Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable with 2 Ferrite Cores 5M Black (VAS-A16-B500)
The Vention USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Printer Cable (VAS-A16-B500) connects a standard USB-A port to a USB-B port over a 5-meter length, so it links a computer to a printer, scanner, or other USB-B peripheral placed well away from the desk. Because it’s built to the USB 2.0 standard, it transfers data at up to 480Mbps, and it stays backward compatible with full-speed USB 1.1 (12Mbps) and low-speed USB 1.0 (1.5Mbps) devices. In addition, two ferrite cores along the cable’s length reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and help keep the signal clean over the longer 5-meter run, which matters more on an extended cable than a short one.
Its PVC jacket protects the cable body over daily use, and gold-plated connectors at both ends resist corrosion, so the connection stays reliable through repeated plugging and unplugging. It’s rated for a 0°C to 60°C operating range, so it holds up in a typical office or home environment. As a result, it suits printer and scanner setups where the USB-B device sits further from the computer than a standard 1-2 meter cable can reach.
Key Features
In short, this cable stands out in five areas:
- USB-A to USB-B connector, which, in turn, links a computer to a printer, scanner, or other USB-B peripheral
- 5-meter length, useful for reaching a printer or scanner placed away from the desk or on the other side of a room
- USB 2.0 data transfer at up to 480Mbps, with backward compatibility down to USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices
- Two ferrite cores, which reduce electromagnetic interference and help keep the signal clean over the extended length
- Gold-plated connectors, which resist corrosion and, as a result, keep the connection stable over time
Technical Specifications
Specifically, the table below details the core specifications of this cable:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Vention VAS-A16-B500 |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Type-A male to Type-B male |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 (backward compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 1.0) |
| Data Transfer Speed | Up to 480Mbps |
| EMI Protection | 2x ferrite cores |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Connector Plating | Gold-plated |
| Cable Length | 5m |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Color | Black |
Who This Cable Is Best Suited For
As a result of this combination of specs, three types of users benefit most:
- Anyone connecting a printer or scanner placed away from the desk, since the 5-meter length reaches further than a standard short USB-B cable
- Offices and shared workspaces, where a printer often sits on a separate table or cabinet rather than right next to the computer
- Users troubleshooting signal noise on long USB runs, because the two ferrite cores help reduce EMI that becomes more noticeable as cable length increases
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