Completely shielded to offer the best defense against EMI and RFI Experience 10x faster data transfer rates with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps when using AWG#28 wires compared to USB 2.0 Thick Cable (OD=6.0mm). USB 2.0 backwards compatibility, 1.1 light weight for portability used to hold USB hubs, hard drives, printers, mice, keyboards, and other items that are accessible from across the room or behind a desk. Connectors that convert Type A male to Type A female to extend cables