This Maplin USB Cable uses USB A 20 and mini USB B 20 connectors It is mainly used to connect a large range of devices to a desktop or laptop using USB A ports You could connect the cable to your digital camera giving you the ability to transfer images Alternatively it could be used with an external USB hard drive to provide extra storage for your computer or laptop It is also ideal for use with a USB hub to provide extra USB ports for your computer The USB cable provides a maximum transfer rate of 480Mbps when used with a USB 20 port Power can also be provided through the USB cable in compatible devices