USB-C to USB-A Adapter Cable Connects Peripherals to Tablets, Chromebooks, Laptops and MacBooks with Blazing Speed

By powering and connecting different USB devices, Tripp Lite’s U428-C6N-F USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) to USB-A, 3.1, Gen 1 cable helps you manage your computers and peripherals efficiently. This black, 6 in. cable with a USB-C/Thunderbolt™ 3 (M) connector and a USB-A (F) connector supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and provides power output up to 3 amps (60 watts), more than sufficient for charging, syncing and powering compatible devices.

  • USB-C to USB-A (M/F) 6 in. cable adapter, also compatible with all Thunderbolt 3 devices
  • Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds up to 5 Gbps for fast data transfers
  • Backward compatible with previous USB generations
  • Reversible USB-C plug connects in either direction for immediate no-fuss use
  • USB-IF-certified
  • Molded nickel-plated connectors with gold-plated contacts
  • Flexible PVC jacket and integral strain reliefs
  • RoHS compliant

Flexibility to Connect Older and Newer Devices

The U428-C6N-F is ideal for connecting USB-A peripherals like hard drives, memory sticks and printers to laptops that have no USB-A port. Its USB-C male connector is compatible with any device with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port, including a MacBook®, Ultrabook™ or Chromebook™, and is backward compatible with previous USB generations, giving you the flexibility to connect different devices without needing as many different cables.


What’s in the Box

  • U428-C6N-F USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Cable, USB-C to USB-A (M/F), 6 in.

Reversible Connector Plugs in Easily

Unlike traditional USB cables that connect in only one direction, the reversible USB-C male connector on the U428-C6N-F plugs into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port in either direction for a fumble-free connection every time.


Typical Applications

  • Connect a printer or scanner to the USB-C port on a computer or laptop
  • Transfer data from a thumb drive to a USB-C device 
  • Connect a smartphone or tablet to a USB-A charger with an additional USB-A cable
  • Connect a computer, laptop or MacBook to a docking station or hub

USB-IF-Certified Premium Construction for Superior Performance

The U428-C6N-F 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 industry’s highest environmental, mechanical and electrical standards for efficiency and safety. Its premium foil and braid shielding delivers reliable, error-free signal quality. Molded nickel-plated connectors with gold-plated contacts ensure excellent conductivity. A flexible PVC jacket and integral strain reliefs provide long-lasting durability.