Hosa Technology's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B Cable is a 10' cable designed to connect a computer with a USB 3.0 Micro-B device such as a portable hard drive or optical drive. One end of this cable features a standard USB Type-A male connector, and the other side has a USB 3.0 Micro-B male connector, which is wider than USB 2.0 micro-B connector. This cable is designed with USB 3.0 technology for a data transfer rate of up to 5 Gb/s. In addition, the connectors are equipped with nickel plating, which enhances the signal.