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Black USB-C to Micro-B cable, 0.5 m, straight nickel connectors, PVC jacket

STARTECH

STARTECH USB31CUB50CM USB 3.1 Type-C to Micro-B cable 0.5m

SKU CH-1Y7B-K89ZJ MPN USB31CUB50CM

Connects USB Micro-B devices to a USB Type-C host at 10 Gbps with a reversible 0.5 m cable

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB C to Micro B
  • Connector count1
  • Connector details1 x USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s) Male to 1 x USB
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Apple compatibilityUSB-C port
  • 10 Gbps data transfers with USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed
  • Reversible USB-C plug inserts either way up
  • Nickel-plated connectors and foil-plus-braid shielding resist interference
  • 50 cm length keeps portable drives close to the host
  • Works with USB 3.0 and 3.1 Micro-B devices on USB-C laptops

Connect USB Micro-B devices to USB Type-C hosts

This cable links a USB 3.1 Micro-B peripheral to a USB Type-C port on a laptop or desktop. The 0.5 m length keeps cable clutter low on a desk or in a bag. It suits users who need a short, direct connection between a portable drive or dock and a modern USB-C computer.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper conductors draw no external power and produce no audible noise. The PVC jacket and foil-plus-braid shielding protect signal integrity without active cooling. Heat generation is negligible during normal data transfer or charging sessions.

10 Gbit/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed

The cable supports 10 Gbit/s transfer rates when both host and device implement USB 3.1 Gen 2. It also works with USB 3.0 equipment at 5 Gbit/s. Buyers whose workflow demands faster throughput or a longer reach should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB31CUB50CM
Product typeUSB 3.1
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to Micro B
Connector count1
Connector details1 x USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s) Male to 1 x USB 3.1 USB Type Micro-B (10 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbit/s) Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Cable shieldingAluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size216 × 123 × 19 mm
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityUSB-C port

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 0.5m USB 3.1 Type-C to Micro-B cable into my laptop and portable drive without forcing the connectors?

Align the reversible USB Type-C plug with the host port and insert either side up; mate the Micro-B 10-pin plug with the device port straight on — both connectors are male and straight, so no angle adapter is needed.

What wear should I watch for on the nickel-plated connectors and PVC jacket after repeated connect-disconnect cycles?

Inspect the nickel plating for abrasion that exposes base metal and check the PVC jacket for cracks near the strain relief; either condition can increase resistance on the 24/30 AWG conductors.

At what point does the aluminium-Mylar foil with braid shielding stop preventing errors during sustained 10 Gbit/s transfers?

The shield maintains signal integrity for the full 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 rate across the 0.5 m length; errors appear first if the host or device controller throttles due to thermal limits, not from the cable itself.

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