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Black USB-A male to USB-C female adapter, compact rectangular body

Kensington

Kensington K33478WW USB-A to USB-C M/F Adapter usb converter

SKU CH-WAAQ-F5SHR MPN K33478WW

Connects USB-C accessories to a USB-A port with up to 10Gbps data transfer and 5V/0.9A charging

  • Connect USB-C accessories to legacy USB-A ports
  • Up to 10 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • Plug-and-play with no drivers or downloads required
  • Delivers 5 V / .9 A power to attached devices
  • Backed by a 2-year limited warranty

Adapter for USB-C Accessories

The Kensington K33478WW adapter lets you connect USB-C devices such as phones, headsets or hard drives to a USB-A port on a laptop, docking station or charger. It supports up to 10Gbps data transfer and provides up to .9A charging current. No drivers are required for operation.

Check Your USB-A Port

Verify that the host device has a standard USB-A female port available for the adapter's male connector. The adapter delivers up to .9A at 5V, so confirm this power level meets the needs of the USB-C accessory you plan to attach.

For Users Adding USB-C Connectivity

This adapter suits anyone who needs to plug USB-C peripherals into legacy USB-A ports without installing software. It is not intended for buyers who require higher charging currents or multiple simultaneous connections from a single port.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size76 × 76 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

What does the K33478WW adapter include and is anything else needed to use it?

The K33478WW is a single USB-A male to USB-C female adapter. No cables, drivers or extra accessories are supplied or required; plug it into any USB-A port and connect your USB-C device directly.

The title mentions model CA1020 and part K33478WW — are they different versions?

They refer to the same physical adapter. CA1020 is the manufacturer model name and K33478WW is the orderable part number; there are no separate capacity or feature variants to choose between.

What does the 10 Gbps headline speed mean when I plug a USB-C drive into my laptop's USB-A port?

The adapter supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer, so a USB-C drive will run at its full USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed provided the host USB-A port also supports 10 Gbps; otherwise the link falls back to the port's lower rate.

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