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Black 15 ft USB 2.0 cable with gold-plated A and B male connectors

Monoprice 5436 USB 2.0 A Male to B Male 15 ft Gold Plated Cable

SKU CH-05PE-11WXE

Connects USB-A and USB-B devices over 15 ft with gold-plated connectors for 480 Mbps data transfer

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUsb-a to Usb-b
  • Cable length15 ft (4.57 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsUsb-a to Usb-b
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • 15 ft reach connects distant printers without signal loss
  • USB 2.0 specification delivers 480 megabits per second data transfer
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for lasting conductivity
  • 28/24 AWG heavy-gauge wires support reliable power and data delivery
  • Male-to-male Type-A to Type-B fits standard printer ports

Monoprice 5436 USB 2.0 Printer Cable

This fifteen-foot cable connects a USB-A host to a USB-B device such as a printer or scanner. It supports the USB 2.0 standard with a maximum data rate of four hundred and eighty megabits per second. The male-to-male design suits standard peripheral ports on desktop and laptop computers. It is intended for users who need a reliable wired link at a moderate distance.

Gold-Plated Connectors and Heavy-Gauge Wire

Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion to maintain signal integrity over time. The cable uses a twenty-eight and twenty-four AWG construction for durable power and data conductors. As a passive copper cable it draws no external power and produces no audible noise during operation. The black PVC jacket protects the internal wiring from everyday wear.

Replaces Shorter or Worn USB-A-to-B Leads

This length suits setups where the peripheral sits farther from the host than standard cables allow. It upgrades from thinner or damaged leads that cause intermittent connections or slower transfer speeds. The jump is worth it when the extra reach eliminates the need for hubs or repositioning hardware. Buyers who need USB 3.0 speeds or USB-C connectors should select a different cable.

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Price $17.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name5436
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUsb-a to Usb-b
Connector count2
Connector detailsUsb-a to Usb-b
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Cable length15 ft (4.57 m)
Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
Build detailsGold
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityPrinter

Questions about this item

How do I install the 15 ft USB 2.0 A Male to B Male cable and what step do people often get wrong?

Connect the Type-A plug to the host port and the Type-B plug to the device port; the common mistake is forcing the Type-B connector upside down because its square shape only fits one way.

What maintenance or replacement will the 28/24AWG gold-plated cable need later?

The gold-plated connectors resist corrosion so no routine maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the jacket is damaged or the plugs become loose after repeated insertions.

What limit appears first when the 480 megabits per second cable runs under sustained use?

The USB 2.0 specification caps throughput at 480 megabits per second, so sustained transfers will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the 28/24AWG conductors reach any thermal limit.

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