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Short blue USB 3.0 cable with A and B male connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SAB1 USB 3.0 cable A to B male male 1 ft blue

SKU CH-RR4N-CDMXM MPN USB3SAB1

A 1 ft USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B male cable with shielded twisted-pair construction for 5 Gbit/s data transfer and backward compatibility with USB 2.0

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB B
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 A Male Connector B: 1–9 pin USB
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 3.0

Cable Length 1 Feet

  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbit/s transfer with USB 3.0 host and device
  • Shielded twisted-pair construction blocks electromagnetic interference for reliable data
  • Nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion and maintain signal quality
  • 28 AWG PVC jacket with foil-and-braid shielding adds durability
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps

Purpose and compatibility

The StarTech.com USB3SAB1 is a 1-foot SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable with a Type-A male connector on one end and a Type-B male connector on the other. It links a USB 3.0 host to peripherals such as external storage enclosures, hubs, or printers that use the Type-B port. The blue PVC jacket identifies the 5 Gbit/s rating at a glance.

Sustained transfer behaviour

Shielded Twisted Pair construction with aluminium-Mylar foil and braid suppresses electro-magnetic interference during long copy operations. Nickel-plated contacts resist oxidation that can degrade throughput over time. The 28 AWG conductors maintain the 5 Gbit/s signal across the short run without the voltage drop seen on thinner, longer leads.

USB 3.0 practical limits

The cable delivers up to 5 Gbit/s when both host and device support USB 3.0; it falls back to 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 ports. Length is fixed at 1 foot, so it suits desktop arrangements but cannot bridge wider gaps. No active repeater is present, so extending the link requires a powered hub or a separate active cable.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB3SAB1
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlue
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB B
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 A Male
Connector B: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 B Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size202 × 137 × 17 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 1 ft STARTECH USB3SAB1 cable generate noticeable heat when transferring data at 5 Gbit/s for long periods?

The cable uses 28 AWG conductors with foil-and-braid shielding, so resistive heating stays negligible even during sustained 5 Gbit/s transfers.

What ports must my computer and peripheral already have to use this USB 3.0 A-to-B male-to-male cable?

You need a USB 3.0 Standard-A receptacle on the host and a USB 3.0 Standard-B receptacle on the device; the cable plugs directly into both.

Will this blue 1 ft USB 3.0 cable work reliably with my older USB 2.0 external hard drive enclosure?

Yes — the cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so it will operate at 480 Mbps when connected to USB 2.0 ports on either end.

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