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Small black USB-C male to USB-A female adapter

STARTECH

STARTECH USB31CAADG USB-C to USB-A converter 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps

SKU CH-SJC8-AXN7F MPN USB31CAADG

Connect USB-A peripherals to USB-C hosts at 5Gbps with this compact 24-pin male to 9-pin female adapter

  • First connector1x USB Type-C male
  • Second connector1x USB 3.0 female
  • Product typeUSB-C to USB-A
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresConnect your USB Type-A device to a USB Type-C laptop or tab
  • Product weight0.3 oz
  • Connect USB-A peripherals to USB-C ports
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 delivers 5 Gbps data speed
  • 24-pin USB-C male to 9-pin USB-A female
  • Nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion
  • RoHS certified and backed by 2-year warranty

USB-C male to USB-A female adapter

This adapter converts a USB Type-C port into a standard USB Type-A socket. It lets you connect legacy USB 3.0 or 2.0 peripherals to newer laptops and tablets that only provide Type-C connectors. The unit is supplied new in black with nickel-plated contacts and a two-year manufacturer warranty.

Users with Type-C hosts needing Type-A access

The adapter suits anyone plugging a flash drive, mouse, keyboard or other Type-A device into a USB-C laptop such as a MacBook, Chromebook Pixel or Dell Latitude 11 5000 2-in-1. It does not add ports, so builders who need multiple simultaneous connections should look at a hub or dock instead.

5 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 signalling rate

The link operates at up to 5 Gbps, matching the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification cited in the data. That bandwidth determines whether high-speed storage or video devices can run at their rated throughput when attached through this single adapter.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB31CAADG
Product typeUSB-C to USB-A
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connector1x USB Type-C male
Second connector1x USB 3.0 female
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Product weight0.3 oz
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size89 × 67 × 22 mm
In the box
In the box1 - USB-C to USB-A Adapter - M/F - USB 3.0

Questions about this item

What USB-A device can I plug into the 9-pin female port on this adapter?

Any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type-A peripheral — flash drive, mouse, keyboard, external drive — fits the 9-pin female connector and will operate at up to 5 Gbps when the host port supports USB 3.1 Gen 1.

Will this adapter work with a USB 2.0 Type-A flash drive on a USB-C laptop?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible; a USB 2.0 device connects to the 9-pin female port and communicates at USB 2.0 speeds through the USB-C male plug.

How can I verify the link is running at 5 Gbps after connecting?

Check the host operating system's device manager or system report — it should list the connection as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or SuperSpeed, confirming the 5 Gbps link.

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