USB A(M) TO USB A(M) WHITE 3M CABLE AD-AA-79

An ADNET USB A Male to USB A Male 3M Cable is a connectivity solution designed for various devices, offering a longer reach than standard 1.5M cables.

Here’s a detailed description, combining common features for such cables and specific information related to ADNET products:

General Description:

This 3-meter (approximately 10 feet) ADNET USB A Male to USB A Male cable provides extended reach for connecting various USB-enabled devices. It features a USB Type-A male connector on both ends, allowing for versatile connections. The cable is designed for reliable data transfer and can also provide power, making it a practical choice for numerous setups.

Key Features:

• Connector Type: USB Type-A Male on both ends. This universal connector design allows it to plug into standard USB Type-A ports found on computers, hubs, external hard drives, and other peripherals.
• Length: 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). This extended length offers greater flexibility in device placement and cable management, reducing clutter and allowing for connections over longer distances.
• Color: While the specific color isn’t always listed, many ADNET USB cables come in white, similar to the 1.5M version, offering a clean and unobtrusive aesthetic.
• Data Transfer Speed:
  • Most commonly, ADNET USB A-Male to A-Male cables support USB 2.0 speeds, offering data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps (Megabits per second). This is suitable for general data transfer needs like printers, scanners, and external drives where high-speed is not paramount.
  • If specifically stated, a USB 3.0 version would offer “SuperSpeed” data transfer up to 5 Gbps, significantly faster, but this is less common for general A-Male to A-Male cables from ADNET in this length.
• Compatibility:
  • Fully backward compatible with older USB standards (e.g., USB 1.1).
  • Compatible with a wide range of devices that utilize USB Type-A ports, including:
    • Printers and scanners
    • External hard drive enclosures
    • USB hubs
    • Cooling pads
    • Some modems and networking devices
    • Certain specialized audio/video equipment or scientific instruments.
    • Can be used to extend an existing USB cable in some scenarios.
• Construction & Durability:
  • High-Quality Materials: Manufactured with quality materials (often copper wire) to ensure good conductivity and reliable, error-free data transmission.
  • Shielding: Typically features shielding (e.g., foil and braid shielding, or Shielded Twisted Pair – STP) to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI). This helps maintain signal clarity and minimize bandwidth loss, especially important over longer cable runs.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Connectors: The connectors are often designed to be corrosion-resistant for optimal signal clarity and longevity.
• Functionality:
  • Plug & Play: Supports plug-and-play functionality, meaning no additional drivers are usually required for basic operation.
  • Hot-Swappable: Allows devices to be connected and disconnected without needing to restart the system.
  • Power Delivery: Can support increased device current draw, providing power to high-power demand devices.

Important Considerations for USB A-Male to A-Male Cables:

It is crucial to understand the intended use of a USB A-Male to A-Male cable. While useful for specific applications like connecting certain peripherals or extending connections, they are NOT designed for direct connection between two host computers or two USB host ports. Doing so with a standard cable can lead to power conflicts or damage to the connected devices due to the USB architecture (one host, multiple devices). For direct computer-to-computer data transfer, specialized “USB bridge cables” with integrated electronics are required.