StarTech.com USB-C to USB-A Adapter 3.0 5Gbps Male to Female - Black

Modern laptops and tablets increasingly ship with only USB-C ports, leaving your existing USB-A peripherals like flash drives, keyboards, and mice incompatible. This StarTech.com adapter bridges that gap instantly, letting you connect any USB-A device to a USB-C host without drivers or additional hardware.

Who is it for

Professionals and everyday users who own a USB-C laptop, tablet, or smartphone but still rely on USB-A accessories. It's perfect for carrying in a laptop bag as a compact connectivity insurance policy.

Main features

• Converts a USB-C port to a USB-A female port with full USB 3.0 performance.
• Supports SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, 10x faster than USB 2.0.
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices, ensuring legacy peripherals work seamlessly.
• Plug-and-play: no drivers or software required on any operating system.
• Compact and durable black plastic housing, ideal for travel and daily use.
• Pass-through power delivery support lets you charge devices while transferring data.

Specifications

• Connector A: USB Type-C male
• Connector B: USB Type-A female
• USB standard: USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Max data transfer rate: 5 Gbps
• Colour: Black
• Housing material: Plastic
• Adapter dimensions: 30 mm x 15 mm x 7 mm
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH

Tips

Keep this adapter on your keychain or in your laptop sleeve so you're always ready to connect a USB-A device. For best performance, use with USB 3.0 cables and devices to achieve the full 5 Gbps speed.