It is likely for the same reason that USB A-to-A cables aren't common: host devices should always use different connectors than slave devices. The reason is that serious damage to the USB controller is possible if you plug two ends of a USB A-to-A cable to two USB ports on a host device (like into your computer). It is against the spec for a reason.

A-to-A cables (or cables as you describe) should not exist according to the spec, simply put.

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Actuonix Motion Devices
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USB A 2.0 to Micro USB Adapter
USB 2.0 Male A to Micro USB Cable. 1 meter long. Used to connect your TIC-825 to your computer. The TIC-825 does not come with an included cable so you will need this if you plan to connect your board to your computer you will need this cable.
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Mini USB to Micro USB Question.
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Read this: https://www.scorpia.co.uk/2016/03/17/using-usb-type-c-on-hobyist-projects/ This is VERY important. If you are converting a USB Micro-B design and want to have a USB-C charger provide power to your device (so your device is a sink), do NOT use 56k resistors at all. Use two 5.1k resistors. One to CC1, one to CC2, make sure they do not cross or share a trace. Configure it as a pull-down, meaning connect them to ground. More on reddit.com
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Micro USB to Micro USB OTG Cable - 10-12 / 25-30cm long : ID 3610 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits
For example, a Pi Zero or Pi Zero W has a OTG port, as does the Arduino Zero, and anything with an ATSAMD21 that is in USB host mode. Also great for when you want to attach to a tablet or phone with an OTG port. Sure, we have OTG adapters, but this is simpler, no extra cable required · It's about 25-30cm / 10-12" long, so it's nice and compact. Note that the ID pin is connected to ground to 'force' the host into OTG mode! Play video: New Products 10/04/2017 @adafruit #adafruit ... As of Oct 20, 2019 we have the ID pin on the MicroUSB connector tied to GND on both ends, this will help some hosts to force them into OTG mode
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Monoprice offers a wide selection of high quality USB 2.0 to micro USB cables. Also called a male USB A to male micro B cable, it can be used to charge and sync your smartphones, tablets and other devices with a micro USB interface. Monoprice® USB to micro USB cables come in two distinct series.
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The Targus 1.8M USB-A Male to micro USB-B Male Cable Black (ACC1005USZ) transfers, syncs, and charges data and extends the connection between your PC and your dock.
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The UUSBHAUB6 6-foot USB A to Micro USB cable features one USB ‘A’ male connector, and one ‘Micro-B’ male connector, providing a high quality connection to USB 2.0 mobile devices (such as BlackBerry® or Android-based cellular phones, digital cameras, Tablet PC devices and GPS systems) that use a Micro USB connector to a USB capable computer for everyday tasks such as data synchronization and file transfers. This high quality cable is backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty to ensure dependable, long-lasting connections between Micro USB and USB devices.
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Best Usb-To-Micro Usb Cable - Best Buy
"USB to USB with micro USB female adapter...Direct USB to USB and USB to Wall Charger Cable...Works as intended. I replaced by broken USB to wall plug-in phone charger with this. Getting harder to find direct USB to USB cables.
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This black 1.5 ft micro-USB cable is perfect for use with the iButton Typer family as well as new members of the LinkUSB family. A male USB 2.0 connector is on one side, and a male micro-USB connector is on the other. This product is RoHS compliant. Want to learn more about how iButtonLink can work with your business? Check out our Business to Business page!
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Reddit
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r/diyelectronics on Reddit: Mini USB to Micro USB Question.
March 5, 2024 -

TL:DR Am I able to desolder a mini usb cable and solder in a micro usb cable matching pin to pin from the old cable to the new one?

I'm probably over thinking the situation but just wanted to ask for verification. I was given a free hard wire kit for my dash cam from my dashcam company since they no longer sell the connector type kit for my camera (they sell ony USB-C kits now). I asked for a Micro USB kit but they sent a Mini USB kit instead. Based off how long it got here I'm afraid a new kit would take too long to get here before I needed it. I popped the case to the mini kit open and saw three wires being used. I shot the wires and the picture below is what I found. My question is am I able to get a 5 pin micro usb cable and match pin 1 on the micro to the mini and so on?

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Cable with Micro USB to USB End - Lock Connection®, LLC
Cable with Micro USB to USB End
This is a cable that has a Micro UBS to USB plug.  This is used to plug the USB end into an existing power supply (phone changer) or laptop and the Micro USB end can be plugged into any lock Fingerprint lock that has a micro USB port on the the sensor area.   Cable is approximately 30 inches long.
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