{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-usb-3-0-type-a-male-to-usb-3-0-type-b-male-0-3-m-black","title":"Pegasus Astro Pack of 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A male to USB 3.0 Type-B male 0.3 m black","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 2 USB 3.0 A-to-B Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-A Male Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-B Male Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.3 meter (approx. 1 foot) Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Short-Range Device Connections\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\u003ePack of 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cables - 0.3m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack of 2 USB 3.0 cables provides a reliable, high-speed link between your astronomy camera and control computer over a short 0.3 m distance. The USB 3.0-A male to USB 3.0-B male connection is the standard for modern planetary cameras, filter wheels, and focusers, ensuring you can manage multiple devices without excess cable length.\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\u003e0.3m USB 3.0 Cables for Clutter-Free Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage of a 0.3 m cable is eliminating cable drag and snags at the telescope. When connecting a guide camera, focuser, or filter wheel to a USB hub mounted on the optical tube, this short length keeps your setup tidy and reduces the risk of tangled wires during slewing. Using the USB 3.0 standard ensures that high-frame-rate cameras are not bottlenecked by data speed, allowing you to capture planetary and lunar data at the sensor's maximum capability.\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\"\u003eWhy would I need a short 0.3m USB 3.0 cable for my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short \u003cstrong\u003e0.3 m cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for connecting peripherals like a camera or filter wheel to a USB hub that is already mounted on your telescope OTA or dovetail bar. This minimizes cable loops that can snag on the mount or tripod legs as the telescope tracks, leading to a cleaner and safer imaging rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat astronomy devices use a USB 3.0 Type-B port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square-like \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-B\u003c\/strong\u003e port is common on many dedicated astronomy cameras from manufacturers like ZWO and QHY, as well as on some electronic filter wheels, focus controllers, and all-in-one power\/USB hubs like the ZWO ASIAIR or Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this USB 3.0 cable suitable for high-frame-rate planetary imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e interface is essential for planetary imaging with modern CMOS cameras. It provides the high data bandwidth required to stream hundreds of frames per second at high resolution from the camera to your capture software, which is critical for lucky imaging techniques on targets like Jupiter and Saturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre these USB 3.0 cables backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the cables are backward compatible. You can plug a USB 3.0 device into a USB 2.0 port on your computer using this cable, but the data transfer speed will be limited to the slower USB 2.0 standard. To get the full speed, both the device and the computer port must be USB 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this product include one or two cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pack of \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e individual USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cables, each approximately 0.3 m in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a USB-B and USB-A connector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A male\u003c\/strong\u003e connector is the standard rectangular plug you find on computers and hubs. The \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-B male\u003c\/strong\u003e connector is the squarer plug typically found on peripheral devices like printers, audio interfaces, and many astronomy cameras. This cable connects the two types.\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 3.0–A male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0–B male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eca. 0.3 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 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable (0.3m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 2\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":52686370767133,"sku":"PEG-USB3B-03M","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-usb-3-0-type-a-male-to-usb-3-0-type-b-male-0-1.png?v=1793649428","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/pegasus-astro-pack-of-2-x-usb-3-0-type-a-male-to-usb-3-0-type-b-male-0-3-m-black","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}