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STARTECH

STARTECH USB2CMB2M USB-C to Mini-USB cable 2m

SKU CH-0ZM8-K85HB MPN USB2CMB2M

Connects USB 2.0 Mini-B devices to USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports at 480 Mbit/s over a 2 m cable with nickel-plated connectors and foil-and-braid shielding

  • Rated speedUSB 2.0–480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB-C to Mini-USB
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 Male Connector
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Cable shieldingAluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
  • Connect Mini-USB devices to USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 computers
  • 2 metre cable length gives flexible placement for peripherals
  • USB 2.0 rated at 480 Mbit/s for reliable data transfer
  • Nickel-plated connectors and foil-braid shielding resist corrosion and interference
  • Male-to-male design plugs directly into device and host ports

Connect legacy Mini-USB gear to USB-C

This 2 m cable links USB 2.0 Mini-B devices such as cameras or GPS units to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Nickel-plated connectors and an aluminium-Mylar foil with braid shield protect the signal. The PVC jacket resists everyday wear while carrying data at 480 Mbit/s.

Passive cable runs cool and silent

No active electronics means zero heat and no fan noise during transfers or charging. Power draw stays within standard USB 2.0 limits so the host port supplies everything needed. The 24-pin USB-C plug and 5-pin Mini-B plug both use male terminals for a direct male-to-male connection.

Replaces ageing Mini-B to USB-A leads

Swap an old USB-A cable for this one when your computer only offers USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. The upgrade is worthwhile if you still rely on Mini-B peripherals and want a single modern cable. It does not serve devices that need USB 3.x speeds or USB Power Delivery.

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Price $25.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB2CMB2M
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedUSB 2.0–480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB-C to Mini-USB
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 Male
Connector B: 1 x USB Mini-B (5 pin) Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingAluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size216 × 114 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 24-pin USB-C end into a Thunderbolt 3 port without damaging the connector?

Align the reversible USB-C plug with the port and insert it straight until it clicks; forcing it at an angle can bend the internal pins.

Will the nickel-plated connectors or PVC jacket need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The nickel plating resists corrosion and the PVC jacket is durable; no scheduled maintenance is required under normal indoor use.

At what point does the 480 Mbit/s USB 2.0 limit become the bottleneck during long transfers?

Sustained reads or writes above roughly 48 MB/s will hit the USB 2.0 ceiling, so large video offloads from a camera will run at that maximum rate.

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