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Short space-gray OTG adapter cable, USB-A female to USB-C male

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No Sew USB-A Female to USB-C Male OTG Adapter Cable 10Gbps 5-Inch Space Gray

SKU CH-Y8YC-1SB11

Connects USB-A peripherals to USB-C devices at 10Gbps with a 5-inch tangle-free cable

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Connector count28
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Apple compatibilityApple iPhone 17, iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Series, iPhone Air;
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorSpace Gray
  • 10 Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Connects USB-A drives to USB-C devices via OTG
  • 5-inch tangle-free cable with flexible printed circuit
  • Space Grey finish matches Apple MacBook and iPhone
  • Works with Thunderbolt 5, 4 and 3 ports

OTG Adapter for USB-A Peripherals

This 5-inch cable converts a USB-C port into a USB-A female socket, letting photographers and mobile workers attach flash drives, card readers or keyboards directly to recent iPhone, iPad and MacBook models. It is built for USB On-The-Go data transfer and is not intended for charging or video output. The Space Gray finish matches current Apple devices.

Step Up from 5 Gbps Cables

USB 3.2 Gen 2 doubles the theoretical bandwidth to 10 Gbps, so large photo and video libraries move in seconds rather than minutes. The jump matters when you regularly offload multi-gigabyte files from USB-A SSDs or hubs to a USB-C host. Buyers who only need occasional low-speed syncing or who require power delivery should look elsewhere.

Plug-and-Play With FPC Durability

Flexible printed-circuit construction and automated soldering reduce strain at the joints, while a tire-grade outer skin resists abrasion in a bag. Simply insert the USB-C male end into the host and connect the USB-A device; no drivers are needed. The ultra-short length avoids blocking adjacent ports, but devices must support OTG for the link to enumerate.

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Price $24.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAfterplug
Product typeUSB
Product colorSpace Gray
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector count28
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityApple iPhone 17, iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Series, iPhone Air; MacBook Pro 14 in and 16 in, MacBook Air 13 in and 15 in, MacBook Neo; USB-C iPad

Questions about this item

What USB-C port spacing does the 5-inch Space Gray adapter require so it won't block the neighbouring port?

The ultra-short 5-inch length and compact FPC construction keep the adapter close to the device, leaving adjacent USB-C ports free on MacBook Pro 14/16 inch, MacBook Air 13/15 inch and 2026 MacBook Neo.

Which step do users often miss when connecting a USB-A SSD to an iPhone 15 or 16 series via this OTG cable?

The iPhone must support USB On-The-Go; once confirmed, simply plug the USB-C male end into the phone and the USB-A drive into the female port — no driver installation is required.

When should the tire-grade outer skin be inspected or the cable replaced?

Check the premium tire-grade jacket for cuts or abrasion after heavy travel use; replace the cable if the flexible printed circuit shows any exposed conductors or intermittent 10Gbps data transfer.

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