Connect to your external solutions and transfer data at 10x the speed of USB 2.0. StarTech.com's 1-foot USB 3.0 cable (A-B, male-male) offers a durable, high quality connection that harnesses the full capability of the USB 3.0 standard.Designed for next-generation SuperSpeed USB device connections, the 1-foot USB 3.0 cable supports a throughput of up to 5Gbps when used with a USB 3.0 host and device - an astounding 10x the capability of USB 2.0 (480Mbps).The 1-foot USB 3.0 cable features high quality Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) construction, helping to prevent electro-magnetic interference and ensuring reliable data communication.