USB Cable — OEM / ODM Manufacturer

Factory-direct USB Type-A, Type-B and Type-C cables for printers, POS terminals, instruments, docks and consumer devices: USB 2.0 and USB 3.x grades, custom lengths, jackets and branding, MOQ from 1,000 pcs.

What we manufacture

This category covers the legacy and mixed-connector side of the USB family: every combination of Type-A, Type-B, Mini-B, Micro-B and Type-C that still appears on printers, scanners, POS terminals, test instruments, industrial panels, docking stations and drive enclosures. The 31 models listed here are the standard builds; each one can be re-specified for OEM/ODM orders.

Connector combinations in production include A-to-B 2.0 printer cables (MP366, PB466), A-to-B 3.0 with the taller SuperSpeed B plug for docks and enclosures (PB460, MP360), A-to-A male-to-male in both 2.0 and 3.0 (PB469, MP369, PB459) for KVM switches and industrial equipment that calls for an A-to-A link, A-to-Mini-B (PB468, MP368), A-to-Micro-B 2.0 at 2 A (PB487, MP387, ACE387TWH), A-to-Micro-B 3.0 (MP358, PB458), and Micro-B OTG (PB491). On the Type-C side we build C-to-A 3.0 (PB485) and OTG (PB489), C-to-B 2.0 for connecting square-B printers and audio interfaces to USB-C-only laptops (PB482), C-to-Mini and C-to-Micro (PB481, PB480, PB484), and A-to-C charge-and-sync leads rated from 3 A to 6 A (PLT495GR, PLT489GR, PF496, PLT497ABK).

Two USB grades are stocked. USB 2.0 cables run at 480 Mbps and cover printers, scanners, MIDI equipment, barcode readers and most charging applications. USB 3.2 Gen 1 cables (marketed as USB 3.0 on the product pages) run at 5 Gbps for external drives, docking stations, hubs and capture devices. Conductors are oxygen-free copper, not copper-clad aluminum. Jackets are PVC as standard, with TPE for cables that are coiled daily and nylon braid for retail programs. Housings are either one-piece over-molded PVC, which removes the shell seam and spreads strain along the jacket, or rigid ABS shells in white or black. 24K gold-plated contacts are available on request. Shielding (foil, braid or both, with or without drain wire) is specified per application; instrument and factory-floor programs normally call for full-coverage braid. Lengths are cut to order; there is no fixed length list.

Specification ranges

Connector combination	USB grade	Data rate	Max length (passive)	Typical use
A to B (square)	USB 2.0	480 Mbps	about 5 m	Printers, scanners, POS, audio and MIDI interfaces
A to B (SuperSpeed)	USB 3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	about 3 m	Docking stations, hubs, HDD and SSD enclosures
A to A (male-male)	USB 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1	480 Mbps / 5 Gbps	about 5 m / about 3 m	KVM switches, industrial panels, USB switches
A to Mini-B or Micro-B	USB 2.0	480 Mbps	about 5 m	Dash cams, cameras, GPS, handheld terminals, charging
A to Micro-B 3.0	USB 3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	about 3 m	Portable hard drives and SSDs
C to A	USB 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1	480 Mbps / 5 Gbps	about 5 m / about 3 m	Phones and accessories on USB-A hosts; charge-and-sync up to 6 A
C to B, Mini-B or Micro-B	USB 2.0	480 Mbps	about 5 m	Legacy peripherals on USB-C-only computers
C to C	USB 2.0	480 Mbps	about 5 m	60 W charging at 3 A without eMarker

Above 3 A on a Type-C cable an eMarker chip is required; the 10 Gbps Gen 2 and USB4 models are covered in the USB-C category and are limited to about 1 m passive at Gen 2.

Certification and testing

The factory holds a USB-IF certification on record (Test ID 6801, USB4 Gen3 Type-C cable, certified 2022), so cables can be submitted for USB-IF compliance testing when a program requires the logo. The quality system is ISO 9001, audited by SGS, and the site holds a BSCI social-compliance audit. Materials are RoHS and REACH compliant, and test reports are available for customer-specific substance lists.

Every cable is electrically tested before packing for continuity and pin mapping on all conductors. Sample lots go through insertion and withdrawal cycling on the connector, bend testing at the strain relief, and a pull test between plug and jacket. For instrument and printer programs we can add a data-pair wiring check so that charge-only and data-capable variants are never mixed on the line.

How to specify for a quote

Ends: connector at each end, including 2.0 versus 3.0 B and male versus female
Grade: USB 2.0 or USB 3.2 Gen 1
Length: in meters or feet, with tolerance if it matters
AWG and current: power-pair gauge or required current (2 A, 3 A, 5 A, 6 A) and whether data pairs must be wired
Jacket: PVC, TPE or nylon braid, outer diameter if constrained
Color: jacket and housing color, Pantone reference if required
Logo: mold-in, laser or pad print, with artwork
Packaging: bulk bag, polybag with label, or retail box; carton quantity
Quantity: first order and expected annual volume

Quotes are returned within 24 hours of a complete specification.

Terms

MOQ starts at 1,000 pcs per model. Standard builds ship from inventory; custom lengths, colors and branded versions are produced in about 30 days after sample approval. Payment is T/T with a 30 percent deposit and 70 percent against the bill of lading; terms are negotiable for repeat programs. Dongguan Taitron Electronic Limited, trading as Tonetron, has produced cables since 1984 from a 50,000 square meter factory in Dongguan with over 300 employees, exporting to more than 40 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Do you make USB Type-B cables for printers and POS equipment?

Yes. USB 2.0 A-to-B printer cables are a standard line, along with C-to-B for printers used with USB-C-only computers and USB 3.0 A-to-B for docks and enclosures. All can be cut to length, over-molded in your color and printed with your logo. Charge-only variants are never substituted; the data pairs are wired and tested on every unit.

How long can a passive USB cable be before signal problems start?

USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps is reliable to about 5 m passive. USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps should be kept to about 3 m, and Gen 2 at 10 Gbps to about 1 m. Beyond those figures an active cable or repeater is needed. State the real installed length so we can quote the right conductor gauge and shielding rather than the shortest build.

What is the minimum order and lead time for a custom USB cable?

MOQ is 1,000 pcs per model. Standard black or white builds ship from stock. A custom cable with your length, jacket color, logo and packaging is normally produced in about 30 days after the sample is approved. Quotes are issued within 24 hours once the connector ends, grade, length, current rating and quantity are known.

Are your USB cables certified?

The factory is a USB-IF certification on record (TID 6801) with Test ID 6801 on record, so cables can be submitted for USB-IF compliance testing when your program requires the certified logo. The quality system is ISO 9001 audited by SGS, the site holds a BSCI audit, and materials are RoHS and REACH compliant. Test reports and declarations can be supplied with each shipment.

Can the same cable be used for charging at more than 3 A?

On A-to-C and C-to-C cables, up to 3 A (60 W on USB-C) is possible without an eMarker. Above 3 A, such as 5 A or 6 A fast-charge programs, the USB-C plug must carry an eMarker chip and the power pair needs heavier gauge conductors. Tell us the target current and charging protocol so the correct build is quoted.

Sourcing guides

Trading terms

MOQ: From 1,000 pcs
Lead time: Stock items ship from inventory; custom builds 30 days
Samples: Free in small quantity, ready in 3 days
Payment: T/T 30% deposit, 70% against B/L
Quotation: Within 24 hours of your specification

Everything here is negotiable. If your volume, terms or timeline do not fit the table, tell us what you need — we would rather discuss it than lose the enquiry.

What you get back within 24 hours

Unit price at your volume, real lead time, and whether the certification your market needs is already covered. If we are not the right factory for your spec, we will say so rather than waste your sampling round.

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