{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-usb-3-0-type-a-to-type-b-cable","title":"Pegasus Astro USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pegasus Astro USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable range, offered in six configurations covering premium shielded leads, metal-shell versions, and two-packs of shorter cables. Type-A to Type-B is the standard pairing for astronomy cameras, powerboxes and powered USB hubs, and these are built to be dependable in the one place a generic cable tends to fail — cold, damp, and being flexed by a moving mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the configuration that matches the run you need. All six carry USB 3.0 SuperSpeed signalling at 5 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect a cooled CMOS camera, powerbox or USB hub\u003c\/strong\u003e that uses a Type-B socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant short, tidy runs on the imaging train\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than coiling excess cable on the mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed spares in the field\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 0.3 m and 0.5 m options ship as two-packs for exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHave had a cheap cable fail mid-session\u003c\/strong\u003e and want shielding and strain relief built for outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 SuperSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Gbps throughput across every configuration, suitable for large-sensor downloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-A to Type-B:\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard astronomy camera and powerbox pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal-shell options:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 1.0 m and 0.5 m metal versions add a machined connector housing for repeated plugging and unplugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium shielded options:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 1 m and 2 m premium leads use heavier shielding for longer runs near motors and dew heaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-packs at short lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 m and 0.5 m ship as pairs, which is the usual requirement when wiring a hub to two devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackwards compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e works with USB 2.0 devices at USB 2.0 speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera to powered USB hub on the telescope, using a short 0.3 m or 0.5 m lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerbox or hub to control PC over a 1 m or 2 m premium run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a failed or intermittent cable in an existing observatory installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField spares kit, where the two-packs are the practical choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type-B is the squarer connector used on most cooled astronomy cameras, Pegasus powerboxes and the USB Control Hub. Confirm your device is not Type-C or Micro-B before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Pegasus powerboxes and the USB Control Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which accept Type-B upstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor runs beyond about 5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, a passive cable becomes unreliable — the Pegasus active USB extension range covers 5 m, 15 m and 20 m instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera enumeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e some QHY and ZWO USB 3 cameras negotiate over USB 2.0 first. That is a camera behaviour, not a cable limitation, and these cables support it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo of the six options are two-packs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 0.3 m and 0.5 m black versions ship as pairs; the premium and metal options are single cables. The variant name states which.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThese are passive cables.\u003c\/strong\u003e Above roughly 5 m you want an active extension — we stock those separately and are happy to advise on the right length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData only.\u003c\/strong\u003e USB bus power is carried, but your camera or controller still needs its own 12 V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal shell versus premium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a housing difference, not a speed difference. Both run at 5 Gbps; the metal shell simply survives more insertion cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a cable — Type-A to the computer or hub, Type-B to the device. No drivers, no configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort 0.3 m or 0.5 m leads for camera-to-hub on the telescope; 1 m or 2 m premium for hub or powerbox back to the control PC. If the run is longer than about 5 m, use an active extension instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between premium and metal shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium refers to heavier shielding; metal shell refers to the connector housing. 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