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Blue USB 3.0 Type A male to male cable 1.64ft with gold connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 A to A Male Cable 1.64ft

SKU CH-NHGE-97HRZ

A 1.64 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable transfers data at up to 5 Gbps for hard-drive enclosures, laptop coolers and other peripherals

  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed — 10× faster than USB 2.0
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
  • Plug-and-play with no driver installation required
  • Gold-plated connectors and foil-and-braid shielding for signal clarity
  • 64 ft length suited for desktop peripherals

USB 3.0 Male-to-Male Type-A Cable

This cable links a USB 3.0 Type-A peripheral to a computer for fast file transfer. It works with hard-drive enclosures, DVD players, laptop coolers, monitors, cameras and similar devices that use a standard Type-A port. The connection is plug-and-play with no driver installation required. It is not suitable for users who need to connect two computers directly.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The passive cable draws power only from the host port and generates no audible noise during operation. Gold-plated connectors and foil-plus-braid shielding maintain signal clarity without active cooling. A 10,000-cycle bending test indicates the assembly tolerates repeated flexing in normal desktop use. No external power adapter is needed for any supported peripheral.

Bundled Accessories and Software

No software, drivers or additional accessories are included in the package. The gold-plated contacts and bare copper conductors are built into the cable itself to reduce interference and ensure error-free transmission. Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports allows the same cord to serve legacy devices without extra adapters. The 1.64ft length is fixed and cannot be extended by the supplied components.

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the USB 3.0 A to A male cable and what is the common mistake to avoid?

Plug each Type A end into a USB 3.0 port on the computer and the peripheral such as a hard drive enclosure or DVD player; the cable is plug-and-play with no driver required. The common mistake is trying to connect two computers directly, which this cable does not support.

What maintenance or replacement will the SMUGDESK USB 3.0 cable need later?

The cable is rated for over 10,000 bending cycles with gold-plated connectors and foil and braid shielding, so no routine maintenance is needed; replace it only if physical damage or connector wear eventually affects the 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfer.

What limit appears first during sustained high-speed transfers with this 1.64ft cable?

The practical limit is the USB 3.0 specification maximum of 5 Gbps SuperSpeed throughput; the 1.64ft length and shielding are designed to maintain that rate, so the interface ceiling is reached before any cable-induced signal loss.

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