{"product_id":"player-one-usb2-0-cable-type-a-to-type-b-2m","title":"Player One USB2.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-B) - 2M","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player One USB2.0 Cable is a 2-metre data lead with a USB Type-A connector at the host end and a USB Type-B (square) connector at the device end. The contacts are gold-plated and the cable is made from high-quality flexible flat wire with a built-in shielding layer, which helps keep the data link stable during capture. It connects a USB2.0 astronomy camera or a device with a Type-B port to a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you connect a USB2.0 camera, powered hub, or accessory with a Type-B port to a laptop or mini-PC and want a clean shielded replacement or spare lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-metre length:\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches from a camera on the scope to a computer at the mount or pier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-A to Type-B connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard host-to-device USB pairing, with gold-plated contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded flexible flat wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e a built-in shielding layer and pliable flat construction that lies flat and stays supple in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrying image data between a USB2.0 camera or device and a control computer during astrophotography capture, and as a spare in a travel or observatory kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable pairs a USB Type-A host port with a USB Type-B (square) device port. It runs at USB2.0 speed and is backward compatible with USB2.0 ports on newer machines. If you are not sure whether your camera or device uses a Type-B port, send us the model and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB2.0 speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e throughput is lower than USB3.0, which matters most for large frames or high frame rates; for a USB2.0 device it is the correct match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-A to Type-B:\u003c\/strong\u003e the device end is the square Type-B connector, so your camera or hub needs that port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed 2-metre length:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is the 2-metre lead, with no other length option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the Type-A end plugs into the computer and the Type-B end into the camera or device, and the connectors only fit one way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA data connection between a USB2.0 astronomy camera or accessory and a control computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference from the USB3.0 cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lead runs at USB2.0 speed. For a USB3.0 camera that benefits from faster download, the USB3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable is the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your camera or device has a USB Type-B (square) port, yes. Send us the model and we will check first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 2-metre USB2.0 Type-A to Type-B lead with gold-plated contacts and a shielded flat-wire build, for connecting a USB2.0 camera or device to a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53834274242671,"sku":"USB2-2M","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/USB2.0-2M.jpg?v=1784239581","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/player-one-usb2-0-cable-type-a-to-type-b-2m","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}