Connect Legacy USB 3.0 Devices to a New USB-C (USB Type-C) and Thunderbolt 3 Enabled SystemsThrough our Male USB-C to Female USB 3.0 Cable (USBC-AF3). you can plug almost any legacy USB 1.1. 2.0. or 3.0 device you own into your new USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptop. tablet. or phone.Since this cable is a passive adapter and is short in length. its functionality prevents signal interference and timing issues associated with active cables. Adapter cable features clean shielding and is completely plug and play. (Though please note devices connected to the adapter will require drivers as normal.)As a USB 3.0 cable. our USB-C to female Type-A cable supports up to 5Gbps SuperSpeed transfers for USB 3.0 devices. with backwards compatibility for USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 adapters like this one are also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1. In terms of functionality. it offers the same throughput as USB 3.0 with transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. and does not support USB PD (Power Delivery).