USB Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Useful on remaining Type-A ports, but 10 Gbps and higher power are moving to USB-C first. Not a target for new consumer form factors.
Data speed10 Gbps
Max power4.5 W
Home · Connectors · USB Type-A · USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB Type-AUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Useful on remaining Type-A ports, but 10 Gbps and higher power are moving to USB-C first. Not a target for new consumer form factors.
Specification
- Form factor
- USB Type-A
- Specification
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Max data
- 10 Gbps
- Max power
- 4.5 W
- Pins
- 9
- Reversible
- No
- Introduced
- 2013
- Cable cost
- (~$18)
10 Gbps USB-A cable when both ends support Gen 2. (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
Same nine-pin Type-A shell as Gen 1; needs Gen 2 capable cable and host to reach 10 Gbps.