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Black braided USB A to B cable, short 8 inch length

USBGear

USBGear USBG-1680 USB A to B Cable 8 inch Black

SKU CH-ZCSK-DQ03A

Connects USB peripherals to a computer using an 8-inch A-to-B cable certified for 480 Mbps transfer rates

  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • ColorBlack
  • Length8 inches
  • Connect any USB device to PC or Mac with this 8-inch A-to-B cable
  • Braided shielding cuts EMI and RFI for cleaner data signals
  • Certified USB 2.0 and backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0
  • 28-gauge signal wires plus 24-gauge power wires maintain full spec performance
  • UL and RoHS certified for safety and environmental compliance

USB A to B Cable 8 inch

This eight-inch USB A to B cable connects printers, scanners or other USB-B peripherals to a PC or Mac. The short length keeps desktop wiring tidy in tight spaces or rack-mounted gear. It is built for new deployments where a compact link is preferred over a long run.

Upgrade from longer or unshielded leads

Replacing a standard two-metre cable with this 8 inch version removes slack that catches on drawers or blocks airflow. The jump is worth it when the device sits right next to the host port and a clean, short run matters more than reach.

Sustained transfer stability

Foil and braid shielding plus 28 gauge twisted-pair signal wires keep the 480 Mbps high-speed link steady during long print jobs or bulk scans. Twenty-four gauge power conductors maintain the USB 2.0 power spec without voltage drop over extended sessions.

Highlights

  • Connect any USB device to PC or Mac with this 8-inch A-to-B cable
  • Braided shielding cuts EMI and RFI for cleaner data signals
  • Certified USB 2.0 and backward compatible with USB 1.1 and 1.0
  • 28-gauge signal wires plus 24-gauge power wires maintain full spec performance
  • UL and RoHS certified for safety and environmental compliance

Specifications

BrandUSBGear
ModelUSBG-1680
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
ColorBlack
Length8 inches

Questions about this item

Will the 8 inch length reach from my laptop USB A port to a desktop printer USB B port?

At 8 inches this cable is intended for devices sitting side by side; measure the gap before buying.

Do I need to install any driver for the USB 2.0 A to B connection to work?

No driver is required; the cable is plug and play on both PC and Mac with USB 1.0 1.1 and 2.0.

The jacket shows UL and RoHS marks plus 75c and 80c ratings — does that mean the cable itself needs periodic replacement?

Those marks certify materials and temperature limits; the cable has no scheduled replacement interval.

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