Description
Description
USB Type B to USB Type-C Adapter (code AD17M) is a universal adapter that allows you to connect modern devices with a USB Type-C port to equipment equipped with a classic USB Type B connector.
Ideal for professional and domestic tasks:
- DJ controllers and audio equipment: connecting mixers, samplers, pads, MIDI keyboards, audio interfaces, mixing consoles.
- Office equipment: printers, scanners, plotters, MFPs with USB Type B interface.
- Computer peripherals: keyboards, mice, graphics tablets, external hard drives (with support for the corresponding standard).
- Laboratory and measuring equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers with USB interface.
- Other devices: cash registers, security systems, stationary terminals.
Key adapter features:
- Connection type: USB Type B (male) → USB Type-C (female).
- Housing material: durable plastic, resistant to mechanical stress.
- Contacts: gold-plated, ensuring stable signal and protection against oxidation.
- Compatibility: supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 standards (depending on the specifications of the connected device).
- Compactness: light and small, does not create inconvenience during carrying or permanent connection.
What you get:
- Reliable adapter for professional and home use.
- Ability to use old equipment with modern laptops, tablets and smartphones equipped with USB Type-C port.
- Stable data and power transmission (if supported by the device).
- A solution to connector incompatibility without purchasing new equipment.
Technical specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
| Product code | AD17M |
| Adapter type | USB Type B (male) → USB Type-C (female) |
| Supported standards | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (compatibility) |
| Contact material | Gold plating |
| Cable length | Adapter only (no cable) |
| Weight | ~15 g |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to +60°C |
How to use the adapter?
- Connect the USB Type B connector of the adapter to the corresponding port of your device (printer, controller, etc.).
- Insert the USB Type-C cable from your laptop, tablet or charger into the Type-C port of the adapter.
- Make sure the connection is established — the device should be detected by the system.
Important: the adapter does not convert signals between different USB standards (e.g., from USB 2.0 to USB 3.1), but only provides a physical connection. Data transfer speed and power will be limited by the capabilities of the connected device and cable.
Comparative table: USB Type B → Type-C adapter vs. other solutions
| Solution | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Adapter AD17M (USB B → Type-C) | Compact size, low price, direct connection without extra cables | No protocol conversion, only physical compatibility |
| USB B → Type-C cable (ready-made) | Convenience, solid connection | Less universal, requires a separate cable for each device |
| Docking station with USB B port | Multiple ports, ability to connect several devices | High cost, bulkiness |
| Replacing equipment with Type-C version | Native support, high speed | Very expensive, not always practical |
The USB Type B to USB Type-C adapter is a practical and economical solution for integrating old and new equipment. It will save you from having to buy additional cables or replace working devices just because of a change in connector standard.