Player One USB3.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-B) - 2M

Overview

The Player One USB3.0 Cable is a 2-metre data lead with a USB Type-A connector at the host end and a USB3.0 Type-B 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 for a stable high-speed link. It connects a USB3.0 astronomy camera to a computer for faster frame download than USB2.0 allows.

Who It's For

This is a good match if you run a USB3.0 camera and want the full download speed the camera supports, whether for high-frame-rate planetary capture or moving large deep-sky frames quickly.

Key Features & Design

• 2-metre length: reaches from a camera on the scope to a computer at the mount or pier.
• USB3.0 Type-A to Type-B connectors: the host-to-device pairing for USB3.0 cameras, with gold-plated contacts.
• Shielded flexible flat wire: a built-in shielding layer supports the higher USB3.0 data rate and the flat build stays supple in the cold.

Recommended Uses

Fast image download between a USB3.0 camera and a control computer during planetary or deep-sky capture, and as a spare in a travel or observatory kit.

Compatibility & Accessory Notes

The cable pairs a USB Type-A host port with a USB3.0 Type-B device port. It reaches full speed on a USB3.0 host and remains backward compatible with USB2.0 ports at USB2.0 speed. If you are unsure which USB-B connector your camera uses, send us the model and we will confirm before you order.

Good to Know Before You Order

• USB3.0 speed needs a USB3.0 host: plugged into a USB2.0 port it still works, but at USB2.0 speed.
• USB3.0 Type-B device end: this is the larger USB3.0 B connector, so your camera needs that port.
• Fixed 2-metre length: this listing is the 2-metre lead, with no other length option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to set up?

No — the Type-A end plugs into the computer and the Type-B end into the camera, and the connectors only fit one way.

What is it best used for?

A high-speed data connection between a USB3.0 astronomy camera and a control computer.

What is the difference from the USB2.0 cable?

This lead supports USB3.0 speed for faster download. A USB2.0 device is served by the USB2.0 Type-A to Type-B cable instead.

Will it fit my camera?

If your camera has a USB3.0 Type-B port, yes. Send us the model and we will check first.

Bottom Line

In short: a 2-metre USB3.0 Type-A to Type-B lead with gold-plated contacts and a shielded flat-wire build, for fast download from a USB3.0 camera to a computer.