ShillehTek USB-C Cable 2A Manual

Overview

This is a sturdy USB-A to USB-C cable in 0.5 m (1.64 ft) length, rated for up to 2 A of current. The shorter length keeps cable clutter down on a busy bench, and the 2 A rating gives you enough headroom to fast-charge phones, power USB-C development boards, or feed a Raspberry Pi 4/5 with a single cable from a 2 A wall adapter or a host PC's USB-A port.

Use it for charging modern Android phones, tablets, and accessories; programming and powering USB-C dev boards (Arduino UNO R4, Seeed XIAO, Raspberry Pi Pico W with USB-C carrier boards); or as a general-purpose data + power cable for any USB-C peripheral that doesn't require Power Delivery (PD) high-voltage modes.

At a Glance

Length

0.5 m (1.64 ft)

Connector A

USB-A male

Connector B

USB-C male

Current

Up to 2 A

Data Speed

USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)

Color

Black

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cable Length	0.5 m / 1.64 ft
Connector A	USB Type-A male
Connector B	USB Type-C male
USB Standard	USB 2.0
Maximum Data Rate	480 Mbps (Hi-Speed)
Maximum Current	2 A
Voltage Rating	5V (legacy USB-A host)
Conductor	Tinned copper
Shielding	Foil + braid
Jacket	PVC, black
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C

Use Cases & Compatibility

This cable works with any device that accepts USB-A on the host side and USB-C on the peripheral side. It carries data and 5V power; it does not negotiate USB-PD higher voltages (which require a USB-C-to-USB-C cable plus a PD source).

Use Case	Notes
Phone / tablet charging	2 A allows reasonably quick charge on most modern phones over 5V QC profiles.
Arduino UNO R4 / R4 WiFi	Powers and programs the board directly from your PC's USB-A.
Seeed XIAO series (RP2040, ESP32C3/C6, nRF52840, ESP32S3)	One cable for power + USB-CDC programming.
Raspberry Pi 4 / Pi 5	Boots and runs from 2 A in lightweight scenarios; for heavy use prefer the official PSU.
USB-C peripherals (hubs, drives, microphones)	USB 2.0 speed only — not for SuperSpeed external SSDs.
USB-C accessories needing < 2 A @ 5V	Audio interfaces, LED strips, fans, keyboards.

Tip: A short cable (0.5 m) is the right choice for keeping a phone or dev board next to your PC. For longer reach use a 1 m or 2 m cable; voltage drop on a short 0.5 m cable is negligible even at the full 2 A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this support USB Power Delivery (PD) fast-charging?

No — PD requires a USB-C-to-USB-C cable plus a PD-capable charger. This is a USB-A to USB-C cable; the host side is fixed at 5V. You can still get the standard 5V @ 2A profile that most phones recognise as "fast charge" over Quick Charge 1.0 / 5V/2A.

Can it transfer data, or is it charge-only?

Both. It's a full USB 2.0 cable with all four conductors (D+, D-, V+, GND), so it works for charging, programming microcontrollers, and transferring files at up to 480 Mbps.

Why is it only 0.5 m? I might want longer.

Short cables minimise voltage drop, eliminate clutter on the bench, and travel better in a backpack. If you need 1-2 m, ShillehTek and most retailers sell longer USB-A to USB-C cables; the wiring is identical.

Is this rated for SuperSpeed (USB 3.x)?

No, this is a USB 2.0 cable. The connector shape is USB-C but the internal wiring uses the USB 2.0 pin set, so transfer speeds top out at 480 Mbps. For fast external SSDs (5/10/20 Gbps) you'd need a SuperSpeed-rated USB-C cable, which is physically thicker and more expensive.

Will it work with my MacBook / iPad / Pi 5?

Yes — from a USB-A wall adapter or the USB-A port on a hub or older PC. To go USB-C-to-USB-C (e.g., MacBook to iPad), you need a USB-C to USB-C cable; that's a different cable.

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