StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB Type A to Male Micro USB Type B, Black, 500 mm

StarTech USBA Series IC Socket USB Cable, 500mm Cable Length, Black Jacket - USBAUB50CMBK

This IC socket USB cable provides a straightforward wired connection between a standard host and devices using a micro USB interface for programming and data transfer in development or maintenance contexts. It conforms to CE safety marking and is intended for USB 2.0 environments, offering a reliable link where a compact male-to-male lead is required.

Features and Benefits:

• USB 2.0 signalling supports data transfer and basic programming operations
  Male-to-male connector arrangement enables direct device interfacing
  PVC outer sheath offers abrasion resistance and cable longevity
  Black jacket reduces visual interference in equipment racks
  500mm length provides a compact, manageable reach for bench work

Applications

• Suitable for direct firmware flashing on embedded boards
  Ideal for connecting IC sockets during development and testing
  Used with tools requiring a male-to-male USB Micro‑B connection
  Can be used for short-range device communication in test rigs

Which connector types are fitted to this cable?

It uses a standard USB Type‑A plug at one end and a Micro USB Type‑B plug at the other, both with male contacts for direct host-to-device links.

What material is the cable jacket made from and why does it matter?

The jacket is polyvinyl chloride which provides flexibility and resistance to environmental wear common in lab and workshop use.

Is this lead suitable for high-speed USB requirements?

It is compliant with USB 2.0 signalling levels and therefore designed for speeds up to the USB 2.0 specification rather than USB 3.x rates.

Does the cable carry any hazardous area certification?

No hazardous area certification is present, so it should be used outside classified hazardous locations.