Easily Transfer Data from a Memory Card to Your USB Type-C™ Computer or Tablet

Transfer data between a memory card and your USB-C computer or tablet with Tripp Lite’s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Multi-Drive Smart-Card Flash-Memory Media Reader/Writer. The U452-003 is a great portable solution; it has a lightweight aluminum housing and a built-in USB cable with a USB-C male connector.


Typical Applications

  • Transfer photos from a memory card to a USB-C computer that doesn’t have a built-in memory card reader
  • Transfer data from a USB-C computer or tablet to a memory card

USB-C for Easy Connection to Computers and Tablets

Unlike traditional USB connectors, USB-C connectors are reversible by design. The USB-C connector on this reader/writer plugs into a USB-C port on your computer or tablet in either direction, eliminating guesswork and providing a fast and easy connection the first time, every time.


Complies with USB 3.1 Gen 1 Standards


The U452-003 complies with USB 3.1 Gen 1 standards and supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. It’s compatible with all USB-enabled operating systems. The U452-003 is also backward-compatible with previous USB generations.

Wide Compatibility and Plug-and-Play Functionality for Simplified Setup

The U452-003 has multiple card slots to accept a wide range of SD (Secure Digital), Micro SD and CF (CompactFlash) memory cards. This compact unit is plug-and-play ready with no drivers or software to install. Just connect the USB-C male connector to the USB-C port on your computer or tablet and insert your memory card into the reader.

Tripp Lite U452-003 Product Summary

  • Transfers data between a memory card and a USB-C computer or tablet
  • Lightweight aluminum housing
  • Complies with USB 3.1 Gen 1 standards
  • Supports transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps
  • Accepts SD, Micro SD and CF memory cards
  • Plug-and-play functionality


What’s in the Box

  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Multi-Drive Smart-Card Flash-Memory Media Reader/Writer with Aluminum Housing