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Black USB 3.0 Type-A male to female active optical cable 20m 66ft

BZBGEAR

BZBGEAR BG-CAB-U3A20 USB 3.0 A to A active optical cable 20m 66ft

SKU CH-RGHX-Z9NXM

Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 20m using fiber optics at 5Gbps, male-to-female Type-A, self-powered peripherals only

  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlack

Cable Length 66 ft.

  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 20 metres
  • Optical fibre carries data at up to 5Gbps
  • Works with self-powered USB 3.0 peripherals only
  • No external power adapter required
  • Compatible with Windows 11, 10 and 8 hosts

USB 3.0 Active Optical Extension

This 20m active optical cable extends USB 3.0 super speed connections between a host and a self-powered peripheral. It uses a USB Type-A male connector on one end and a USB Type-A female connector on the other. The integrated transceiver converts the data signal to optical transmission over fiber. It is designed for installations that exceed standard copper cable limits.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The cable draws operating power directly from the connected USB host port and does not need an external power supply. Optical fibre transmission eliminates electromagnetic interference and keeps the cable cool during sustained 5Gbps transfers. No active cooling or fan is required in normal use.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The package includes only the cable itself with no additional adapters, mounting hardware or driver discs. Full shielding and over-current protection are built into the cable assembly. UASP functionality is supported natively on Windows 8, 10 and 11 without extra software installation.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 20 metres
  • Optical fibre carries data at up to 5Gbps
  • Works with self-powered USB 3.0 peripherals only
  • No external power adapter required
  • Compatible with Windows 11, 10 and 8 hosts

Specifications

BrandBZBGEAR
ModelBG-CAB-U3A20
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlack

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the 20m active optical cable between my host and a USB 3.0 device without losing signal?

Plug the Type-A male end into the host port and the Type-A female end into the device; the cable draws power from the host so no external adapter is needed, but the peripheral must be self-powered.

What part of the BG-CAB-U3A20 is most likely to need replacement after extended use?

The integrated optical transceiver with its 850nm VCSEL transmitter and PIN photo-detector receiver is the active component that can degrade over time.

At what distance or data rate does the cable hit its performance ceiling during sustained transfers?

The 20m length supports USB 3.0 at up to 5Gbps; beyond this distance or with USB 2.0/1.1 devices the link will not operate.

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