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SMUGDESK 30cm 180° U-Shape USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Female Extension Cable
A 30 cm USB 3.1 Type-C male-to-female extension cable with a 180° U-shaped back-angled connector for low-profile rear mounting in tight spaces
- Low-profile rear connection fits tight spaces with 180° U-shape design
- Fast data sync for storage and video via USB 3.1
- Extends USB-C ports without blocking adjacent interfaces
- Neat short-range wiring with compact 30cm length
- Works with smartphones, laptops, tablets and USB-C electronics
Tight-Space USB-C Extension
This 30 cm cable adds a female USB-C port to any male USB-C socket while the 180° U-shape bends the connection straight back. The low-profile angle keeps the plug flush against the device so it fits behind monitors, inside enclosures or against walls where a straight connector would collide with surfaces or adjacent ports. It is suited to embedded boards, desktop docks, laptops and phones that need a rear-facing port without increasing depth.
Thermals Noise and Power Draw
Passive copper conductors carry USB 3.1 signals and power without active circuitry, so the cable generates no audible noise and adds negligible heat during normal data or charging use. Voltage drop over the 30 cm length stays within specification for typical peripheral loads, and the short run limits resistive loss compared with longer extensions. No fan, driver or firmware is involved, making thermal behaviour predictable in enclosed installations.
Build Quality and Daily Implications
The moulded U-shaped strain relief protects the solder joints where the cable enters the angled plugs, reducing fatigue from repeated insertion or vibration in mobile gear. Male-to-female gender lets the cable act as a port saver, absorbing wear that would otherwise fall on the host socket. Because the connector faces rearward, adjacent USB-A, HDMI or audio jacks remain unobstructed, and the short tail avoids cable loops that snag on drawer slides or rack rails.
Highlights
- Low-profile rear connection fits tight spaces with 180° U-shape design
- Fast data sync for storage and video via USB 3.1
- Extends USB-C ports without blocking adjacent interfaces
- Neat short-range wiring with compact 30cm length
- Works with smartphones, laptops, tablets and USB-C electronics
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the 180° U-shaped USB 3.1 Type-C male connector without blocking adjacent ports?
Align the male plug with the host port so the cable loops back 180 degrees along the device edge; the low-profile U-shape keeps the female end clear of neighbouring interfaces.
What maintenance or replacement will the 30 cm USB 3.1 extension cable need over time?
Inspect the U-bend for strain hardening and check the Type-C contacts for debris; replace the cable if the spring-loaded latch no longer clicks or if data drops to USB 2.0 speeds.
What limit appears first when the 180° U-shaped cable runs sustained high-speed transfers?
The tight 180-degree bend radius concentrates flex stress, so conductor fatigue at the U-joint typically shows up before the USB 3.1 signal budget is exhausted.
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