We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black USB 3.0 Type-A male to female active optical extension cable 30m

BZBGEAR

BZBGEAR BG-CAB-U3A30 USB 3.0 Active Optical Extension Cable 30m/100ft

SKU CH-BVJC-ZWKGG

Active optical USB 3.0 extension cable reaches 30 metres at 5 Gbps for self-powered devices only

  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlack

Cable Length 100 Feet

  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 30 metres without signal loss
  • Converts data to optical signal over fiber for reliable long-distance transmission
  • Delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed for super-speed peripherals
  • Draws power from the host so no external supply is needed
  • Works with self-powered USB 3.0 devices on Windows 8, 10 and 11

USB 3.0 Active Optical Extension Cable

The BG-CAB-U3A30 is a USB 3.0 Type-A male to Type-A female active optical cable designed to extend SuperSpeed devices up to 30m or 100ft. It converts the USB data signal to an optical signal over fiber for reliable long-distance connectivity. This cable is intended for users who need to place USB 3.0 peripherals far beyond standard cable limits.

USB 3.0 Compatibility and Speed Limits

The cable supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and features full shielding for error-free transmission. It is compatible with Windows 8, 10, and 11 hosts and supports UASP functionality. It is not compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices and must be used with self-powered peripherals only.

Plug-and-Play Installation Constraints

The integrated optical transceiver draws power from the connected host device, so no external power supply is required for operation. Installation is straightforward plug-and-play for supported USB 3.0 devices. The key limitation is that bus-powered peripherals will not function, and the cable cannot be used with older USB 2.0 or 1.1 equipment.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 30 metres without signal loss
  • Converts data to optical signal over fiber for reliable long-distance transmission
  • Delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed for super-speed peripherals
  • Draws power from the host so no external supply is needed
  • Works with self-powered USB 3.0 devices on Windows 8, 10 and 11

Specifications

BrandBZBGEAR
ModelBG-CAB-U3A30
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlack

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

Which length of the BG-CAB-U3A30 active optical cable should I choose for my setup?

The BG-CAB-U3A30 is the 30m (100ft) model. The same series is also available in 15m and 50m lengths, so pick the shortest option that still reaches your device to keep signal loss minimal.

What does the 5Gbps rating mean when I plug this cable into a real USB 3.0 device?

It is the maximum theoretical bandwidth of the USB 3.0 link. Actual throughput depends on the host controller, the peripheral and the cable quality, but the optical design maintains the full 5Gbps potential across the full 30m run.

The cable uses a USB 3.0 Type-A interface — what does that cap in practice?

The Type-A connectors limit the link to USB 3.0 speeds (5Gbps) and the cable only works with USB 3.0 devices; it is not compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 peripherals.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.