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Gold-plated USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-male cable, 3 ft, molded strain relief, braided shielding

Jelly Tang USB 3.0 Male to Male Cable 3 ft Gold-plated

SKU CH-F9Z7-6ZZ5S

Connects USB 3.0 Type-A peripherals to a computer at up to 5 Gbps with gold-plated connectors and strain-relief moulding

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Connector count9
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer for fast file moves
  • Gold-plated connectors and shielding for reliable data integrity
  • 3 ft length fits desktop and portable setups
  • Plug-and-play with no driver needed for quick use
  • Connects USB 3.0 peripherals to computers for speedy transfer

USB 3.0 Male-to-Male Cable

This USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable connects peripherals such as hard drive enclosures, printers or laptop coolers to a computer. It supports SuperSpeed data transfer at up to 5 Gbps and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. No driver installation is required for plug-and-play operation. The 3 ft length suits desktop setups where devices sit close to the host.

Replaces USB 2.0 links for faster file moves

Upgrading from a USB 2.0 cable is worthwhile when you regularly move large backups or media libraries to external storage and need the 10x throughput increase to 5 Gbps. The gain is only realised if both the host port and the peripheral support USB 3.0; otherwise the connection falls back to 2.0 speeds. This cable does not add charging or video capability to any device.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 Type A interface

The cable cannot transfer data directly between two computers and carries no video signal. It also provides no power delivery, so bus-powered drives must draw current from the host port alone. Maximum length is fixed at 3 ft; longer runs would require an active repeater or hub. Gold-plated connectors and foil-and-braid shielding protect signal integrity at the rated speed.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameJelly Tang
Product typeUSB
Product colorGold-plated
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type A
Connector count9
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Build detailsGold
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityLaptop

Questions about this item

What physical clearance does the 3 ft cable need for a USB Type A male-to-male connection?

The cable measures 3 ft end-to-end with molded strain-relief connectors on each USB Type A male plug, so allow at least that length plus a small bend radius behind each port.

How do you install the cable and what step is often missed?

Plug each male Type A connector into a USB 3.0 or 2.0 Type A port; no driver is required, but remember the cable cannot link two computers directly.

What maintenance or replacement should be expected later?

Gold-plated contacts and foil-and-braid shielding resist corrosion, so only replace the cable if the TPE jacket or strain relief shows physical wear.

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