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Throw out all those Mini and Micro B USB cables you have in a plastic bin - the next generation of USB connectors is here with USB C! You've seen these connectors pop up on all sorts of devices, as the industry moves from micro B or lightning to the new standard. Well, at least until the next standard comes out USB C features a symmetric/reversible connector, more...

If you've got a computer or laptop with a USB C port, but you're itching to use one of our fancy new Trinkeys, this adapter will do an excellent job at turning that USB Type C port into a USB A port! Works great with any device that has a USB C port. These adapters don't magically give you USB C speeds into a USB 2.x device, and they won't give you the power...

This panel mount cable will allow you to enclose a device that has a USB A port, and also converts it to a modern USB C connector at the same time. Perfect for placing your project in a secure box! One end is a USB Type A plug connector, and other is a USB C socket with special over-molding. The socket side has two mounting 'ears' with M3 screws installed 20mm apart....

If you need to add a compact panel-mount connection but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. The adapter can fit holes 12mm to 18mm, so you can drill in your wood, plastic, or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special...

This panel mount cable will allow you to enclose a device that has a USB Micro B port, and also converts it to a modern USB C connector at the same time. Perfect for placing your project in a secure box! One end is a USB Micro B plug connector, and other is a USB C socket with special over-molding. The socket side has two mounting 'ears' with M3 screws installed 20mm...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 12V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotation...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This USB Type A to Type C cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among...

If you need to add a panel-mount connection but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. The adapter can fit holes 21.5mm to ~27mm, so you can drill in your wood, plastic, or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no special shapes or filing...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This USB Type A to Type C cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among...

When you want a svelte USB C build, a 'sunken' type connector that straddles the PCBA will let you keep your build super slim. This breakout gives you all the contacts for a USB Type C connector, but lower than the classic 'horizontal' USB-C breakout and a vertical version. USB C features a symmetric/reversible connector, more data pins, and higher current output...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to USB C plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB correctly the first time? Works great with any device that has...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This USB Type A to Type C cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this right angle adapter is USB C socket-to-plug. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB A correctly the first time? Works great with any...

This panel mount cable is great for making USB Type C connections with a panel-mount setup. On the small panel-mount side you get a USB C connector, the other end has power, ground, D+ / D-, and CC1/CC2 lines. We particularly like that the panel mount part is very small, only about half an inch in diameter, and you get a JST PH cable on the other end for quick...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this wee microadapter has a USB A jack (e.g. it will plug into a computer with an A port) and a USB C socket so your older computer or laptop can catch up to the latest USB Type C. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe...

This convenient adapter lets you plug a USB Type C 3.1 5V cable into something with a 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Works great with any device or cable with 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Since USB C is reversible you can flip it for a left angle or right angle. You'll get 12V DC output, at up to 3A (or whatever the power adapter can do) Please note: If your USB...

Here's an easy solution for keeping your USB C devices free from dust and other unsavory particulates. These squishy Silicone USB C Dust Cover Inserts slip neatly into any computer or device with a USB C socket, from the Adafruit Feather STM32F405 Express to the Raspberry Pi 4. Comes in a pack of ten, so you're set even if you have a computer with a lot of ports, or...

This convenient adapter lets you plug a USB Type C 3.1 5V cable into something with a 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Works great with any device or cable with 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Since USB C is reversible you can flip it for a left angle or right angle. You'll get 5V DC output, at up to 3A (or whatever the power adapter can do) Please note: This adapter...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this adapter has a USB A plug and a USB C socket so your older computer or laptop can catch up to the latest USB Type C. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to Micro B plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB correctly the first time? Works great with any computer that...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 20V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to Micro B plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB correctly the first time? Works great with any computer that...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this adapter has a Micro B USB jack and a USB C plug. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. Since it uses a new connector, you may have lots of cables and power supplies that...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 9V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

This convenient adapter lets you plug a USB Type C 3.1 5V cable into something with a 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Works great with any device or cable with 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Since USB C is reversible you can flip it for a left angle or right angle. You'll get 20V DC output, at up to 3A (or whatever the power adapter can do) Please Note: The adapter...

If your computer has a USB A port still, and you want a small, cable-less way to connect our modern USB C devices, this little dongle will do the job nicely. It's quite simple - you've got your USB A plug on one side, a C plug on the other. Since C is reversible, you can always plug in your board upright.

This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pattern in classic Adafruit black, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers, and more. First, let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these in custom colors, and if you have to have visible cables, then you might as well have the nicest fabric-bound cable. Perfect for...

We picked up this adapter to 'MagSafe'-ify our laptop and found it so handy we figured we'd stock it in the shop as well. This is a right-angle Type C adapter, capable of handling 120W of power, so its perfect for laptop charging scenarios, but also has data lines so you can use it for any other sort of devices. Plug your USB C power (or data!) cable into the one...

Some days we're feeling extra fancy here at the 'fruit warehouse, and we have a big soft spot for woven fabric cables. Like, peep this fully reversible pink/purple Blinka-inspired cable or this mithril-like 3-in-1 Sync and Charge cable. Our latest addition to the collection is this 1 meter long Black Magnetic USB A or USB C to USB C Cable with a Magnetic Type C tip!...

This convenient adapter lets you plug a USB Type C 3.1 5V cable into something with a 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Works great with any device or cable with 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC barrel socket. Since USB C is reversible you can flip it for a left angle or right angle. You'll get 9V DC output, at up to 3A (or whatever the power adapter can do) Please note: If your USB...

This handy USB extension cable will make it easy to enclose a device with an A-type (USB host) port. We think this would be most handy when putting a Beagle Bone, Raspberry Pi, or Mintyboost into a box. The jack half has two mounting 'ears' with 8mm M3 screws installed, 30mm apart. The ears are flexible, so the holes don't have to be drilled very precisely. Can be...

If you'd like to connect a USB C connector to your favorite garment to make a fun wearable tech project, then try out the array of sewable connectors we have. This is a Type C connector that is oriented in a horizontal position to the sewable base it's housed on with red and black wires running through the bottom. The jack is molded into a rubber that can be hand or...

This USB C PD to 2.1mm Cable with Selectable Voltage Button will help you get the most out of your USB C Power Delivery wall warts by letting you select any of the available voltages to power a device that expects a 5.5mm outer diameter / 2.1mm inner diameter DC plug. Now you can get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement!...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 28V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this adapter has a 2.1mm barrel jack socket and a USB C plug - you could use this to power a USB C device from a common wall adapter. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. Plug...

If you have a USB Type C port on your computer over here and you want to connect something over there then this extension cable will do the job right quick! This cable is 2 meters long, with all the pins connecting from one side to the other.

This is a magnetic USB Type C plug! They pair with the Black Woven USB A or Type-C to Type-C Cable with Magnetic Tip . Plug your USB C power (or data!) cable into one end, then insert the little magnetic nub into your device's charging port. Now you basically have a quick-detach USB C connector with a magnetic alignment. Easy to plug in whenever, no worries if the...

This USB Type C Sync Data Cable with On/Off Switch cable is great when you don't want to plug-and-unplug a device to turn it on and off. It's a true USB C to C cable, with power, data and power delivery (USB C PD) lines connected so it can be used for high voltages/currents as well as data syncing. When switched ON it acts as a normal cable. When OFF the power line...

This unusual cable is sort of the 'ultimate' in USB type C Power Delivery (PD) hacking: good for experienced hardware hackers who are comfortable with a cable that can shape-shift from one setting to the other. Instead of having to juggle multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power...

Perhaps your smart phone, tablet, or even your Raspberry Pi 4, charges off of USB, but can you really trust that charging station at the airport? Now you can control when to allow data in or out of your device with this specially-designed USB cable.Voila! Your cable's data lines can now be switched on or off. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...

Turn any USB Type C device into a pluggable USB key with this 'plug to plug' adapter. Works with Windows / Linux computer/laptops with a USB type C port. This adapter doesn't work with Macbook laptops due to a mistake in the design: The CC1/CC2 pins should only be connected once but they are connected both times - that means that Power Delivery chips get confused and...

If you have a USB Type C port on your computer over here and you want to connect something over there then this extension cable will do the job right quick! This cable is 1 meter long, with all the pins connecting from one side to the other.

If you need to add a panel-mount connection for USB C, but don't have the time or tools to cut a custom oval or square hole, this USB C plug to USB Printer B socket Round Panel Mount Cable is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. It's about 30mm in diameter, so you can drill a hole in your wood, plastic or metal with a common hole-saw or bit, no...

This USB Type C Sync Data Cable with On/Off Switch cable is great when you don't want to plug-and-unplug a device to turn it on and off. It's a true USB C to C cable, with power, data and power delivery (USB C PD) lines connected so it can be used for high voltages/currents as well as data syncing. When switched ON it acts as a normal cable. When OFF the power line...

Some days we're feeling extra fancy here at the 'fruit warehouse, and we have a big soft spot for colorful cables that make our projects look like Transformers. Like, peep this fully reversible pink/purple Blinka-inspired cable. Or the USB C to USB C Cable w/ 100W Watt Display - 1 meter Black Woven. Our latest addition to the collection is this mechatronic...

Some days we're feeling extra fancy here at the 'fruit warehouse, and we have a big soft spot for colorful cables that make our projects look like Transformers. Like, peep this fully reversible pink/purple Blinka-inspired cable. Or the USB C to USB C Cable w/ 100W Watt Display - 1 meter Black Woven. Our latest addition to the collection is this mechatronic...

Everyone has that "good charger" in the house, which seems to get your phone from 4% to 100% in record time. But it's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? Why does one charger work great while another doesn't seem to budge at all? It has to do with whether that charger supports USB Type C Power Delivery (PD) and, of course, the supply's output current ability and the length...

Everyone has that "good charger" in the house, the one that seems to get your phone from 4% to 100% in record time. But it's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? Why does one charger work great while another doesn't seem to budge at all? It has to do with whether that charger supports USB Type C Power Delivery (PD) and, of course, the supply's output current ability and the...

Everyone has that "good charger" in the house, the one that seems to get your phone from 4% to 100% in record time. But it's a bit of a mystery isn't it? Why does one charger work great while another doesn't seem to budge at all. It has to do with whether that charger supports USB Quick Charge, and of course the output current ability and the length and quality of...

This USB Type C cable adds a DB-9 (DE-9) serial port to your computer or laptop. Works with MacOS X, Linux, and Windows. Note that this provides (approximately) +-6V serial (RS232) not 5V serial (TTL), good for old devices like GPS, handhelds, programmers, etc with chunky DB9's on the side. Some cheaper RS232 cables 'cheat' and only give you 0-5V which won't work...

This one goes out to all the A/V professionals, broadcast engineers, and black box fans in the audience! This handy HDMI and USB Type-C Panel Mount Extension cable will make it easy to extend your project, which needs both power/data over USB and a video output or input signal over classic HDMI connectors. You get plenty of extra cable, too, 1 meter of each, for...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, check this Right Angle Black Woven USB-C to USB-A Cable. USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. Works great with any device or cable that has a USB C port. This cable is a...

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit! Rather than the regular USB A, this cable has USB C to USB C plugs! USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data and power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB correctly the first time? Works great with any device that has...

This panel mount cable is great for making USB Host or (some) client connections with a panel-mount setup. On the small panel-mount side you get a USB C connector, the other end has power, ground and D+ / D- lines. We particularly like that the panel mount part is very small, only about half an inch diameter, and you get a JST PH cable on the other end for quick...

This cable will let you get rid of all those wall adapters you have stashed in the plastic bin in the basement. Instead of multiple wall warts with different power and current capabilities, this cable will convert any USB Type C power adapter with Power Delivery (PD) support into a 15V DC power port, at up to 5 Amps output! Inside the cable is a PD sink negotiation...

This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers and more. If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we have a B version here. First, let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these in custom colors, and if you have to have visible...

Some days we're feeling extra fancy here at the 'fruit warehouse, and we have a big soft spot for woven fabric cables. Like, peep this fully reversible pink/purple Blinka-inspired cable or this mithril-like 3-in-1 Sync and Charge cable. Our latest addition to the collection is this 1 meter long Adafruit Black Woven USB Cable with USB Type A to Right Angle USB Type C....

This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers, and more. If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we have a B version here. First, let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these in custom colors, and if you have to have visible...

Discontinued - you can grab this HDMI Input to USB 2.0 Video Capture Adapter instead! Here's one of the easiest capture solutions for getting HDMI data into any system with a USB-C port. Use this capture device to convert a video signal from a camera (or another device) into a digital format your computer can recognize. It's trivially easy to use: connect one end to...