This USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable from Optical Cables by Corning supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) data transfer up to 65.6' over optical fiber. It includes bus power delivery over two copper wires with built-in over-current protection. Its all-metal housing provides superior EMI performance. The USB Type-A plug is for the host connection and the USB Micro-B plug with USB 3 Vision locking screws connects to devices. This cable is compatible with USB 3.1 hosts and peripherals only and is not backward compatible.

Optical USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable    USB Type-A Male Connector    Micro-USB Type-B Male Connector    Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput    Bus Power Delivery

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. When will a Thunderbolt 3 version be available?

A: I would say to submit that question to corning. I can't put the link in this reply, but google Corning thunderbolt optical cable and that should get you in the right direction.

Q: 2. i have a thunderbolt 2 port on my mac and i am want to connect it the apple thunderbolt 2 display. will this work over an 18 foot distance?

A: It can be done, but this cable is optical so it can not transmit power, only data.

Q: 3. How long is the cable?

A: Cable length is typically 3' in length.

Q: 4. If I connect this optical cable to Thunderbolt3 external storage(Self-Powered) using an ‘Apple branded Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter’, is it possible to use it normally?

A: Yes, this will work through an adapter with a self powered device.

Q: 5. Will the Corning optical Thunderbolt cables work with the Black Magic Cinema Camera for use with Ultrascope or Media Express?

A: If a standard copper thunderbolt cable will work then the Corning cable will too. It's just transferring data.

Q: 6. Does this cable have the thunderbolt connection on both sides? Or is it optical on one side and thunderbolt the other?

A: Thunderbolt is on both sides of the cable.

Q: 7. Does the EC-SS31 support UASP?

A: Yes, it supports UASP.

Q: 8. will this work with an older glyph drive that has an esata port? for example https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/145122.pdf

A: The two items are not compatible.

Q: 9. Although a product image says this adapter is compatible with all SATA devices, the product descriptions and specs mention only connections to 2.5" SATA devices. That is, it doesn't mention compatibility with 3.5" SATA hard drives. Is this compatible with 3.5" SATA hard drives?

A: The Sabrent USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A to 2.5" SATA II Adapter Cable BH #SAECSS31 is only compatible with 2.5'' SATA.

Q: 10. Does this work with Angelbird SSD used for Ninja V?

A: Yes, you can use the Pearstone USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to 2.5" SATA III Adapter Cable (19") with the SATA Angelbird SSDs used with the Atomos Ninja V.