{"product_id":"player-one-usb3-0-cable-type-a-to-type-b-2m","title":"Player One USB3.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-B) - 2M","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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\u003eUSB3.0 Type-A to Type-B connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the host-to-device pairing for USB3.0 cameras, with gold-plated contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded flexible flat wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e a built-in shielding layer supports the higher USB3.0 data rate and the flat build stays supple in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast 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.\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 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.\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\u003eUSB3.0 speed needs a USB3.0 host:\u003c\/strong\u003e plugged into a USB2.0 port it still works, but at USB2.0 speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 Type-B device end:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the larger USB3.0 B connector, so your camera 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, 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 high-speed data connection between a USB3.0 astronomy camera and a control computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference from the USB2.0 cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your camera has a USB3.0 Type-B 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Player One Astronomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53834276175983,"sku":"USB3-2M","price":26.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/USB3e.jpg?v=1784239629","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/player-one-usb3-0-cable-type-a-to-type-b-2m","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}