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Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 18cm Micro USB to USB A OTG Cable

SKU CH-M1FB-K68XD

An 18 cm Micro USB to USB A OTG cable with USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps, aluminium connectors and plug-and-play support for flash drives, keyboards, mice and card readers

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Connect flash drives, keyboards, controllers to Android via OTG
  • Add USB-A port to USB-C laptop for accessories
  • Transfer files at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
  • Aluminium connector casing resists wear during daily use
  • 18 cm cable fits in a pocket for travel

Mobile storage expansion

This 18 cm Micro USB to USB A OTG cable lets Android phones and tablets with on-the-go support connect flash drives, keyboards, mice, game controllers and card readers. The short 7.1 inch length keeps the link tidy while travelling. Aluminium connector housings resist wear from repeated insertion. Plug and play operation requires no driver installation.

Passive thermal profile

The cable draws power only from the host device and contains no active electronics, so it generates no measurable heat and makes no noise. USB 3.0 signalling runs at up to 5 Gbps, ten times the 2.0 rate, without increasing the thermal load on the phone or laptop. The aluminium shells act as modest passive heatsinks for the connector ends.

Replaces bulky hubs

Users who previously carried a full-size USB hub gain a pocketable single-port alternative for quick file transfers or peripheral attachment. The step up is worthwhile when only one USB A device is needed at a time and portability outweighs multi-port flexibility. It does not suit setups that require simultaneous connections or charging while the OTG link is active.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

How do I install the 18cm Micro USB OTG cable and what step do people often miss?

Plug the Micro USB end into your phone or tablet, then connect a USB A peripheral to the female port; the step people miss is confirming the host device supports OTG before purchase.

What maintenance or replacement will the 18cm Micro USB OTG cable need later?

The aluminum-cased connectors and 18cm cable require no scheduled maintenance; replace the adapter only if the Micro USB plug or USB A port becomes physically damaged or loose.

What limit appears first during sustained file transfers with the 5Gbps USB 3.0 OTG adapter?

The 5Gbps USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput, so large batches of files will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the 18cm cable length or connector durability becomes a factor.

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