Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter - 165ft - Class 1 EDR Wireless Dongle
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The USB to Class 1 Mini Bluetooth® Dongle lets you add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB, with support for transfer distances of up to 50m (165ft). Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0 LE +EDR , the USB Bluetooth adapter offers data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps and low power consumption. The adapter is also backward compatible with previous Bluetooth standards (v3.0, 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices.
Features:
- Bluetooth version 4.0 support
- Class 1
- Distances of up to 50m (165ft)
- Backward compatible with previous Bluetooth standards (v3.0, 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1)
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
- Released in 2008
- Specifies max data rates of 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed)
- A January 2013 press release from the USB group reveals plans to update USB 3.0 to 10 Gbit/s to put it on par with Thunderbolt by mid-2013.
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.
Q: I'm unsure what USB adapter or connector I need can you help?
A: Please click on the resource tab to see the USB connector graph. This should help identify the correct cable.
USB Connector Guide | ||
Connector Type | Picture | Common Use |
USB 2.0 A Male | Commonly plugged into the USB port on a computer | |
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 | |
USB 2.0 B Male | Commonly used on a printer external hard drive and other USB Devices | |
USB 2.0 Micro Male | Commonly used on new smartphones and other USB devices | |
USB 2.0 Mini Male | Commonly used on cell phones digital cameras and GPS devices | |
USB 2.0 Mini Female | Commonly used to extend the length of an existing USB mini cable | |
USB 3.0 A Male | Commonly used on USB 3.0 devices | |
USB 3.0 B Male | Commonly used on USB 3.0 printers and other USB devices | |
USB 3.0 Micro | Commonly used on USB 3.0 hubs and other devices |
Features & Specs | ||
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Connector A: | Type of Connector on Side A of the adapter? | USB Type A Male |
Connector B: | Type of Connector on Side B of the adapter? | None |
Form factor | The form factor of this connector? | Straight |
Gender | The gender of this connector? | Male |