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Black USB-C to USB-A data transfer cable, two male connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USBC3LINK USB C to USB A Data Transfer Cable USB 3.0 5 Gbps

SKU CH-087V-PQQ6P MPN USBC3LINK

Transfers files between USB-C and USB-A computers at up to 5 Gbps with included PCLinq software

  • Rated speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB C to USB A
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male Connector B
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Apple compatibilityUSB-C port

Style USB-C

  • Transfer files at up to 5 Gbps over USB 3.0
  • Connect USB-C laptops to USB-A computers with male-to-male connectors
  • Migrate data between Windows and Mac using built-in PCLinq software
  • Works with Windows 7 through 10 and Mac OS 10.8 to 10.13
  • Uses OTi 7300 chipset for reliable direct computer-to-computer transfers

Direct computer-to-computer transfer

This cable links two machines through a USB Type-C port on one side and a USB Type-A port on the other. It moves files at up to 5 Gbps without an external drive or network share. The OTi 7300 chipset handles the connection and stores the PCLinq software on the cable itself so no separate download is required. Windows Easy Transfer is also supported for migration tasks.

Passive cable thermals and power

The assembly draws bus power only and adds no active cooling or fan noise. Under normal file-copy loads the connectors and jacket stay at ambient temperature because the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 signalling stays within standard current limits. There is no separate power adapter to manage and no audible coil whine from the cable electronics.

OS-dependent software requirement

PCLinq must run on both hosts for the link to function on Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS 10.8 through 10.13. Windows 7 and 8 can use the built-in Windows Easy Transfer path instead. If either computer runs an unsupported operating system the cable will not establish a data connection.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSBC3LINK
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to USB A
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Connector B: 1 x USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size170 × 142 × 30 mm
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityUSB-C port

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Questions about this item

How do you install the USBC3LINK and what step is often missed?

Connect the USB-A end to the source computer and the USB-C end to the target, then launch the PCLinq software that is stored on the cable itself; skipping this software launch is the step most people miss.

What component of the USBC3LINK may need replacement after long-term use?

The cable assembly itself is the only replaceable part; the OTi 7300 chipset and both male connectors are moulded into the cable, so any wear or damage means replacing the whole cable.

What transfer-rate ceiling appears first during a sustained migration with the USBC3LINK?

The USB 3.0 link caps throughput at 5 Gbps, so that interface limit is reached before any other constraint during a long file transfer.

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