iogear GFR3C12 card reader Micro-USB White

The GFR3C12 is a USB-C Duo Mobile Device Card Reader/Writer manufactured by IOGEAR. Constructed with an aluminum enclosure, it functions as a compact, portable bridge to transfer data between computers, tablets, and smartphones without the need for additional software drivers or applications.

Below are the complete technical specifications for this model:

⚙️ Interface & Connectivity

• Host Connectors: Dual built-in plugs consisting of 1 x USB Type-C and 1 x USB Type-A

• USB Standard: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (also referred to as USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)

• Maximum Data Transfer Speed: Up to 5 Gbps (Bus interface speed)

• Thunderbolt Compatibility: Fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports over the USB-C interface

• Mobile Technology: Integrated USB On-The-Go (OTG) functionality for direct interaction with compatible mobile devices

• Power Source: Fully Bus Powered (draws power directly from the host device; no external AC adapter or battery required)

📂 Flash Memory Card Support

Equipped with a Dual-Slot layout that allows for simultaneous or independent media reading:

• SD Slot Support: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, and RS-MMC formats

• MicroSD Slot Support: microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC formats

• Bus Speed Class: Supports UHS-I standards with maximum card transfer speeds up to 104 MB/s

🧱 Physical & Structural Design

• Enclosure Material: High-grade Aluminum casing for structural protection and heat dissipation

• Form Factor: Ultra-compact profile (comparable to the size of a standard tube of lip balm)

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.2 cm x 1.6 cm x 0.9 cm (2.44 x 0.63 x 0.35 inches)

• Weight: 10 grams (0.4 oz)

• Included Accessories: Removable soft-gel silicon protective cover designed to shield both USB ports from dust and impact during transport

🖥️ System & Operating System Requirements

The hardware handles background negotiations natively, providing wide operating system compatibility:

• Hardware Ports: An available USB Type-C or USB Type-A port

• Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 or later

• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.7 or later

• Android: Android 2.3 or later (requires OTG hardware compatibility on the host device)

• Other Supported Environments: Google Chrome OS and Linux OS distributions

📦 Logistic Identifiers

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GFR3C12

• UPC: 881317516657