What it is
The StarTech.com USB 3.0 Card Reader CFASTRWU3C is a portable device designed to read and write CFast 2.0 memory cards via a USB-C connection.
Who it's for
This card reader targets professionals who work with CFast media, such as photographers or videographers needing quick transfers to modern USB-C equipped laptops or workstations.
Why it's good
It supports plug-and-play use with LED indicators for power and activity, ensuring straightforward operation without needing drivers. The USB 3.0 interface provides faster transfer speeds compared to older readers.
When to choose it
Choose this reader if you have CFast 2.0 cards and a device with USB-C ports. It’s not for internal installation or cards other than CFast models.
Specifications
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | CFast, CFast 2.0 |
| Internal | No |
| Performance | |
| Compatible memory cards | CFast, CFast 2.0 |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Internal | No |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Data transfer rate | 6000 Mbit/s |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Certification | RoHS, CE, FCC, REACH |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C |
| Integrated USB cable | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power source type | USB |
| Data transmission | |
| Data transfer rate | 6000 Mbit/s |
| Features | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Certification | RoHS, CE, FCC, REACH |
| Colour | |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 33.5 g |
| Width | 58 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Depth | 245 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 198 mm |
| Package height | 15 mm |
| Package depth | 220 mm |
| Package weight | 52 g |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | RoHS, CE, FCC, REACH |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 55 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 40 - 50% |
| Technical details | |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Width | 58 mm |
| Package width | 198 mm |
| Package height | 15 mm |
| Package depth | 220 mm |
| Height | 15 mm |
| Depth | 245 mm |
| UASP support | Yes |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM1153E |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
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