{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-1-x-usb-4-0-gen-3-40-gbps-cable-type-c-to-type-c-0-5-m-3a","title":"Pegasus Astro 1 x USB 4.0 Gen 3 (40 Gbps) cable Type-C to Type-C 0.5 m 3A","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 4.0 Gen 3 (40 Gbps) Data Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C to Type-C Connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5-meter (ca.) Cable Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3A Current Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSB 4.0 Gen 3 Cable (40 Gbps) - Type-C to Type-C, 0.5m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C to Type-C cable delivers a maximum data transfer rate of 40 Gbps, ensuring your high-resolution camera data gets from the telescope to your computer without delay. With a 3A current rating and a compact 0.5m length, it provides stable power and minimizes cable drag for streamlined imaging rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e40 Gbps Transfer Speed: Minimize Data Bottlenecks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB 4.0 Gen 3 standard enables a massive 40 Gbps throughput, essential for modern planetary and deep-sky imaging. When you're capturing hundreds or thousands of frames, this speed prevents the connection from becoming a bottleneck, allowing your camera to write to disk at its maximum native frame rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.5m Length and 3A Current: A Clean, Powered Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for on-telescope use, the short 0.5m length prevents coiling and snagging as the mount tracks across the sky. The 3A current rating ensures that connected devices, such as a cooled CMOS camera or an equipment hub, receive stable and sufficient power through a single cable, simplifying your entire setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary advantage of a 40 Gbps USB 4.0 cable for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e40 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e data rate is critical for high-frame-rate planetary imaging and for downloading large files from high-resolution CMOS sensors. It minimizes the time spent waiting for data to transfer, allowing you to capture more frames in a limited window of good seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan this 0.5m USB 4.0 cable power my astronomy camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e3A current rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cable is designed to power many compatible USB-C devices directly from the host computer or hub. This can often eliminate the need for a separate 12V power supply for your camera, reducing cable clutter on your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I choose a short 0.5m USB cable for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for connecting devices that are mounted together on the optical tube assembly (OTA), such as a camera to a mini-PC or a guide camera to a hub. This minimizes the risk of the cable snagging on the mount during slewing and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this USB 4.0 Gen 3 cable backward compatible with older USB ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this USB 4.0 cable is backward compatible with USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, and 2.0 hosts and devices. However, the transfer speed will be limited to the maximum rate of the slowest component in the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of devices can I connect with this Type-C to Type-C cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable is designed for connecting any two devices with USB Type-C ports. Common astronomy applications include connecting a modern CMOS camera to a laptop or mini-PC, linking a power\/data hub to a computer, or connecting high-speed external storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this 40 Gbps cable support video output for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB 4.0 standard includes DisplayPort Alternate Mode, allowing it to carry high-resolution video signals. This cable can be used to connect a USB-C enabled monitor to a compatible computer, making it a versatile tool for both data transfer and display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 4.0 Gen 3 (40 Gbps) Type-C male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 4.0 Gen 3 (40 Gbps) Type-C male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eca. 0.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eUSB 4.0 Gen 3 (40 Gbps) cable Type-C to Type-C 0.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686371946781,"sku":"PEG-USB4C-C-05M","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-1-x-usb-4-0-gen-3-40-gbps-cable-type-c-to-type-c-0-5-m-3-1.png?v=1793649323","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/pegasus-astro-1-x-usb-4-0-gen-3-40-gbps-cable-type-c-to-type-c-0-5-m-3a","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}