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White USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B cable, three feet long

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iMBAPrice USB 3.0 A to Micro B Cable White 3ft

SKU CH-Y1DZ-YR0XF

Supports 5 Gbps data transfer and charging for USB 3.0 Micro-B devices, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer for fast file moves
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Charges and syncs Galaxy S5 and Note 3
  • Works with WD and Seagate external drives
  • RoHS compliant with lifetime manufacturer warranty

What this cable connects

This cable joins a USB 3.0 Type-A port to a Micro-USB 3.0 Type-B port. It handles both charging and data transfer for devices that use the Micro-USB 3.0 interface. Compatible examples include the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3, and several Western Digital and Seagate external hard drives. It is built to the USB 3.0 specification and carries a RoHS compliance mark.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The link runs at the USB 3.0 signalling rate of 5 Gbps and remains backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts. Because the cable is passive and unshielded beyond the standard moulding, throughput will hold at the rated speed for typical file moves but can drop if the host controller or the drive enclosure cannot sustain the bus. No active electronics are present to boost signal integrity over longer runs.

Installation notes and common issues

Simply plug the Type-A end into the host and the Micro-B end into the device; no drivers are required on any modern operating system. The white PVC jacket is 3 ft long, which limits reach to nearby ports. The Micro-B 3.0 connector is wider than the older Micro-B 2.0 plug, so it will not seat in legacy ports. Buyers who need a longer run or a different connector type should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer for fast file moves
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Charges and syncs Galaxy S5 and Note 3
  • Works with WD and Seagate external drives
  • RoHS compliant with lifetime manufacturer warranty

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much power does this cable draw when left connected all day?

It carries only the current the host port supplies — up to 900 mA on USB 3.0 — and adds no active circuitry of its own.

What port must my device already have for this cable to fit?

The device needs a USB 3.0 Micro-B receptacle, the wider connector found on drives such as the WD My Passport Essential or Seagate external hard drives.

Will this cable work with the USB 2.0 ports on my older laptop?

Yes — it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, so it will connect and transfer data at the slower speeds those ports provide.

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