&lt;b&gt;USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter Connects an Existing USB Device to Your USB-C Laptop&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This 15.24 cm USB-C 3.1 to USB-A cable allows you to connect USB devices to your smartphone tablet laptop MacBook Chromebook or Ultrabooks USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. USB wall chargers hard drives memory sticks printers and other peripherals with USB-A ports will be able to communicate with your computer or other USB-C mobile device.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;PD Charging Cable Charges Devices and Transfers Data at Fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 Speeds&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The USB-C to USB-A cable supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The Power Delivery cable also provides power output up to 3 amps (60 watts) which is more than sufficient for charging syncing and powering compatible devices. The cable is backward compatible with previous USB generations allowing you to use it with older USB 3.0 USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 equipment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reversible USB-C Connector Attaches in Either Direction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unlike traditional USB cables that connect in only one direction the reversible USB-C male connector plugs into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port in either direction for a fumble-free connection every time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;USB-IF Certification Ensures Rigorous Testing and Top-of-the-Line Performance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable meets the high standards of USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum Inc.) a non-profit organization consisting of companies that developed the USB specification. Receiving USB-IF certification means the U428-C6N-F meets the industrys highest environmental mechanical and electrical standards. It operates with your USB peripherals adapters and cables with top efficiency and safety.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Typical Application&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Charge and sync a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 mobile device from a USB-A wall charger up to 0.91 m away&lt;br /&gt; Connect a printer or scanner to the USB-C port on your computer or laptop&lt;br /&gt; Transfer data between an external hard drive or flash drive and your computer or laptop&lt;br /&gt; Connect your computer or laptop to a docking station or hub&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Certified by USB-IF to ensure highest-grade construction and performance&lt;br /&gt; Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds up to 5 Gbps to ensure fast data transfers&lt;br /&gt; Power Delivery cable provides 3A (60W) power output for charging mobile devices&lt;br /&gt; Reversible USB-C plug connects in either direction for immediate no-fuss use&lt;br /&gt; USB-C to USB-A adapter cable compatible with USB-A USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  Device with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port (USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatibility required to achieve USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds)&lt;br /&gt;  Device with a USB-A port&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  U428-C6N-F USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter Cable M/F USB-IF 15.24 cm