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Short USB-C to USB-A female adapter cable, 8 inches

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Vszerda 8 USB-C to USB 3.0 Type A OTG Adapter 8 inches

SKU CH-HSBZ-KJEHR

An 8-inch USB 3.1 Type-C to USB-A female adapter enabling OTG connections for flash drives, keyboards and printers at 5 Gbps

  • 5 Gbps data transfer with USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • OTG support connects flash drives to USB-C phones
  • Adds USB-A port to MacBook 2016 and 2017
  • Thunderbolt 3 compatible for expanded connectivity
  • 8-inch cable length for portable use

USB-C to USB-A adapter for mobile and laptop users

This adapter converts a USB-C port into a USB 3.0 Type-A female socket, enabling connection of flash drives, card readers, keyboards and printers. It supports USB On-The-Go so compatible smartphones and tablets can act as hosts for peripherals. The short 8 inch cable keeps the setup compact for travel or desk use.

Passive design runs cool and draws minimal power

With no active electronics beyond the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, the adapter adds negligible heat and operates silently. It relies entirely on the host device for power, so there is no separate supply or fan to manage. Data moves at up to 5 Gbps when both ends support the standard.

Fits tight ports and frees up hub space

The compact form factor plugs directly into a USB-C port without blocking adjacent sockets on most laptops and phones. It provides a single legacy Type-A connection, removing the need for a bulky multi-port hub when only one traditional USB device is required. Thunderbolt 3 compatible hosts accept it without extra drivers.

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Questions about this item

How do I plug this adapter into my MacBook 2016 so the OTG function actually works?

Insert the USB-C connector fully into the MacBook 2016 port with the USB 3.1 logo facing up; the USB-A female end then accepts a flash drive or keyboard and the OTG handshake starts automatically.

Will the USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps rating degrade over time and require a replacement?

The adapter has no moving parts or firmware; the 5Gbps link stays stable unless the USB-C plug or the USB-A socket suffers physical wear from repeated insertions.

What is the first bottleneck when I copy large video files continuously through this 8-inch cable?

Sustained transfers hit the USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps ceiling before the short cable introduces any signal loss, so the bus bandwidth is the limiting factor.

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