Tripp Lite USB cabling includes superior foil shielding for reliable, error-free data communications. Most New PC's and Macintosh computers feature a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port which provides a universal connector to link digital cameras, scanners and other peripherals to a computer. USB's universal connector eliminates the need to add a costly and confusing array of adapters to your system. Premium quadruple-shielded cables with tinned copper braid and aluminum mylar foil on each twisted pair as well as on the cable. Gold plated connectors provide superior conductivity.