RCT ADP-U3MCF USB 3.2 Type-A Male to USB-C Female Adapter - 10Gbps

At a Glance

• Converts a USB Type-A port into a USB Type-C connection
• USB Type-A male input
• USB Type-C female output
• Supports USB 3.2 data rates up to 10Gbps
• Supports USB 2.0 data rates up to 480Mbps
• Compact micro-adapter design
• Suitable for compatible USB-C cables and accessories
• Compatible with supported notebooks and desktop computers
• Data performance depends on the USB-C cable orientation
• Designed primarily for USB data connectivity

Short Description

The RCT ADP-U3MCF is a compact USB 3.2 adapter that allows a compatible USB-C cable, accessory or peripheral to connect to a USB Type-A port.

It supports USB 3.2 data-transfer rates up to 10Gbps and USB 2.0 speeds up to 480Mbps when used with compatible host hardware, cables and devices.

Why Choose This RCT

The RCT ADP-U3MCF provides a convenient way to connect selected USB-C accessories to computers and other host devices equipped with a USB Type-A port.

Its compact design makes it suitable for everyday use, travel bags, office workstations and technical accessory kits.

USB 3.2 support provides data-transfer speeds up to 10Gbps when every component in the connection supports the required standard and the USB-C cable is inserted in the supported orientation.

Recommended Use Cases

• Connecting USB-C cables to USB Type-A ports
• USB-C storage devices
• External SSDs
• USB flash drives
• USB-C card readers
• USB-C peripherals
• Notebook computers
• Desktop computers
• Office workstations
• Home computer setups
• Technical accessory kits
• Travel connectivity

Product Description

The RCT ADP-U3MCF USB 3.2 Type-A to USB-C Adapter converts a compatible USB Type-A port into a USB Type-C female connection.

The adapter features a USB Type-A male connector for insertion into the host device and a USB Type-C female port for connecting a compatible USB-C cable, storage device, peripheral or accessory.

It supports USB 3.2 data-transfer rates up to 10Gbps when connected to compatible USB 3.2 host hardware, cables and devices.

USB 2.0 operation is also supported at data rates up to 480Mbps, allowing backward compatibility with supported USB 2.0 equipment.

The maximum supported data rate depends on the orientation of the connected USB-C cable. If the expected USB 3.2 speed is not available, disconnect the USB-C connector, rotate it and reconnect it.

Its lightweight micro-adapter design is suitable for notebooks, desktop computers, storage devices and compatible USB-C accessories.

Key Features

• USB 3.2 Type-A to USB-C adapter
• USB Type-A male connector
• USB Type-C female port
• Maximum USB 3.2 data rate up to 10Gbps
• USB 2.0 data rate up to 480Mbps
• Backward-compatible USB data support
• Compact micro-adapter design
• Lightweight construction
• Suitable for compatible storage devices
• Supports selected USB-C peripherals and accessories
• Suitable for notebooks and desktop computers
• Black finish

Specifications

Connection Direction

The adapter connects as follows:

• USB Type-A male: Connects to the host computer or supported USB Type-A device
• USB Type-C female: Accepts a compatible USB-C cable, peripheral or accessory

It is intended to allow selected USB-C devices and cables to connect to an available USB Type-A port.

Data-Transfer Performance

Supported data rates include:

• USB 3.2: Up to 10Gbps
• USB 2.0: Up to 480Mbps

Actual data-transfer performance depends on:

• Host USB Type-A port
• Connected USB-C device
• USB-C cable
• Cable orientation
• USB controller
• Operating system
• Storage-device performance
• Available system bandwidth

Every component in the connection must support USB 3.2 and the required speed to achieve data rates approaching 10Gbps.

Cable Orientation

The supported data rate depends on the orientation of the USB-C cable inserted into the adapter.

If the connection operates at a lower speed than expected:

1. Disconnect the USB-C connector.
2. Rotate the USB-C connector.
3. Reconnect it to the adapter.

This behaviour relates to the adapter’s high-speed data connection and does not prevent standard USB operation in the alternative orientation.

Compatibility

Suitable for selected compatible:

• Notebook computers
• Desktop computers
• USB Type-A host devices
• USB-C cables
• USB-C flash drives
• External storage devices
• External SSDs
• Card readers
• USB-C peripherals
• USB-C accessories

Compatibility and available functionality depend on the host port and the connected device.

Important Compatibility Notes

• This adapter changes the physical USB connector type but does not add unsupported functions to the host port.
• Maximum performance is limited by the slowest connected component.
• The host USB Type-A port must support USB 3.2 and 10Gbps operation to achieve the maximum listed data rate.
• USB 2.0 connections are limited to speeds up to 480Mbps.
• High-speed data performance depends on the orientation of the USB-C cable.
• This adapter is intended primarily for USB data connections.
• USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode video output is not supported through a standard USB Type-A host port.
• USB-C Power Delivery input or laptop charging is not supported through a standard USB Type-A host port.
• Compatibility with USB-C docks, monitors and other alternate-mode devices is not guaranteed.
• Charging performance is not specified and depends on the USB Type-A host port and connected device.
• A USB-C cable is not included.

What’s in the Box

• RCT ADP-U3MCF USB 3.2 Type-A to USB-C Adapter

Warranty

One-Year RCT Manufacturer Carry-In Warranty

Sustainability

The reusable adapter allows compatible USB-C accessories to connect to existing USB Type-A equipment, potentially extending the practical use of compatible cables, peripherals and computers.