USB 3.1 Generation 1 Type C Male/Male
The SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Generation 1 standard is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and provides transfer speeds of up to 5GB per second when connected to compatible USB 3.1 devices. Transfer speed is optimized by providing multiple lanes to transmit and receive data.
Features:
- Length: 3 Foot
- Reversible
- Connector 1: USB 3.1 Generation 1 Type C Male
- Connector 2: USB 3.1 Generation 1 Type C Male
- Transfer rates up to 5Gbit/s
- Supports up to 4.5 watts of power
Proposition 65
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RoHS*
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WEEE*
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Q: What’s the difference between the different USB versions?
- USB 1.1
- Released in 1998
- Specifies max data rates of 12 Mbit/s (Full Speed)
- Mostly used on devices such as keyboards mice joysticks printers scanners.
- Still used by some devices that don't need faster data transfer rates.
- USB 2.0
- Released in 2000
- Specifies max data rates of 480 Mbit/s (Hi-Speed)
- Compatible with USB 1.1 but some hardware designed for USB 2.0 may not work with USB 1.1 host controllers.
- USB 3.0 / 3.1 Generation 1
- Released in 2008
- Specifies max data rates of 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed)
- USB 3.1 Generation 2
- Released in 2013
- Specifies max data rates of 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+)
Q: What if I need to extend my current USB cable past the 16 foot distance limit?
A: Because passive USB cables have a distance limitation you would need an active extension cable to help boost the signal coming from the source.
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USB Connector Guide |
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Connector Type |
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Common Use |
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USB 2.0 A Male |
Commonly plugged into the USB port on a computer |
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USB 2.0 A Female |
Commonly used for extending the length of an existing USB cable. USB A Male is able to plug into this connector |
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USB 2.0 B Male |
Commonly used on a printer external hard drive and other USB Devices |
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USB 2.0 Micro Male |
Commonly used on new smartphones and other USB devices |
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USB 2.0 Mini Male |
Commonly used on cell phones digital cameras and GPS devices |
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USB 2.0 Mini Female |
Commonly used to extend the length of an existing USB mini cable |
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USB 3.0 A Male |
Commonly used on USB 3.0 devices |
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USB 3.0 B Male |
Commonly used on USB 3.0 printers and other USB devices |
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USB 3.0 Micro |
Commonly used on USB 3.0 hubs and other devices |
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USB Type C |
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Used on computers, laptops, cell phones, and more. Type C can be USB 2.0 (480MB/s), 3.0 (SuperSpeed 5GB/s), 3.1 Generation 1 (SuperSpeed 5GB/s), or 3.1 Generation 2 (Superspeed+) |
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Features & Specs |
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Connector A: |
Type of Connector on Side A of the adapter? |
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Connector B: |
Type of Connector on Side B of the adapter? |
USB 3.1 Generation 1 Type C Male |
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Form factor |
The form factor of this connector? |
Straight |
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Gender |
The gender of this connector? |
Male-Male |