Hama USB Adapter, USB-A Plug - USB-C Socket, USB 3.2 Gen2, 10 Gbit/s

The Hama 00200357 cable gender changer USB-A USB-C Black lets you connect USB-A cables or devices to USB-C ports while preserving the supported USB standard. Designed with a compact black housing, this adapter converts a USB-A connector to a USB-C plug and supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) data transfer rates. The adapter provides a simple mechanical and electrical interface to bridge older peripherals and contemporary host devices without replacing existing cables.

Advantages

The adapter supports high-speed data transfer up to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification, enabling fast file exchange between devices. Its compact black design is space-saving and portable, allowing easy carry in a bag or pocket. The gender changer offers a straightforward plug-and-play connection without drivers and is suitable for repeated insertions thanks to its robust connector construction.

Suitable for

• Connecting USB-A flash drives or external hard drives to laptops or tablets with USB-C ports
• Using legacy peripherals such as keyboards, mice or printers with modern USB-C hosts
• Adapting USB-A data cables for phones, cameras or docking stations that provide USB-C inputs

Key specifications

• Connector 1: USB-A
• Connector 2: USB-C
• Supported USB version: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
• Colour: Black
• Form factor: Inline gender changer / adapter

How to use

Insert the USB-A cable or device plug into the USB-A receptacle of the adapter, then plug the USB-C end into the host device’s USB-C port. Ensure both devices are powered on and allow the operating system to recognise the connected peripheral. For high-speed transfers, use cables and devices that support the same USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard to achieve maximum throughput.

Recommendations

Use the adapter for data connections only; check device specifications if power delivery or video functions are required, as this adapter is intended to provide a gender change and data path consistent with USB 3.2 Gen 2 but may not support alternate modes or high-wattage charging.