Does anyone know what the exact USB 3.0 Cable is called? USB 3.0 Type A to Type A? Its certainly not to Type A to B &amp; Not Type A to Micro B
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* USB Type A: These connectors, officially referred to as USB 3.0 Standard-A, are the simple rectangular type of USB connectors, like the plug at the end of a flash drive * USB Type B: These connectors, officially referred to as USB 3.0 Standard-B and USB 3.0 Powered-B, are square with a large notch on top and are usually found on printers and other large devices. USB 3.0 Type B plugs are not compatible with Type B receptacles from older USB standards but plugs from those older standards are compatible with USB 3.0 Type B receptacles. * USB Micro-A: USB 3.0 Micro-A connectors are rectangular, "two-part" plugs and are found on many smartphones and similar portable devices. USB 3.0 Micro-A plugs are only compatible with USB 3.0 Micro-AB receptacles but older USB 2.0 Micro-A plugs will work in USB 3.0 Micro-AB receptacles. * USB Micro-B: USB 3.0 Micro-B connectors look very similar to their Micro-A counterparts and are found on similar devices. USB 3.0 Micro-B plugs are compatible with USB 3.0 Micro-B receptacles and USB 3.0 Micro-AB receptacles only. Older USB 2.0 Micro B plugs are also physically compatible with both USB 3.0 Micro-B and USB 3.0 Micro-AB receptacles.
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Hi. This extension cable will still work with a USB 3.0, but the data transfer will be degraded to a USB 2.0 speed.
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It is called: USB type A to USB type B cable. I would suggest a six foot cable.
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Hi C. Prendergast, I do believe I have used it in a USB 3.0 port before without issues. USB 3 hubs are supposed to be back compatible with all USB devices, so if it is giving you issues make sure you have installed any controller firmwares/drivers that it may require. Hope this helps :)
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Hopefully you are not the person that took off with mine!!! lol But I believe the USB is called a Micro USB B, judging by the picture I could find on line. Hopefully that helps...
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I don't have your motherboard and if you have a manual it should list whether there is "onboard/internal usb 3.0 header" and this header is what you need to plug or connectthe cable attached to the usb 3.0 panel what you want to buy. Take a careful look at the cable, there is a 20-pin (actually 19 b/c 1 is dead) connector and this connector mustgo into the onboard of the motherboard. Typically at the rear of the board. If if you have that 19-pin connector then it is compatible.
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I have had three different models of USB 3.0 cards. They have worked in some cases and others not. Almost no way to tell from my experience. Sorry!!!
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J.Brou -- you may have mis-understood the description. The Micro B male is a micro B connector, which plugs to USB3 device - usually a docker, HDD/SSD enclosure, desktop drive, or other device. The other end is the standard USB3/USB2 male that plugs to computer or hub. The description is correct. The cable supports USB3 only if the upstream and downstream devices are both rated at USB3; else expect USB2 speeds.
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I think that USB 3.0 cable doesn't have any influence on the charging speed. It's only related to the speed of data transfer. I've never heard about any complain on the charging speed. Thank you.
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I'm not sure it depends on what hook up is on the printer, I have read that there is about 6 different styles of USB out there, and usually type A is the one that is pretty standard on computers and laptops, and you just need to determine what style is on the printer, its probably the type B which is what this cable is (Type A / Type B). Hope I could be of some help.
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I'm donating it so it's packed away right now. I seem to recall a cable that had a standard A connector on it. Whatever it was, it didn't meet my needs, and I bought a 2 port front panel USB 3 unit.
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The cable I got turned out to be a pretty, run of the mill, USB cable. Seriously, just go to a computer store and find one that fits and try it. It will probably be much cheaper and quicker.
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Not this one - it's the wrong kind of connection type on the peripheral side. You'd want this one instead (Type A to Type B) - Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable in Blue 6 Feet
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Yes Tracy, it comes with a cable with a standard USB type A male on one end (the one that connects to your computer) to a USB Micro type B (the one that plugs into the drive) these are all standard cable/connections, for the USB 3.0 specification and fully compatible with USB 2.0, these are not proprietary connectors, I actually ordered an extra cable just in case mine goes bad or I loose it, so don't worry, you're set to go right out of the box.Thank you for your question, and have a great day!
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Yes, this is just a standard Type A USB to Type B Mini USB cable. It has a magnetic choke on it, but otherwise is a fairly common cable and you may already have a similar one at home for an older phone or external USB drive.
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I have not tried any other cable. I see no reason an extension usb b to usb a would not work.
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Mine came with what was described as a USB 3.0 cable. I don't have a USB 3.0 port, so I plugged it into one of my USB 2 ports, and it works just fine. I hope this is helpful to you.