USB Cable
USB-A to USB-C Cable
USB-A to USB-C cables connect a rectangular USB-A port to a USB-C device or accessory, commonly bridging older computers and chargers to newer USB-C hardware.
Related: USB-A · USB-C · USB-A to USB-C Adapters
Characteristics
| Connector ends | USB-A to USB-C |
|---|---|
| Reversible | USB-C end: yes; USB-A end: no |
| Typical uses | Connecting USB-C phones, controllers, accessories, and other devices to USB-A computers, chargers, hubs, and power sources |
| Possible USB data support | Depends on the USB-A port, cable wiring, and USB-C device; implementations can range from USB 2.0 to USB 3.x |
| Charging | Commonly supported, with available power limited by the USB-A source, cable, and receiving device |
| USB Power Delivery | A USB-A to USB-C cable does not provide the same USB-C-to-USB-C Power Delivery connection used for modern high-power charging |
| Display support | Does not by itself provide USB-C display-mode capability from a USB-A port |
| Charge-only cables | Some cables may omit or limit data support, so data capability should be verified |
| Main compatibility rule | Check both the USB-A port generation and the cable's data and charging specifications rather than assuming capability from the USB-C end |