Oehlbach Flex Performance USB-A to USB-C 1,0m Cable – 10 Gbps / 240 W

A reliable USB connection is an essential part of any modern astrophotography setup. From transferring images from your camera to a laptop or controller, to connecting focusers, filter wheels, mounts and other peripherals, USB cables can carry both critical data and power throughout the imaging system.

The Oehlbach Flex Performance range offers a significant step up from many standard cables supplied with astronomy equipment, combining high-speed data capability with robust construction and extensive shielding.

Reliable data transfer

Modern astronomy cameras can generate substantial amounts of data during an imaging session, making a stable USB connection particularly important. The Flex cables are designed for high-speed data transmission, helping provide a dependable link between your camera and controller, mini-PC or laptop.

For compatible equipment, the same USB connection can also carry power as well as data, reducing the number of separate connections required around the telescope.

Triple shielding for a cleaner connection

Astrophotography rigs can be electrically busy environments, with USB cables running alongside power supplies, mount motors, computers and other electronics. The Flex range uses triple shielding — two aluminium foil layers and a copper braid — to improve protection against electromagnetic interference.

This does not alter the image captured by the camera or reduce sensor noise. Instead, it helps protect the integrity of the digital connection carrying that captured data between the camera and computer or controller.

Built for demanding setups

The Flex cables combine oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors, 24kt gold-plated contacts, a durable TPE outer jacket and patented anti-kink connectors. The result is a cable designed for repeated use and the mechanical demands of a complex equipment setup.

The robust construction is particularly useful for astrophotography, where equipment may be assembled, dismantled and transported regularly, and where cables can be exposed to temperature changes, humidity and overnight dew.

While the cables are not intended to be waterproof or weatherproof, their durable construction makes them well suited to the demanding environment of an outdoor imaging setup. As with any USB connection, protecting the connectors from direct moisture and condensation is recommended.

One range, multiple connections

Whether you’re connecting a modern USB-C astronomy camera to a controller, linking USB-C equipment to a computer with USB-A, or connecting established astronomy equipment using USB-B, the Flex Performance range provides the appropriate connection.

With USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C and USB-A to USB-B variants, the range makes it easy to replace basic bundled cables with a consistent, high-quality alternative throughout your imaging setup.

For astrophotographers, the benefit is simple: a robust, well-shielded connection that helps keep both your data and equipment reliably connected throughout the imaging session.