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Black 18 inch internal USB IDC header cable with two female 5 pin connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USBINT5PIN 1.5 ft Internal 5 pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Cable F/F

SKU CH-P85E-KP440 MPN USBINT5PIN

Connects front-panel or rear USB ports to a motherboard header using a 1.5 ft female-to-female IDC cable with standard USB 2.0 pinout

  • Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • First connector1x IDC 5pin female
  • Second connector1x IDC 5pin female
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • 18 in cable links front-panel USB ports to motherboard header
  • Female-to-female IDC connectors fit standard 5-pin USB 2.0 pin-out
  • 24 AWG wire gauge supports reliable internal signal routing
  • 5 ft length keeps chassis cabling tidy and organised
  • Black jacket simplifies cable identification during builds

Internal 5-pin USB IDC Header Cable

This 1.5 ft internal cable connects front-panel USB ports or rear expansion boards directly to a motherboard header. Both ends use a female IDC 5-pin connector wired to the standard USB 2.0 pin-out and colour assignments. It is suited for builders routing internal USB links inside a chassis.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive 24 AWG wire assembly the cable generates no heat and produces no audible noise. It draws no power of its own and simply carries the signals and current supplied by the motherboard header. Normal use adds no thermal load to the system.

Build quality and daily implications

The black 18 in ribbon uses 24 AWG conductors terminated in two keyed female IDC sockets for a secure press-fit on standard headers. Female-to-female gender means both devices being joined must present male header pins. The fixed 0.5 ft length suits short internal runs but cannot span wide chassis distances.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSBINT5PIN
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connector1x IDC 5pin female
Second connector1x IDC 5pin female
Connector count2
Connector genderFemale to Female
Size & build
Overall length18 in (45.7 cm)
Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size202 × 119 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 18 in IDC 5-pin female ends to my motherboard header without reversing the pin-out?

Align the keyed notch on each IDC 5-pin female connector with the missing pin on the motherboard or expansion-card header, press straight down until the latch clicks, and verify the standard USB 2.0 colour order matches the board silkscreen before powering on.

What upkeep will the 24 AWG ribbon require over time?

Inspect the black 24 AWG ribbon periodically for kinks or cracked insulation, reseat both IDC 5-pin female connectors if front-panel ports become intermittent, and replace the cable if any conductor shows bare copper.

Which constraint appears first when the 0.5 ft link runs at full USB 2.0 speed for long periods?

The USB 2.0 signalling rate limits sustained throughput before the 24 AWG conductors reach any thermal or voltage-drop threshold.

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