Hello. I purchased this USB-A male to USB-A male cable for an application involving an aircraft experiencing RFI interference with radios using typical USB cables. In short, USB-A to USB-C cables I tried, even with ferrite chokes, caused radio interference when connected to power on the USB-A end and an iPad on the USB-C end. One of the issue is the close proximity of the USB cable to the aircraft antenna, but that can't reasonably be changed.

The linked cable above is essentially double-shielded so I thought I would try it. I purchased a USB-A (female) to USB-C (male) adaptor to go on the iPad end of the cable. I just learned something I didn't know prior - USB-A male to USB-A male cables don't pass power in the typical way? I'm asking that to confirm. I am able to use a multimeter to check for voltage on the pins with the other end plugged into a USB wall charger and can pickup 5V on a pin - is there any way to make this cable work for my application with some kind of adaptor?

Hey guys, it's my first time making this kind of post coz I'm hella confused. I dont know if its the right place to ask this question but kindly do help me out with this if possible.

I have an arcade stick and it has a 5pin female (from motherboard) to USB 2.0 male output for connection (Reference Pic 1). However, the cable management is poor. That's why I wanted to have a detachable cable mod. Normally, I could shorten the cable but dont have tools for it.

Alternatively, one could buy that same cable in short length. But I couldn't find it where i live. The one i found is 5pin female to USB 2.0 female output (Reference pic 2) and not the actual intended like was in pic 1.

I would like to know if I could use that cable in my stick and then use a USB male to male cable or even USB A male to USB C. Even if i could use it, will there be any consequences as i read that we are not supposed to use male to male unless it has A,B male types.

Please do leave your suggestions. I would really appreciate it.

I guess it has to have some functionality to prevent the contact from being hot while unplugged, but if it can be implemented in USB-C why can't it be implemented on wall plugs?

Thanks.