Startech USB 3.0 Active Extension -M/F cable 5m

StarTech 5m USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable - M/F | USB3AAEXT5M

Break free from the standard limitations of USB cabling with the StarTech 5-meter USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable. This high-performance cable is expertly engineered to extend the reach of your USB peripherals by an additional 5 meters (16.4 feet), allowing you to position your devices exactly where you need them without any sacrifice in performance or data integrity. Ideal for home, office, and studio environments, this cable empowers you to create a more flexible and efficient workspace.

The USB3AAEXT5M, 5-meter Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable, offers one USB type-A (male) connector and one USB type-A (female) connector, and provides an active extension of USB 3.0 devices of up to 5-meters (16-feet).

An all in one cable for overcoming distance restrictions as well as power source limitations. Unlike standard passive USB extension cables, which are typically limited to under 3 meters and can suffer from signal degradation, this active extension features a built-in bus-powered signal booster. This active chipset regenerates and re-times the USB signal, ensuring that SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps are maintained over the entire length of the cable. Experience lag-free, full-bandwidth performance for your most demanding devices, such as external hard drives, high-resolution webcams, video capture devices, and more.

This is the ultimate plug-and-play solution for extending your USB connections. It draws power directly from the host USB-A port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter in most applications and reducing cable clutter. For connecting high-power USB devices that may require additional power, the cable is also designed with a universal AC power adapter input (sold separately), providing unmatched versatility. Fully backward compatible, it seamlessly works with older USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, ensuring all your peripherals can be connected with confidence.

Key Benefits:

* Extend Your Reach: Instantly add 5 meters (16.4 feet) to your USB 3.0 connection, perfect for connecting peripherals like printers, scanners, webcams, and external storage across a room.
* Uncompromised Speed: The active signal-boosting circuitry ensures you receive the full SuperSpeed USB 3.0 bandwidth of 5 Gbps, preventing the data loss and speed reduction common in passive extension cables.
* Reliable Power Delivery: Conveniently powered directly from the USB bus, this cable provides ample power for most connected devices without the need for an external power brick.
* Universal Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Works flawlessly with all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no drivers or software installation required. Simply connect and go.

Main Features:

* Features built-in active electronics to boost and regenerate the USB 3.0 signal.
* Provides a full 5-meter (16.4 ft) extension for any USB-A device.
* Achieves maximum SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.
* Designed with a standard USB-A male connector on one end and a USB-A female connector on the other.
* Backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and USB 1.1 (12Mbps) standards.
* Constructed with high-quality materials for durability and reliable connections.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Code: USB3AAEXT5M
* Connector A: 1 - USB-A (9 pin, SuperSpeed) Male
* Connector B: 1 - USB-A (9 pin, SuperSpeed) Female
* Interface: USB 3.0 (Also recognized as USB 3.2 Gen 1)
* Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps
* Cable Length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
* Power Source: USB Bus-Powered
* OS Compatibility: OS Independent