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Small black USB adapter with 9-pin header and Type-E port

No Sew

No Sew USB 2.0 9Pin to USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-E Adapter

SKU CH-ZKK0-3V1G1

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into a front-panel Type-E USB-C port with plug-and-play operation

  • Cable lengthInches
  • Adapter typeUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
  • Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB
  • First connectorUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
  • Second connectorUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
  • Product typeUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
  • Adds a front-panel USB-C port using an existing 9-pin header
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no drivers or extra cables
  • Converts a USB 2.0 header to a 20-pin Type-E Key-A connector
  • Data runs at USB 2.0 speeds matching the motherboard header rate
  • Lightweight 12-gram adapter fits tight case spaces

Adapter purpose and fit

This No Sew adapter converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into a 20-pin Type-E Key-A connector, adding a front-panel USB-C port without drivers or extra cables. It plugs directly into the existing header and works immediately on any board that exposes the standard 9-pin layout.

Who should use it and who should not

Builders who want a Type-C front-panel port but only have a USB 2.0 header available will find this a simple plug-and-play solution. Anyone expecting USB 3.2 Gen 1 throughput from the new port should look elsewhere, because the link remains at the 2.0 rate of the source header.

Deciding specification

The adapter presents a 20-pin Type-E Key-A header while the electrical interface stays at USB 2.0 speed; the connector shape does not upgrade the signalling rate. Verify that your motherboard supplies a standard 9-pin USB 2.0 header before ordering.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBejavr
Model name9Pin USB 2.0
Part number9 Pin USB 2.0
Product typeUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
Product colorBlack
Adapter typeUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB
First connectorUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
Second connectorUSB 9Pin to Type C/E
Size & build
Cable lengthInches
Product weight12 g

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the adapter is running at USB 2.0 speed after plugging it into the motherboard 9-pin header?

The Type-E port is limited to USB 2.0 transfer rates, matching the motherboard 9-pin header, so connected devices will enumerate at USB 2.0 speeds in the operating system.

What comes in the box and do I need any extra cables or brackets?

The adapter itself is supplied; it plugs directly into the 9-pin header and provides a 20-pin Type-E Key-A connector, so no extra cables or brackets are required.

Should I choose the 9-pin to Type-E version or a different header style for my front-panel USB-C port?

This model converts a USB 2.0 9-pin header to a 20-pin Type-E Key-A port, which is the standard front-panel USB-C header on current motherboards.

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