Plugable Technologies USB C SD Card Reader - Driverless USB C Card Reader for SD, Micro SD, MMC, or MS Cards (Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB-C MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 12 Inch Retina MacBook)

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USBC-FLASH3
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USB C SD Card Reader - Driverless USB C Card Reader for SD, Micro SD, MMC, or MS Cards (Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB-C MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 12 Inch Retina MacBook)
  • Add a blazing-fast card reader to your USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) Compatible with Late 2016 / 2017 / 2018 MacBook Pro, 12" Retina MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, and virtually all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 host PCs. NOTE: Mac ports are very tight, and may require additional force for full insertion.—Add a blazing-fast card reader to your USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) Compatible with Late 2016 / 2017 / 2018 MacBook Pro, 12" Retina MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, and virtually all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 host PCs. NOTE: Mac ports are very tight, and may require additional force for full insertion
  • Supports All Common Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) Card Types—Supports All Common Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) Card Types
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Supported out of the box by Mac, Linux, and Windows Desktop or Laptop systems. Mobile plattforms however are more than likely not supported since most Android devices with USB-C ports *DO NOT SUPPORT* adding on mass storage devices (rooting/jailbraking is required for this functionality). Ask the device manufacturer if adding mass storage via USB-C port is possible before purchase. Not compatible with iOS—IMPORTANT NOTE: Supported out of the box by Mac, Linux, and Windows Desktop or Laptop systems. Mobile plattforms however are more than likely not supported since most Android devices with USB-C ports *DO NOT SUPPORT* adding on mass storage devices (rooting/jailbraking is required for this functionality). Ask the device manufacturer if adding mass storage via USB-C port is possible before purchase. Not compatible with iOS
  • SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards are supported in UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/sec. Supports SDXC / MSXC Cards up to 2 TB in size. Note: Physical write-protect switch on SD cards not supported—SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards are supported in UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/sec. Supports SDXC / MSXC Cards up to 2 TB in size. Note: Physical write-protect switch on SD cards not supported
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SKU USBC-FLASH3
EAN 0819927010821
Manufacturer PLUGABLE TECHNOLOGIES
Availability In Stock
Plugable's USB Type-C (USB-C) flash card reader is a great option for anyone looking for an easy way to add support for the most common storage media types to their USB-C enabled system. Expand the usability of your USB-C system by enabling access to removable storage cards used in many digital cameras, MP3 players, and mobile phones. Compact design for easy portability, with a permanently attached flexible, robust USB cable to enable connections in tight spots.
Storage
Maximum memory card size2 TB
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MMC+, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, MSXC, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
InternalNo
Performance
Maximum memory card size2 TB
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MMC+, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, MSXC, Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
InternalNo
Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Product colourBlack, Green
Compatible operating systemsWindows (10, 8.1/8), Mac OS X (10.10 Yosemite and newer), and Linux (3.x Kernel and newer versions)
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity1
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Power
Output voltage5 V
Output current200 mA
Data transmission
Data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s
Features
Product colourBlack, Green
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Colour
Product colourBlack, Green
Weight & dimensions
Width180 mm
Packaging data
Package typeBlister
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Compatible operating systemsWindows (10, 8.1/8), Mac OS X (10.10 Yosemite and newer), and Linux (3.x Kernel and newer versions)
Other features
Compatible operating systemsWindows (10, 8.1/8), Mac OS X (10.10 Yosemite and newer), and Linux (3.x Kernel and newer versions)
Technical details
Width180 mm
ChipsetRealtek RTS5307
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C

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