IQwire 16' (5m) USB C To Mini-B 5-PIN Straight

IQwire 16' (5m) USB C To Mini-B 5-PIN Straight | A longer cable connection

Without a cable between these connector types, a USB-C connection can’t reach a Mini-B 5-pin port directly. The IQwire cable joins those ends, for setups that need this particular combination. Its 5-metre length gives you more room to route the cable between connected devices than a short lead would. That can help when the connection point isn’t right beside the other device. The connectors are straight, so the cable leaves each end in line with the plug rather than at an angle. This is a specific cable for a specific pairing; its value is in getting the correct ends and extra reach in one lead. If those are the details your setup calls for, it’s a clear, uncomplicated option. The practical point to keep in mind is that five metres of cable needs a sensible route.

Plan the cable run

Before connecting it, consider the actual path between the two devices: around a desk, along a shelf, or past other equipment. Measuring that route is more useful than judging the gap between the devices in a straight line. Allow enough slack for the cable to reach without pulling at either connector, and keep the path clear of places where it could snag. The straight plugs are worth considering when you’re deciding how the cable will sit at each end; leave enough space for the connector and the cable behind it. These are small practical details, but they make a long cable easier to place neatly. The IQwire’s role is straightforward: bridge a USB-C connection and a Mini-B 5-pin connection over a longer run. Choose it for that connector pairing and length, rather than for a device name or performance claim.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 16' (5m)
• Connector 1: USB-C
• Connector 2: Mini-B 5-pin
• Connector style: Straight