What is USB type C cable For?

USB cables and cords come in a variety of configurations and are used to connect devices with a USB connector, such as printers and digital cameras to your laptop or computer. USB-C cables cables transmit both data and power on a single cable. Cables.com stocks the quality USB cables you need. 

USB stands for "Universal Serial Bus," and it's long been an industry standard not only to connect devices to each other, such as printers and digital cameras to your laptop or computer, but also for charging devices as well as for saving and/or transmitting data. If you’ve used an electronic device in recent history, you’ve almost certainly handled a USB cable. These days it's a good idea to have multiple options on hand, and maybe even duplicates so you're covered whether you need to connect at home, in your car, or at the office. 

USB 2.0 and 3.0 are the second and third major versions of the USB data cables standard. USB 2.0 offers a maximum speed of 480MBPS, while USB 3.0 cables are about 10x faster, with a maximum speed of an impressive 5GBPS. Even among USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 cables, however, there are differences of function, compatibility and connector types; this means that it’s essential to order the correct USB cables for your needs.

What USB Cable Do You Need?

• USB A Male to B Male - found in many printers,
• USB A Male to A Female extender cables - which are used to connect two USB cables and if active, extends them beyond the standard of 5 meters or 16 feet, and finally,
• USB A Male to A Male - which are used to connect two devices in order to transfer data between them.

Typically USB cables are used for peripherals, connecting larger devices like computers to other devices like printers, cameras, media players, etc. 

As the most popularly used USB cable, the USB A Male to B Male cable is often included when purchasing a computer or home printing device. Cables.com’s USB A Male to B Male cable is constructed with a 28 awg conductor for data, and a 24 awg conductor for power. It features a shielded jacket to reliably transfer data, and we stand behind the high quality of this cable. 

Datacomm also offers USB 3.0 Connector, Extender and Micro USB Cables. In addition to the configurations seen in USB 2.0 cables, Cables.com stocks a USB 3.0 A Male to micro USB cable that’s Galaxy S5-compatible for charging and syncing and acts as a plug-and-play cable for hard drive enclosures. 

What Are USB-C Cables?

USB-C cables are rising in use and popularity, capable of transmitting both power and data over a single cord. They're typically used for laptops, tablets, and phones, including the current generation of iPhone (iPhone 15) and other Apple devices. It's even used for Chromecast. 

As CNN reported in 2023, USB-C ports and cables are intended "to function just like USB-A equivalents, only better." USB-C ports are built to support USB 2.0 through USB 4, which deliver between 480 Mbps and 40 Gbps. Which is to say that USB-C ports transfer data at speeds up to four times faster than USB-A. 

USB-C Cables at Cables.com

Cables.com stocks the latest USB 3.1 generation 2 cables. This commonly-used cable features a Type A male connector on one end and and a Type C male connector on the other. The reversible Type C connector allows you to connect your cable with either side facing up, and to charge USB Type C enabled devices including the Nintendo Switch, newer generation Kindle tablets, and even the Bluetooth keyboard used to type this blog post.

We carry a wide variety of USB-C cable configurations. This includes our USB-C to HDMI male and female adapters, which uses the latest technology in the USB C 3.1 standard, and converts it to a 4K HDMI signal. This results in Ultra Sharp Resolution. 

You can even find our USB-C to ethernet adapter, which also uses the USB C 3.1 standard, and enables you to connect your computer to a 10/100 network.

Buying USB Cables at Cables.com

When you come to us for your cables, we want you to get exactly what you’re looking for, even if it isn’t available on our online catalog. You can contact us about a Custom Cable order based on your particular need, including color, length, and configuration. Our cables warehouse is located here in the US, and our Datacomm cables are proudly manufactured in New York. All of our cables are available to ship quickly and are backed by a lifetime guarantee. Email us at sales@cables.com with any questions you might have! We look forward to hearing from you.

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