StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB 2.0 Type A to Male USB B, Black, 1 m

StarTech USB2 Series IC Socket USB Cable, 1m Cable Length, Black Jacket - USB2HAB1M

This IC socket USB cable provides a straightforward wired interface for USB 2.0 devices, enabling data exchange and device connections in development and peripheral environments. It links a rectangular Type A USB connector to a square-style B connector, supplied in a 1m length with a flexible black PVC outer layer and conforms to CE requirements for use within approved installations.

Features and Benefits:

• USB2 protocol ensures 480Mb/s data transfer capability
  Male-to-male connectors permit direct host-to-device linking
  1m length offers convenient reach without excess slack
  PVC jacket resists abrasion and maintains cable flexibility
  Black finish reduces visual distraction in equipment racks
  CE marking indicates conformity with applicable EU standards

Applications

• Used with printers requiring a USBA to B connection
  Suitable for IC programming interfaces needing USB2 speed
  Ideal for connecting computers to external USB B peripherals
  Can be used for bench testing of USB 2.0 device communications
  Used with lab equipment that accepts male USB B connections

What connector genders does it use and why is that relevant?

It employs male connectors on both ends to create a direct link between a host Type A port and a device Type B port without adaptors.

Which material protects the conductors and what are the handling benefits?

The sheath is polyvinyl chloride which offers abrasion resistance and retains flexibility for repeated routing and repositioning.

Is the cable suitable for high-speed USB operations?

It supports the USB 2.0 specification, providing the protocol bandwidth intended for 480Mb/s class communications.

Does the cable carry any hazardous-area certification for specialised environments?

There is no hazardous-area certification specified, so it should be used only in locations compatible with its approvals.