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Black 12 metre USB 2.0 A to B active cable with centre booster

Cables To Go

Cables To Go 38998 USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Active Cable 12m

SKU CH-WARZ-B6GDW MPN 38998

Extends USB 2.0 signals to 12 metres with a centre-mounted active booster that buffers data for reliable printer and scanner connections

  • TypeUSB 2.0
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • ColorBlack
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • FeaturesThis 12m cable actively buffers the incoming and outgoing si
  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 12 metres
  • Active centre booster maintains electrical and timing compliance
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices at low and high speed
  • Centre chip format allows extra 5 metre cable via wall plate
  • Draws only 100 mA from the host USB port

12-metre active USB 2.0 link for distant peripherals

This Cables To Go 38998 cable extends a USB 2.0 connection to 12 metres, well beyond the standard five-metre limit. It carries male USB-A and male USB-B connectors and is intended for printers, scanners, interactive whiteboards and external hard drives that must sit far from the host computer.

Centre-mounted booster eases cable routing

The active signal buffer sits in the middle of the cable, allowing the assembly to be pulled through raceway or conduit without a bulky end dongle. A second 5-metre passive cable can be added when the active cable is paired with a USB wall plate. The cable draws 100mA from the host USB port for its booster circuitry.

Steady throughput over the full 12-metre run

Active buffering keeps both low-speed and high-speed USB 2.0 signals within the electrical and timing minimums defined by the USB 2.0 specification. Performance remains consistent during long print jobs or sustained data transfers rather than degrading after a short burst. The cable is also backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 12 metres
  • Active centre booster maintains electrical and timing compliance
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices at low and high speed
  • Centre chip format allows extra 5 metre cable via wall plate
  • Draws only 100 mA from the host USB port

Specifications

BrandC2G
Model38998
TypeUSB 2.0
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
ColorBlack
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Male
FeaturesThis 12m cable actively buffers the incoming and outgoing signals to ensure compliance with the USB 2.0 specification for electrical and timing minimums.
Designed for use with most USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices like some interactive whiteboards, hard drives and printers. Both low and high speed USB devices will function equally well with this extension cable.
The active chip is built into the middle of the cable so you can add a 5 meter USB cable when the active cable is used in combination with a USB wall plate.
Electrical Outlet Plug TypePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size191 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Cables To Go 38998 is buffering signals correctly after connecting it?

The cable actively buffers incoming and outgoing signals to maintain USB 2.0 electrical and timing minimums. When connected, low-speed and high-speed USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices such as printers, hard drives or interactive whiteboards should operate normally at the full 12 metre length.

What comes with the 38998 and do I need any extra parts for a basic installation?

The package contains the 12 metre USB 2.0 A Male to B Male active cable with a centre booster. No additional components are required for a direct connection between a host USB-A port and a USB-B device.

Which version of this active cable should I choose if I need to run it through raceway?

The 38998 uses a centre booster format that lets the cable be easily routed through raceway while still providing the full 12 metre (39.36 feet) reach beyond the standard five metre limit.

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