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Thin flat USB 2.0 ribbon cable, male to male, 0.5 m

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 0.5M USB 2.0 Flat Ribbon Flex Cable Male to Male

SKU CH-5N85-FQ7V4

A .5 m flat ribbon flex cable extends USB 2.0 connections at 480 Mbps for tight-space installs

  • Ultra-thin flat ribbon bends through narrow gaps
  • USB 2.0 delivers 480 Mbps data and 5 V charging
  • Male-to-male extends embedded or panel-mount connections
  • .5 m length keeps short runs tidy
  • Compatible with cameras, GPS, drives, laptops and USB gadgets

Flat Ribbon USB 2.0 Extension

This 0.5 metre male-to-male flat ribbon cable extends USB connections in tight spaces. Its ultra-thin flexible design routes easily through narrow gaps in embedded devices or panel-mount setups. The cable suits cameras, GPS units, external hard drives, laptops and other USB-enabled gadgets for home, office or industrial use.

Sustained Data and Charging Behaviour

Built to the USB 2.0 standard, the cable maintains steady 480 Mbps data transfer and reliable 5 V charging over the full length. The flat ribbon construction resists tangling and keeps signal integrity stable during continuous operation. It avoids the clutter and stress points common with round cables in confined installations.

0.5 Metre Length Constraint

The fixed 0.5 metre length balances a tidy short-distance link with enough reach for compact enclosures. Builders needing a longer run or a right-angle connector must choose a different cable. This part is not for installations where the USB ports sit farther apart than half a metre.

Highlights

  • Ultra-thin flat ribbon bends through narrow gaps
  • USB 2.0 delivers 480 Mbps data and 5 V charging
  • Male-to-male extends embedded or panel-mount connections
  • .5 m length keeps short runs tidy
  • Compatible with cameras, GPS, drives, laptops and USB gadgets

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the flat ribbon design of the SMUGDESK 0.5M USB 2.0 cable help with heat dissipation when running data transfers all day?

The ultra-thin flat ribbon construction allows the cable to lie flat against surfaces, improving airflow around the conductors compared to round cables and helping it stay cool during continuous 480 Mbps transfers.

What type of USB ports must my devices already have to use this male-to-male extension cable?

Both devices need a standard USB Type-A female port, as the cable terminates in two USB 2.0 Type-A male plugs for extending connections between a host and a peripheral.

Will this USB 2.0 flat flex cable work reliably with an older external hard drive that only supports USB 1.1 speeds?

Yes, the USB 2.0 interface is backward compatible, so the drive will operate at its native 1.1 speed while the cable maintains a stable 5 V power connection.

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