USB Type Micro-B Female Computer Adapters/Converters

Discover Fascinating Details About the USB Female to Female Adapter

When you need to plug a normal USB into a different type of USB slot, a USB female to female adapter can be extremely useful. This style of adapter slots into a USB socket and contains an extra socket that will fit a standard USB plug. Whether you want an angled adapter to fit something in a tight area or an adapter that turns a 2.0 socket into a 3.0 one, eBay has inexpensive choices that will help.

There are many USB adapter styles you can pick from when shopping on eBay.

• Micro USB adapter: This female to female USB adapter makes a normal female USB port compatible with a micro USB socket.
• USB 3.0 adapter: A 3.0 female adapter turns a 2.0 USB socket into the blue 3.0 socket.
• Right angle adapter: For situations where a USB will not easily fit into the socket, use a right angle adapter.
• Swivel adapter: A USB female to female adapter with a swivelling portion in the middle helps you to slot USBs into hard-to-reach sockets.
• Splitter: A female to female USB splitter turns one female port into two female ports.

USB A and USB C are two common types of USBs used for female to female adapters. The USB A is the standard rectangular style used in many computer and other electronic actions. A USB C is smaller and has rounded ends. It is frequently used for smartphones or other portable electronics.

When shopping for new and used USB female to female adapters on eBay, you may notice that some products use gold plating on the connector portion and have a slightly higher price. The difference in data transfer between a normal and a gold-plated female to female USB adapter is minimal at first. However, since gold does not tarnish, it can provide a better signal transmission if the connector is left in an environment where tarnishing is likely.

An adapter, port, or device intended for USB 3.0 will still work with an USB 2.0 adapter and vice versa. However, you will not get the faster speeds associated with USB 3.0 sockets and plugs unless both the male and female parts are designed for USB 3.0.