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Compact USB-C male to USB-A female adapter with durable metal housing

STARTECH

STARTECH USB31CAADGCP usb converter USB-C male to USB-A female 5Gbps 3A Thunderbolt compatible

SKU CH-4SHS-XDREF MPN USB31CAADGCP

A compact adapter that connects USB-A devices to USB-C ports at 5Gbps with up to 3A power output and Thunderbolt compatibility

  • Connect USB-A peripherals to USB-C ports
  • Slim profile avoids blocking neighbouring ports
  • Durable aluminium-alloy housing withstands daily use
  • Supports up to 5V/3A charging from USB-A power sources

StarTech USB-C to USB-A adapter

This compact adapter connects a USB-A peripheral to a USB-C or Thunderbolt host port. It supports USB 3.2 data transfer at 5 Gbps and delivers up to 5 V / 3 A charging current from a standard USB-A charger. The slim profile prevents blocking neighbouring ports on tight laptop layouts.

Aluminium housing and Thunderbolt compatibility

The durable aluminium alloy housing shields the connector from daily wear while maintaining signal integrity. Thunderbolt compatibility lets the adapter function on Thunderbolt 3 or 4 ports without reducing bandwidth for attached USB-A devices. Note that USB-C video output and Power Delivery negotiation are not supported by this converter.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size229 × 173 × 69 mm

Questions about this item

Will the aluminium housing or USB-A port need replacement after heavy daily use?

The aluminium alloy housing is built for durability and the USB-A female port is rated for standard insertion cycles; no user-serviceable parts are inside, so the adapter itself is the only item that would ever need replacing.

Does the 5 Gbps USB 3.2 link or the 3 A power path hit its limit first during sustained transfers?

The USB 3.2 interface caps sustained throughput at 5 Gbps, while the 3 A rating only governs available current from a compatible charger; bandwidth saturates before the power path does.

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