Rated at 5A and 100 W, the Tripp Lite U420-006-5A is a 6 ft USB-C to USB-C data transfer cable running USB 3.1 Gen 1 at up to 5 Gbit/s. Both ends terminate in reversible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C male connectors with nickel-plated shells and gold-plated contacts, and the 34/23 AWG conductors are enclosed in a PVC jacket. The cable supports a broad range of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks, Chromebooks, MacBooks, notebooks, hard drives, docking stations, flash drives, wall chargers and computers. It carries REACH and RoHS environmental compliance and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
Description
The Tripp Lite U420-006-5A is a USB-C to USB-C data transfer and charging cable designed for IT professionals, procurement teams, and power users who need a reliable, high-performance connection between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices. At 6 ft in length, it supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps and delivers a 5A (100W) power output, making it well suited for charging, syncing, and powering laptops, tablets, smartphones, docking stations, and hard drives across office, retail, and field environments. Reversible USB-C connectors eliminate orientation guesswork, nickel-plated connectors and gold-plated contacts ensure consistent conductivity, and backward compatibility with earlier USB generations protects existing infrastructure investments. RoHS and REACH compliance and a 3-year limited warranty add further assurance for enterprise procurement.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Information | |
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| Cable Type | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Cable Length | 6 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C - Male |
| Connector Plating | Nickel |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Device Supported |
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| American Wire Gauge | 34/23 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbit/s |
| Features |
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| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Shipping Height | 9" |
| Shipping Width | 7" |
| Shipping Weight (Approximate) | 1.28 oz |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Environmental Compliance |
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| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Warranty | |
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| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
FAQs
What data transfer speed does the Tripp-Lite U420-006-5A cable support?
The cable supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds up to 5 Gbps, making it suitable for fast file transfers between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices.
How much power can the Tripp-Lite U420-006-5A deliver for device charging?
It carries a 5A rating and delivers up to 100W of power output, enabling fast charging and powering of large-capacity devices such as notebooks and tablets.
What connector types are on each end of the Tripp-Lite U420-006-5A, and how long is the cable?
Both ends are USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C male connectors with nickel-plated housings and gold-plated contacts; the cable measures 6 ft in length.
Is the Tripp-Lite U420-006-5A compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports and older USB generations?
Yes, it is compatible with all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 devices and is also backward compatible with earlier USB generations for use with legacy equipment.
What warranty and environmental compliance certifications does the Tripp-Lite U420-006-5A carry?
It comes with a 3-year limited warranty and meets both RoHS and REACH environmental compliance requirements.
