StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB 2.0 Type A to Male Barrel Power, Black, 2 m

StarTech USB2 Series IC Socket USB Cable, 2m Cable Length, Black Jacket - USB2TYPEM2M

This IC socket USB cable connects a USB host to devices requiring a barrel-style power input, enabling data and power interfacing in programming and embedded applications. It conforms to USB2 signalling and carries a PVC-sheathed lead suitable for workshop and development environments, with both ends fitted as male connectors.

Features and Benefits:

• USB2.0 signalling supports legacy data-rate compatibility
  2m length permits flexible bench-to-equipment reach
  Male USBA to barrel ensures direct power delivery
  PVC jacket in black offers abrasion resistance
  CE marked for conformity with applicable European requirements

Applications

• Used for programming ICs via USB2 interfaces
  Suitable for power-feeding embedded IC sockets
  Ideal for bench testing peripherals requiring barrel input
  Can be used for connecting development kits to hosts

Which connector types are fitted at each end?

One end uses a USB Type A male plug and the other a male barrel power connector, providing a direct male-to-male link between host and powered device.

What material protects the cable and how does it behave mechanically?

The outer sheath is polyvinyl chloride which resists surface wear and offers standard flexibility for routine handling and cable routing.

Is the cable rated for hazardous-area use?

No, it lacks hazardous-area certification and is intended for non-hazardous environments only.

Which approvals does it hold for regulatory compliance?

It carries CE approval indicating conformity with relevant European directives for this category of cable.