Need to connect a new USB-C™ device to a USB-B device? This 1m USB-C to USB-B cable is the perfect solution. It's also compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. Connect newer USB 3.1 peripherals With a bandwidth of 10 Gbps, this USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable lets you connect your USB-B devices such as hard drive enclosures and docks to your laptop, at speeds like never before. Now, you can spend less time transferring and backing up your data and more time focusing on your projects and presentations. USB 3.1 is twice the speed of USB 3.0 and 20x faster than USB 2.0. Plus, the cable provides up to 3A for powering your devices, where supported. Connect older USB 3.0 devices You'll also be able to connect your older USB 3.0 peripheral devices to newer computers with data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. The USB31CB1M is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty for guaranteed reliability.