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Black USB-A male to USB-C female adapter, compact rectangular body

Kensington

Kensington K33478WW USB-A to USB-C M/F Adapter usb converter

SKU CH-WAAQ-F5SHR MPN K33478WW

Connects USB-C accessories to a USB-A port with up to 10Gbps data transfer and 5V/0.9A charging

  • Connect USB-C accessories to legacy USB-A ports
  • Up to 10 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • Plug-and-play with no drivers or downloads required
  • Delivers 5 V / .9 A power to attached devices
  • Backed by a 2-year limited warranty

Adapter for USB-C Accessories

The Kensington K33478WW adapter lets you connect USB-C devices such as phones, headsets or hard drives to a USB-A port on a laptop, docking station or charger. It supports up to 10Gbps data transfer and provides up to .9A charging current. No drivers are required for operation.

Check Your USB-A Port

Verify that the host device has a standard USB-A female port available for the adapter's male connector. The adapter delivers up to .9A at 5V, so confirm this power level meets the needs of the USB-C accessory you plan to attach.

For Users Adding USB-C Connectivity

This adapter suits anyone who needs to plug USB-C peripherals into legacy USB-A ports without installing software. It is not intended for buyers who require higher charging currents or multiple simultaneous connections from a single port.

Highlights

  • Connect USB-C accessories to legacy USB-A ports
  • Up to 10 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • Plug-and-play with no drivers or downloads required
  • Delivers 5 V / .9 A power to attached devices
  • Backed by a 2-year limited warranty

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the K33478WW adapter include and is anything else needed to use it?

The K33478WW is a single USB-A male to USB-C female adapter. No cables, drivers or extra accessories are supplied or required; plug it into any USB-A port and connect your USB-C device directly.

The title mentions model CA1020 and part K33478WW — are they different versions?

They refer to the same physical adapter. CA1020 is the manufacturer model name and K33478WW is the orderable part number; there are no separate capacity or feature variants to choose between.

What does the 10 Gbps headline speed mean when I plug a USB-C drive into my laptop's USB-A port?

The adapter supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer, so a USB-C drive will run at its full USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed provided the host USB-A port also supports 10 Gbps; otherwise the link falls back to the port's lower rate.

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