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Black 5 metre USB 2.0 active extension cable with Type A male to female connectors

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Cables To Go 39978 USB 2.0 active extension cable

SKU CH-DTQJ-K74BE MPN 39978

A 5 m active extension cable that carries USB 2.0 signals between a Type-A male and Type-A female connector

  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 5 metres without signal loss
  • Active circuitry maintains reliable data transfer over longer runs
  • USB Type-A male to Type-A female connects directly to host and device
  • Supports standard USB 2.0 transmission speeds for everyday peripherals
  • Brand-new Cables To Go cable ready for immediate use

5 metre USB 2.0 active extension

This five metre active cable extends a USB 2.0 connection beyond the standard length limit. It carries a USB Standard Type A male plug on one end and a USB Standard Type A female port on the other. The built‑in signal booster maintains reliable data transfer at USB 2.0 speeds over the full run. It suits users who need to place a printer, scanner or other peripheral farther from the host computer.

Signal booster enables full five metre reach

The integrated active circuitry regenerates the USB signal so the link stays stable at the full five metre distance. Without this booster a passive cable would drop below specification well before that length. The accessory adds no extra software or drivers; it simply extends the physical reach of any standard USB 2.0 Type A connection while preserving the rated transmission speed.

Check port type and power needs before ordering

Verify that the device you want to extend uses a USB Standard Type A port and that the host also provides a Type A socket. The cable draws its operating power from the host USB port, so confirm the port can supply enough current for both the cable electronics and the attached peripheral. This product does not convert connector types or increase the USB version beyond 2.0.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 5 metres without signal loss
  • Active circuitry maintains reliable data transfer over longer runs
  • USB Type-A male to Type-A female connects directly to host and device
  • Supports standard USB 2.0 transmission speeds for everyday peripherals
  • Brand-new Cables To Go cable ready for immediate use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the active electronics in this 5 m USB 2.0 extension cable need replacement over time?

The built-in signal booster is solid-state with no moving parts, so it does not require scheduled replacement under normal use.

What limits the maximum length when chaining several of these 5 m active cables together?

USB 2.0 allows up to five hubs or repeaters in series; each 39978 cable counts as one, so the practical limit is five cables for 25 m total.

Does the cable draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when left connected all day?

It draws only the small current needed for the internal repeater from the host port and runs cool during continuous operation.

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