RS PRO USB 2.0, Male Micro USB B to Male Micro USB B, 300mm USB Cable

From RS PRO a reliable, high-quality USB cable terminated on one end with a male Micro 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 compact mobiles devices such as smartphones and digital cameras to a host PC or charge your android phone.

The USB connector type is determined by its shape. A Micro connector is a durable, miniaturised connector about half the thickness of a Mini USB. The Micro connector was designed for connecting small, slimline mobile devices such as smartphones and digital cameras to a host PC such as a desktop computer, laptop, netbook or tablet. USB 2.0 Micro B plug connectors are compatible with both USB 2.0 and 3.0 Micro B ports or receptacles, however, a USB 3.0 plug will only mate with a USB 3.0 receptacle due to the difference in shape.

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 Mbit/s. Most devices on the market are compatible with this standard.

• Allows easy connection of a mobile device to host computer or charger
• 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)

This USB cable is used for connecting a small mobile device to a host PC. Typical applications include the connection of smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, MP3 players, GPS devices and photo printers. USB A ports are also found on Smart TV’s, DVD players and games consoles and AC chargers for charging a mobile Android devices.

A USB cable allows digital data to be transferred from a peripheral device to a host PC and for supplying power to devices that need it, for instance, charging a mobile phone. The cable consists of four wires that are used separately for transferring power and data. The Micro USB plug is inserted into your mobile device and the Type A plug is inserted into the female USB port on the host PC (or charger). Once connected the data or power is transferred automatically without the need for any additional interfaces or software. This is referred to as Plug and Play.

USB 2.0