RS PRO Cable, 1m

RS PRO USB 2.0 Mini B to USB A USB Cable, Male to Male

From RS PRO a reliable, high-quality cable terminated on one end with a male Mini B connector and the other with a Type A male USB 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 mobile devices such as digital cameras and MP3 players to a host PC.

What is a USB Mini-USB Connector?

A Mini USB connector is much smaller than a USB Type A and B (about two thirds the width of an A style connector). The USB Mini B connector socket is found in digital cameras, external hard drives, PDAs and other USB equipment allowing them to be connected to a host PC such as a desktop, laptop or tablet. The Mini B plug connector is compatible with both the USB Type 2.0 Mini B and AB receptacle.

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 devices on the market are compatible with this standard.

Features and Benefits

• Allows easy connection of USB-A to Mini USB-B port supported devices
mobile device to host computer
• Reliable Hi-Speed connection
• Moulded connector
• Plug and Play - no additional software required
• Meets standard USB 2.0 (transfer rate up to 480 Mbit/s)

Applications

This USB cable is used for connecting mobile USB devices to a host PC. Typical applications include the connection of digital cameras, external hard drives, USB hubs, PDAs, MP3 players and games controllers and. USB A ports are also found on Smart TV’s, DVD players and games consoles

How does a USB Cable Work?

A USB cable allows digital data to be transferred from a peripheral device to a host PC. The cable consists of four wires that are used separately for transferring power and data. The Mini USB plug is inserted into the receptacle in your mobile device and the Type A plug is inserted into the female USB port on the host device. Once connected the data or power is transferred automatically via the USB cable without the need for any additional interfaces or software. This is referred to as Plug and Play.