# USB A Plug to USB C Jack Microadapter

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA5461 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
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As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of adapting, this wee microadapter has a USB A jack (e.g. it will plug into a computer...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.80 (inc GST) — $2.55 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $2.47 (exc GST) · 50+ $2.42 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 28 and Sep 01.

## Description

As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit, and speaking of *adapting*, this wee ***microadapter*** has a USB A jack (e.g. it will plug into a computer with an A port) and a USB C socket so your older computer or laptop can catch up to the latest USB Type C.

USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for transmitting data *and* power. Like Lightning and MagSafe cables, USB C has no up or down orientation. And who among us has inserted USB A correctly the first time?

Works great with any device that has a USB A socket and will let you attach a USB C cable. This adapter is low cost because it doesn't include USB 3 pins, so good for boards that don't need 3.0 speeds! Works best with USB 1 or 2. These adapters don't magically give you USB C speeds if you are using a USB 2.x port, and they won't give you the power negotiation stuff because your computer doesn't have that built-in. So it's strictly for devices that use 5V and up to 1A.

## Technical Details

- [Datasheet](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-files/5461/C17389_P5461.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/D/ADA5461-1.jpg)