Features

• RS PRO USB 2.0 Type C to Type A USB Cable, Male to Male. From RS PRO a reliable, high-quality USB cable terminated on one *** with a compact and versatile male Type C connector and the other with a USB Type A male connector. This cable supports USB 2.0 protocol standard that allows for a high speed data transfer up to 480 Mbps. Using this cable you can connect the latest smartphone or laptop that has USB C port to a host PC or charger which ***s a Type A port. What is a USB Type-C Connector?. A Type C connector is miniature USB connector with a symmetrical oblong shape. This connector is the newest USB connector on the market and is featured on the most of the latest laptops and smartphones. The reversible design of this connector means it can be plugged into a device either way up, it is impossible to plug it in upside down! The connector is designed to support the latest USB version 3.1 standard and can handle higher transfer rates and deliver more power than previous USB types. USB C connectors can also be ***d to charge devices. What is USB Version 2.0?. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The USB version relates to the technology that allows the data to be transferred along a cable from one device to another. USB 2.0 allows for a transfer speed of 480 Mbps. Most of the devices on the market are compatible with this standard. Features and Benefits. Easy connection of latest USB type C devices to a USB A port in a host device High Speed data transfer and charging Reversible type C plug can be ***d either way up without the need to check for orientation Plug and Play - no additional software required Meets standard USB 2.0 (transfer rate up to 480 Mbit/s). Applications. This Type C cable will allow you connect handheld and portable devices with the latest USB C ports, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and MP3 players to a host device with a USB A port. How does a USB Cable Work?. A USB cable allows digital data to be transferred from a peripheral device to a host PC and for supplying power to devices that need it, for instance, charging a mobile phone. The cable consists of four wires that are ***d separately for transferring power and data. The Type C plug is inserted into your mobile device and the Type A plug is inserted into the female USB receptacle on the host PC (or charger). Once connected the data or power is transferred automatically without the need for any additional interfaces or software. This is referred to as Plug and Play.