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Black USB 3.0 active extension cable 16.4 ft with A male to A female connectors

CableMAX

CableMAX USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16.4 ft A-Male to A-Female

SKU CH-XPE5-YFM26

Extends a USB-A connection up to 16.4 ft with a built-in repeater that maintains SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data rates and requires no external power

  • ColorBlack
  • Cable Length16.4 ft. (5.0m)
  • Extends USB-A reach up to 16.4 ft without signal loss
  • SuperSpeed 5Gbps data rates for fast reliable transfers
  • Plug-and-play on Windows or macOS with no drivers needed
  • Built-in overcurrent detection protects connected devices from power issues
  • Thick shielded construction minimises interference for error-free transmission

Extend USB-A Devices Up to 16.4 ft

This active extension cable connects a USB-A host port to a USB-A peripheral across distances up to 16.4 ft (5.0 m). It supports SuperSpeed 5 Gbps data rates while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. No drivers or external power are required for plug-and-play operation on Windows or macOS.

Shielded Build With Integrated Protection

A thick, shielded cable construction minimises electromagnetic interference for error-free transmission. An embedded repeater maintains signal integrity over the full length, and built-in overcurrent detection safeguards connected hardware from power anomalies. The A-male to A-female connectors fit standard USB-A ports without adapters.

Replaces Passive Cables That Drop Speed

Passive USB 3.0 cables typically lose SuperSpeed performance beyond shorter lengths, forcing a fall-back to USB 2.0 speeds. This active design preserves 5 Gbps throughput at 16.4 ft, making the upgrade worthwhile when a printer, scanner, dock or storage device must sit farther from the host than a passive cable allows. It does not suit setups needing longer runs or non-USB-A interfaces.

Highlights

  • Extends USB-A reach up to 16.4 ft without signal loss
  • SuperSpeed 5Gbps data rates for fast reliable transfers
  • Plug-and-play on Windows or macOS with no drivers needed
  • Built-in overcurrent detection protects connected devices from power issues
  • Thick shielded construction minimises interference for error-free transmission

Specifications

ModelUSB3-EXT17
ColorBlack
Cable Length16.4 ft. (5.0m)

Questions about this item

What data rate does the USB 3.0 active extension cable support?

The cable supports SuperSpeed 5Gbps data rates, which is the maximum defined for USB 3.0.

What connectors does the 16.4 ft cable use on each end?

One end has a USB-A male plug for the host port, the other end has a USB-A female receptacle for the device.

How is the active extension cable installed and what is a common mistake?

Connect the male end to the computer, the female end to the device; no drivers or external power are needed. A common mistake is exceeding the 16.4 ft length by chaining another passive cable, which breaks the signal.

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