USB Type-A
USB 2.0
Still extremely common on PCs, hubs, and accessories, but new consumer designs are moving to USB-C. Treat as maintenance inventory, not the growth path.
Data speed480 Mbps
Max power2.5 W
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USB Type-AUSB 2.0
Still extremely common on PCs, hubs, and accessories, but new consumer designs are moving to USB-C. Treat as maintenance inventory, not the growth path.
Specification
- Form factor
- USB Type-A
- Specification
- USB 2.0
- Max data
- 480 Mbps
- Max power
- 2.5 W
- Pins
- 4
- Reversible
- No
- Introduced
- 2000
- Cable cost
- (~$12)
Common USB-A 480 Mbps cable. (as of 2026) Source: Manual US retail band for a ~1 m cable that supports this data tier (2026). Not host port BOM cost; not no-name bulk bin fantasy.
Status
Still on a large installed base. Less often chosen for brand-new consumer designs.
Capabilities
- Data - This tier is rated for more than charge-only use.
Notes
Baseline configured load is 500 mA. Dedicated chargers and Battery Charging (BC 1.2) can deliver more current without changing the connector shape.