Product ID: MSDREADU3CA
Here’s a fast and easy way to access the data on your microSD™ card. This compact card-reader adapter lets you connect a microSD card to your computer’s USB-C™ or USB-A port, so that you can quickly offload the files and data you’ve saved on your portable devices.
Now you can easily transfer the files from your smartphones or digital cameras to your computer, or use your microSD card as a thumb drive.
Quickly offload the data from your microSD card onto your computer. This USB 3.0 card reader gives you fast and convenient access to files from smartphones, digital cameras, camcorders and any other devices that use a microSD card. It’s the ideal solution for quickly transferring high-definition videos, high-resolution photos and other files to your computer, through USB 3.0 data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. The adapter is also backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.x.
The card reader adapter works with microSD (Secure Digital), microSDHC™ (Secure Digital High Capacity) and Micro-SDXC™ (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) cards.
The unique design of the microSD card-reader adapter features both a USB-C and USB-A interface, providing versatile use with laptops, computers or other host devices with a USB-C or USB-A port. You can also use the micro SD card as a portable thumb drive with USB Type-C™ and USB Type-A host.
The compact, lightweight design makes this adapter easy to take with you, anywhere you go. Use the pocket-sized card reader to share content quickly from your smartphone, digital camera, or other device.
The MSDREADU3CA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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1 - External Ports | microSD | |
Connector(s) | 1 - Drive Connectors | MicroSD |
1 - Host Connectors | USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 (5Gbps) | |
USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 1, 5 Gbps) | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | -20°C to 75°C (-4°F to 167°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 5% ~ 90% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Bus Type | USB 3.0 | |
Number of Drives | 1 | |
Drive Installation | Removable | |
Chipset ID | Realtek - RTL5306e | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 22.0 mm [0.9 in] |
Package Length | 10.2 cm [4.0 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 24.7 g [0.9 oz] | |
Package Width | 74.0 mm [2.9 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5Gbps |
Type and Rate | USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s | |
UASP Support | No | |
Max Drive Capacity | Tested up to 64GB | |
Memory Media Type | microSD (Micro Secure Digital) | |
microSDHC (Micro Secure Digital High Capacity) | ||
microSDXC (Micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) | ||
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 5.0 g [0.2 oz] |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Product Length | 40.0 mm [1.6 in] | |
Product Width | 20.0 mm [0.8 in] | |
Product Height | 8.0 mm [0.3 in] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | microSD to USB 3.0 card reader adapter - USB-C and USB-A |
quick install guide |
Extend your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable by up to an additional meter
Add four external USB 3.0 ports to your notebook or Ultrabook™ with a slim, portable hub
Extend your SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable by up to an additional meter
Add four USB 3.0 ports to your laptop or Ultrabook using this slim, portable hub with an extended-length cable
Add four external USB 3.0 ports to your notebook or Ultrabook™ with a slim, portable hub
Extend a USB 3.0 port from the back of your computer to your desktop
Add 2x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0 ports to a computer, externally through a single USB 3.0 connection
Add 2 external USB 3.0 ports from a single USB connection
Turn a USB Type-C port on your laptop into three USB Type-A charge-and-sync ports (5Gbps) and one USB Type-C port
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Live Chat (opens in new window)If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
USB-C is a type of USB connector that is capable of supporting the following:
If using Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C, the connection is capable of additional features. For example, Thunderbolt 3 is capable of 40Gbps of total bandwidth. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-port-capabilities.
Not all USB-C ports or devices are capable of supporting all of the features listed above, or all of the features at the maximum capabilities. If you require a specific USB-C feature, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support the feature that you require. For more information about whether your components support specific USB-C features, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
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