StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB 2.0 Type A to Male Micro USB Type B, Black, 2 m

StarTech USBA Series IC Socket USB Cable, 2m Cable Length, Black Jacket - USBAUB2MU

This IC socket USB cable connects USB Type A hosts to devices using a Micro USB Type B interface for data and power transfer in equipment programming and testing environments. It is built for USB 2.0 signalling and comes in a black PVC-sheathed design suited to bench and field use where a male-to-male lead is required.

Features and Benefits:

• USB 2.0 signalling supports standard-speed data transfer
  Male-to-male connectors allow direct host-to-device connection
  2m length offers extended reach without adapters
  PVC jacket provides abrasion resistance and flexibility
  CE conformity indicates compliance with applicable EU directives

Applications

• Used for IC programming and validation on development benches
  Suitable for connecting diagnostic tools to Micro B sockets
  Ideal for linking peripherals to host controllers during testing
  Can be used for firmware flashing of embedded devices

What connector types are fitted at each end?

It has a USB Type A plug at one end and a Micro USB Type B plug at the other, both in male form.

What material protects the conductors and how does it behave?

The cable is enclosed in a polyvinyl chloride jacket that balances durability with flexibility for repeated handling.

Is the cable rated for any hazardous area certification?

No hazardous-area certification applies
it is intended for standard laboratory and workshop use.

Which standard governs the data protocol supported by the cable?

The cable operates to the USB 2.0 standard for data signalling and power characteristics.