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Three black USB-A to USB-B 3.0 cables, each half a metre long

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 134878 USB-A to USB-B 3.0 Cable .5 m Black 3 Pack

SKU CH-TFAR-FS9N9

Three 0.5 m USB-A to USB-B 3.0 cables for connecting printers, scanners or external drives

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeCable
  • Key featuresUSB-A to USB-B 3.0 Cable
  • USB 3.0 speed for fast data transfers
  • .5 metre length keeps workspaces tidy
  • USB-A to USB-B fits printers and scanners
  • Three cables in one pack for spare connections
  • Select Series build for reliable daily use

USB-A to USB-B 3.0 cable set

This three-pack supplies 0.5-metre cables that connect USB-A hosts to USB-B 3.0 peripherals. The short length keeps desk runs tidy for printers, scanners, external drives and docking stations. Buyers needing longer reach between devices should choose a different length.

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface

Each cable carries the USB 3.0 specification for 5 Gbit/s signalling between Type-A and Type-B connectors. The standard decides whether the link will operate at SuperSpeed rather than High-Speed. No other protocol or revision is supported by these connectors.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The copper conductors maintain the rated 5 Gbit/s rate across the full half-metre run during extended file moves. Signal integrity does not degrade with continuous throughput the way longer passive cables can. Heavy bulk transfers therefore finish at the interface ceiling.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name134878
Product typeCable
Ports & slots
Connector count2

Questions about this item

What does the 3.0 rating mean when the cable is plugged into a real machine?

The 3.0 rating indicates the cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps when connected between compatible USB-A and USB-B 3.0 ports.

Which USB standard does the cable use and what does it limit in practice?

It uses the USB 3.0 standard with USB-A and USB-B connectors, limiting the connection to USB 3.0 speeds and the physical USB-B 3.0 port shape.

What length and connector combination does the 0.5 m cable need to fit my device?

Each cable is 0.5 metres long with a USB-A plug on one end and a USB-B 3.0 plug on the other, so it fits standard USB-A host ports and USB-B 3.0 device ports.

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