RS PRO Male USB A to Male USB C Cable, USB 3.1, 1m
- RS Stock No.:
- 8950495
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 8950495 |
| Product description | RS PRO Male USB A to Male USB C Cable, USB 3.1, 1m |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 8950495 |
| Product description | RS PRO Male USB A to Male USB C Cable, USB 3.1, 1m |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: CN
Product Details
RS PRO USB 3.1 Type C to Type A USB Cable, Male to Male
From RS PRO a reliable, high-quality USB cable terminated on one end with a fast and versatile male Type C connector and the other with a USB Type A male connector. This cable supports USB 3.1 protocol standard that allows for a Superspeed Plus data transfer up to 10Gbps when connecting two USB 3.1 devices. Using this cable you can connect the latest smartphone or laptop that has USB C port to a host PC or charger which uses a Type A port.
What is a USB Type-C Connector?
A Type C connector is miniature USB connector with a symmetrical oblong shape. This connector is the newest USB connector on the market and is featured on the most of the latest laptops and smartphones. The reversible design of this connector means it can be plugged into a device either way up, it is impossible to plug it in upside down! The connector is designed to support the latest USB version 3.1 standard and can handle higher transfer rates and deliver more power than previous USB types. USB C connectors can also be used to charge devices.
What is USB Version 3.1?
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 3.1 is the most recent version of USB for connecting computers and electronic devices and allows for a transfer speed of up to 10Gbps. To be able to achieve this fast USB 3.1 data transfer speed, your host connection, cable and device must all support USB 3.1. USB 3.1 is also referred to as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps). USB 3.1 is backwards-compatible with older versions of USB.
Features and Benefits
• Easy connection of latest USB type C devices to a USB A port in a host device
• Compact design
• Reversible type C plug can be used either way up without the need to check for orientation
• Super fast data transfer and charging, higher than previous USB types
• Plug and Play - no additional software required
• Meets standard USB 3.1 (SuperSpeed Plus transfer rate up to 10Gbps Mbps)
Applications
This Type C cable will allow you connect handheld and portable devices with the latest USB C ports, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and MP3 players to a host device with a USB A port.
How does a USB Cable Work?
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 Type C plug is inserted into your mobile device and the Type A plug is inserted into the female USB receptacle 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.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| USB Cable Type | USB Cable |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| USB Type | USB 3.1 |
| Connector A | USB A |
| Connector A Gender | Male |
| Connector B | USB C |
| Length | 1 m |
| Connector B Gender | Male |
| Standards Met | RoHS Compliant |
| Sheath Colour | Black |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 |
