Jelly Tang USB 3.0 Male to Male Cable 3 ft Gold-plated
Connects USB 3.0 Type-A peripherals to a computer at up to 5 Gbps with gold-plated connectors and strain-relief moulding
- TypeUSB
- Connector TypeUSB Type A
- ColorGold-plated
- Cable Length3 ft
- Length3 ft
- Connector Number9
- SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer for fast file moves
- Gold-plated connectors and shielding for reliable data integrity
- 3 ft length fits desktop and portable setups
- Plug-and-play with no driver needed for quick use
- Connects USB 3.0 peripherals to computers for speedy transfer
USB 3.0 Male-to-Male Cable
This USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable connects peripherals such as hard drive enclosures, printers or laptop coolers to a computer. It supports SuperSpeed data transfer at up to 5 Gbps and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. No driver installation is required for plug-and-play operation. The 3 ft length suits desktop setups where devices sit close to the host.
Replaces USB 2.0 links for faster file moves
Upgrading from a USB 2.0 cable is worthwhile when you regularly move large backups or media libraries to external storage and need the 10x throughput increase to 5 Gbps. The gain is only realised if both the host port and the peripheral support USB 3.0; otherwise the connection falls back to 2.0 speeds. This cable does not add charging or video capability to any device.
Practical limits of the USB 3.0 Type A interface
The cable cannot transfer data directly between two computers and carries no video signal. It also provides no power delivery, so bus-powered drives must draw current from the host port alone. Maximum length is fixed at 3 ft; longer runs would require an active repeater or hub. Gold-plated connectors and foil-and-braid shielding protect signal integrity at the rated speed.
Highlights
- SuperSpeed 5 Gbps transfer for fast file moves
- Gold-plated connectors and shielding for reliable data integrity
- 3 ft length fits desktop and portable setups
- Plug-and-play with no driver needed for quick use
- Connects USB 3.0 peripherals to computers for speedy transfer
Specifications
| Brand | Jelly Tang |
|---|---|
| Type | USB |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Color | Gold-plated |
| Cable Length | 3 ft |
| Length | 3 ft |
| Connector Number | 9 |
| Connector Detail | USB Type A |
| Terminal Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Speed | 5 gigabits_per_second |
| Apple Compatible | Laptop |
| Construction | gold |
| Features | High Speed |
Questions about this item
What physical clearance does the 3 ft cable need for a USB Type A male-to-male connection?
The cable measures 3 ft end-to-end with molded strain-relief connectors on each USB Type A male plug, so allow at least that length plus a small bend radius behind each port.
How do you install the cable and what step is often missed?
Plug each male Type A connector into a USB 3.0 or 2.0 Type A port; no driver is required, but remember the cable cannot link two computers directly.
What maintenance or replacement should be expected later?
Gold-plated contacts and foil-and-braid shielding resist corrosion, so only replace the cable if the TPE jacket or strain relief shows physical wear.
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