Why is USB 3.0 Type-B different from Type-B 2.0?

The USB 3.0 Type-B connector is physically taller with an extra contact block, making it deliberately incompatible with USB 2.0 Type-B sockets to prevent connecting under-specified cables to SuperSpeed devices.

Can the PB460 be customized for bulk orders?

Yes. Length, jacket color, printed branding, and packaging are customizable for OEM/ODM orders. Contact us for custom specifications and minimum order details.

What are the construction materials?

The PB460 features a black PVC jacket with one-piece molded connectors for durability and reliability.

Is the PB460 a replacement cable suitable for high-data-transfer devices?

Yes. The PB460 is commonly purchased as a replacement cable for docking stations and drive enclosures where data transfer speed is critical and the cable is frequently moved between locations.

USB Cable

USB Type A - B 3.0 Cable - PB460

Name: USB Type A - B 3.0 Cable - PB460
Brand: Tonetron
SKU: PB460

USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable — SuperSpeed lead with the blue-block B connector fitted to docking stations, USB 3.0 hubs and external drive enclosures.

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Overview

The PB460 pairs USB-A with the USB 3.0 Type-B connector — physically taller than the USB 2.0 square B, with an extra contact block that makes it deliberately incompatible with a 2.0 B socket so the wrong cable cannot be forced into a SuperSpeed device.

This connector belongs to a specific and demanding class of equipment: USB 3.0 docking stations, powered hubs, external hard drive and SSD enclosures, and higher-end scanners and capture devices. What those devices have in common is that they move a lot of data, which is exactly where cable specification stops being academic. A docking station or drive enclosure connected on an under-specified link simply runs slow, with nothing on screen to explain it.

The cable is the component most likely to be lost when equipment is moved between desks or offices, and a USB 3.0 B lead is not something most users have spare — which makes it a steady replacement line rather than a one-off purchase.

Construction is a black PVC jacket with one-piece moulded housings.

Each unit ships with one cable. Length, jacket colour, printed branding and retail or bulk packaging are customisable for OEM/ODM orders.

Specifications

Spec	Value
Model	PB460
Cable material	PVC
Cable color	Black
Shell material	Molded
Connectors	USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B
Standard	USB 3.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices is the PB460 compatible with?: The PB460 is designed for USB 3.0 Type-B devices including docking stations, powered hubs, external hard drive and SSD enclosures, scanners, and capture devices that require SuperSpeed data transfer.
Why is USB 3.0 Type-B different from Type-B 2.0?: The USB 3.0 Type-B connector is physically taller with an extra contact block, making it deliberately incompatible with USB 2.0 Type-B sockets to prevent connecting under-specified cables to SuperSpeed devices.
Can the PB460 be customized for bulk orders?: Yes. Length, jacket color, printed branding, and packaging are customizable for OEM/ODM orders. Contact us for custom specifications and minimum order details.
What are the construction materials?: The PB460 features a black PVC jacket with one-piece molded connectors for durability and reliability.
Is the PB460 a replacement cable suitable for high-data-transfer devices?: Yes. The PB460 is commonly purchased as a replacement cable for docking stations and drive enclosures where data transfer speed is critical and the cable is frequently moved between locations.