Completely shielded to offer optimal defense against RFI and EMI With AWG#28 wires, you can enjoy a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 Thick Cable (OD=6.0mm). USB 2.0 and 1.1 backward compatibility; lightweight for portability used to keep USB hubs, printers, mice, keyboards, and hard drives accessible from across the room or behind the desk. Connectors for cable extension that connect Type A male to Type A female