USB3 Vision Cables
Universal Serial Bus 3.0 for Machine Vision
Connecting a computer with a USB3.1 Standard A terminal to FA cameras with the Standard B terminal and Micro B terminal
- USB cables that support the USB3.1 standard (5Gbps)
- Offering cables with the USB3.1 standard A connectors, standard B connectors and TYPE-C threaded connectors
- Using gold-plated connectors
- USB3 Vision is a standard developed by the U.S. standardization organization AIA, defining detailed cable specifications. This category of products also supports the GenlCam standard.
- Compliant with RoHS (10 substances).

*The JIIA logo is a registered trademark of the Japan Industrial Imaging Association.
USB3 Vision nomenclature
| ① Category |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Complies with USB Ver 3.1 standard. |
| ② Cable type |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ST | Standard specification (for fixing) | |
| HF | Sliding specification | |
| SHF | High sliding specification |
| ③ Long-Distance* |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| No indication | Passive(Standard Description) | |
| A | Active |
*When Active type is selected, transmission distance of each cable can be extended by approximately twice the length.
Integrated-type Active relay is attached near median of L length. Please contact sales for details.
| Connector specification ④ Grabber boad side (CN1) ⑤ Camera side (CN2) |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SA0 | Standard type A | |
| SA0(S) | Standard female A / panel relay type | |
| SA0(S1) | Standard female A / relay type | |
| SAS | Standard A / double screw fixing type | |
| SAS(A) | Standard A / single screw fixing (right) type | |
| SAS(B) | Standard A / single screw fixing (left) type | |
| SAS(C) | Standard A / single screw fixing (up) type | |
| SB0 | Standard type B | |
| SBS | Standard B / double screw fixing type | |
| SC0 | TYPE-C | |
| SCL | TYPE-C left-direction angle/right-direction angle | |
| SCS | TYPE-C / double screw fixing type | |
| SCS(A) | TYPE-C / single screw fixing (up) type | |
| SCT | TYPE-C / double screw fixing type / upward angle/downward angle | |
| SCU | TYPE-C upward angle/downward angle | |
| MB0 | Micro type B | |
| MBS | Micro B / double screw fixing type / straight | |
| MBU | Micro B / double screw fixing type / upward angle | |
| MBD | Micro B / double screw fixing type / downward angle | |
| MBR | Micro B / double screw fixing type / right-direction angle | |
| MBL | Micro B / double screw fixing type / left-direction angle | |
| MSR | Micro B / right-direction angle / space-saving * ST(37)-dedicated | |
| MSL | Micro B / left-direction angle / space-saving * ST(37)-dedicated | |
|
*Please contact sales for custom specifications |
||
| ⑥ L Length |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0050 | 0.5m | |
| 0100 | 1.0m | |
| 0150 | 1.5m | |
| 0200 | 2.0m | |
| 0250 | 2.5m | |
| 0300 | 3.0m | |
| * Please contact us if a cable with a different length is needed. | ||
| ⑦ Jacket color |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00K | Black (default color) | |
| * Please contact us if a cable with a different color is needed. | ||
*Low-particle jacket is also available depending on cable type, so please contact us separately.
| ⑧ Outer diameter |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | SHF Cable outer diameter φ6.8 | |
| 37 | ST Cable outer diameter φ3.7 |
(Note)
The USB3.1 specifications have a transmission distance stipulation.
Products beyond the stipulated length will be quoted as a custom product for a separate order.
Please contact your sales consultant.
[Examples of designation of model number]
(Example 1)
Cable: Standard specification (for fixing), long-distance: Passive, grabber board side: Standard type A
Camera side: Micro B / double screw fixing type / straight, transmission distance: 1m, cable color: Black
Model name: UB3-ST-SA0-MBS-0100-00K
(Example 2)
Cable: High sliding, long-distance: Active, grabber board side: Standard type A
Camera side: Micro B / double screw fixing type / right-direction angle, transmission distance: 10m, cable color: Black
Model name: UB3-SHF(A)-SA0-MBR-1000-00K(68)












[Reference data]
| Cable type | Outer diameter | Number of times of sliding | Projected transmission distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST | φ5.6 | ー | 8m |
| HF | φ6.8 | 1 million times | 7m |
| SHF | φ6.8 | More than 20 million times | 5m |
| φ3.7 | ー | 3m |
*Number of times of sliding and transmission distance are based on our unique evaluation standards. This data shows reference values and is not guaranteed values.
[Combination]
Cable type |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plug type | ST |
HF |
SHF |
| SA0 | ● | ● | ● |
| SA0(S) | ● | ● | ● |
| SA0(S1) | ● | ● | ● |
| SAS | ● | ● | ● |
| SAS(A) | ● | ● | ● |
| SAS(B) | ● | ● | ● |
| SAS(C) | ● | ● | ● |
| SB0 | ● | ● | × |
| SBS | ● | ● | × |
| SC0 | ● | ● | ● |
| SCL | ● | ● | ● |
| SCS | ● | ● | ● |
| SCS(A) | ● | ● | ● |
| SCT | ● | ● | ● |
| SCU | ● | ● | ● |
| MB0 | ● | ● | ● |
| MBS | ● | ● | ● |
| MBU | ● | ● | ● |
| MBD | ● | ● | ● |
| MBR | ● | ● | ● |
| MBL | ● | ● | ● |
*Please contact sales for information about the plug combinations for code ST(37).









