STARTECH.COM | FCREADU3C

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Multi-Card Reader for SD, microSD and CompactFlash

Read and write SD, microSD and CompactFlash media through USB-C with a compact USB-powered 5Gbps card reader.

Three card formats

Provides dedicated slots for SD, microSD and 50-pin CompactFlash media.

USB 5Gbps host link

Connects through USB-C and supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 transfer rates up to 5Gbps.

Driver-free portability

Compact silver-and-black aluminium and plastic body is USB bus powered and works without additional drivers or software.

What to know

The host needs an available USB-C port. Actual transfer speed is limited by the memory card, host, file system and workload. The three card slots are hot-swappable, but safely eject media before removal to avoid data loss.

Australian supply and warranty: Supplied by DeviceDeal as an Australian-market product with the official 2-year StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep your DeviceDeal tax invoice; terms, eligibility and product assessment apply.

Frequently asked questions

Which cards does the FCREADU3C read?

It supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC and 50-pin CompactFlash media.

Which host connection does the FCREADU3C use?

It connects through USB-C.

What maximum USB speed does the FCREADU3C support?

It supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 bandwidth up to 5Gbps; actual speed depends on the card and host.

Does the FCREADU3C support SD UHS-I?

Yes. The exact official specification includes Secure Digital UHS-I support.

Can the FCREADU3C use miniSD cards?

Yes, when used with a suitable adapter; the adapter is not included.

Does the FCREADU3C require drivers?

No. It is OS independent and requires no additional drivers or software.

How is the FCREADU3C powered?

It is powered directly from the connected USB host port.

What warranty applies to the FCREADU3C?

It is supplied by DeviceDeal as an Australian-market product and is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia.

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Features and highlights

Dedicated SD, microSD and CompactFlash card slots
Host connection: USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 bandwidth up to 5Gbps
Supports SDHC, SDXC, microSDHC and microSDXC media
Supports SD UHS-I media
Three hot-swappable memory-card slots
Backward compatible with USB 2.0 hosts
20cm (7.9in) attached host cable
USB bus powered with no drivers required
2-year StarTech.com manufacturer warranty

Compatibility check: Requires an available USB-C host port. Maximum real-world speed depends on the installed cards and host. miniSD use requires a suitable adapter, which is not included.

Specifications

Product type	External USB multi-media card reader and writer
Host connection	USB-C
USB interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1, up to 5Gbps
Card slots	1 × SD; 1 × microSD; 1 × 50-pin CompactFlash
Supported SD media	SD, SDHC, SDXC and SD UHS-I
Supported microSD media	microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC
CompactFlash support	50-pin CompactFlash Type I media
miniSD support	With a suitable adapter; adapter not included
Slot operation	Three hot-swappable card slots
Attached cable	20cm (7.9in)
Power	USB bus powered; 5V DC input
Software	OS independent; no drivers or software required
Construction	Compact silver-and-black aluminium and plastic body
Product weight	67g
In the box	Multi-card reader and quick-start guide
Warranty	2-year StarTech.com manufacturer warranty

SKU	FCREADU3C
Barcode #	65030866934
Brand	STARTECH
Shipping Weight	0.1000kg
Shipping Width	0.100m
Shipping Height	0.050m
Shipping Length	0.120m
Shipping Cubic	0.000600000m3

Warranty and Australian supply

FCREADU3C is supplied by DeviceDeal as an Australian-market product and carries the official 2-year StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia.

Keep your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase. Warranty service is subject to StarTech.com terms, eligibility requirements and product assessment.