Arduino USB A-B Cable for UNO/MEGA - 1.2m

This cable is primarily designed for Arduino Uno, Mega, and other development boards requiring a USB Type-B connection for programming and serial communication. It is also compatible with many USB Type-B peripherals like printers, scanners, and external hard drives.

Gold-plated connectors provide superior corrosion resistance and enhanced conductivity compared to standard connectors. This leads to more reliable signal transmission, reduced data loss, and improved longevity of the cable, especially crucial for sensitive data applications and frequent use.

This is a USB 2.0 cable, supporting data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps (Megabits per second). This speed is sufficient for programming microcontrollers, uploading firmware, transferring sensor data, and other standard serial communication tasks with Arduino boards and similar devices.

High-quality shielding, including aluminum under-mold, foil, and braid, protects the internal data lines from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This prevents data corruption and ensures stable, error-free communication, which is vital in noisy electrical environments or for critical applications.

As a standard USB 2.0 cable, it is rated to safely deliver power up to 500mA at 5V, which is sufficient for powering most Arduino boards and many low-power USB Type-B peripherals. Always ensure your device's power requirements do not exceed this specification.