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Slim 50 ft optical USB 3.0 extension cable with zinc-alloy Type A plugs

Elecan Active Optical USB 3.0 Extension Cable 50 ft Type A Male to Female 5Gbps

SKU CH-V8PX-BHFAN

Active optical USB 3.0 extension cable reaches 50 ft with 5 Gbps data transfer over a fibre core and zinc-alloy connectors

  • TypeUSB
  • Cable Length50
  • Length50
  • Connector Number9
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Female
  • Speed5 gigabits_per_second
  • Extends USB 3.0 connections up to 50 ft without signal loss
  • Active optical fibre core delivers stable 5Gbps data transfer over long distance
  • Zinc-alloy connector shell dissipates heat for reliable high-speed operation
  • Slim 5.0 mm TPE jacket keeps cable flexible and easy to route
  • Plug-and-play Type A male-to-female design works with webcams, hubs, drives and printers

Elecan 50 ft Active Optical USB 3.0 Extender

This Elecan active optical cable extends a USB 3.0 connection up to 50 ft using a fiber-optic core. It features a Type A male to female configuration and supports 5Gbps data transfer. The zinc-alloy connector casing aids heat dissipation while the TPE jacket protects the slim 5.0 mm diameter cable.

Suits peripheral placement far from the host.

The cable works with webcams, cameras, hubs, keyboards, hard drives and printers that use standard Type A ports. It is not for users who need a USB-C or other connector type at either end. Buyers requiring lengths beyond 50 ft or a different connector gender should consider other options.

Fiber-optic core enables 50 ft at 5Gbps

Copper extensions typically lose signal integrity well before this distance. The active optical design maintains full USB 3.0 bandwidth across the entire 50 ft run without external power. This specification is the deciding factor when standard copper cables cannot reach.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 3.0 connections up to 50 ft without signal loss
  • Active optical fibre core delivers stable 5Gbps data transfer over long distance
  • Zinc-alloy connector shell dissipates heat for reliable high-speed operation
  • Slim 5.0 mm TPE jacket keeps cable flexible and easy to route
  • Plug-and-play Type A male-to-female design works with webcams, hubs, drives and printers

Specifications

BrandElecan
TypeUSB
Cable Length50
Length50
Connector Number9
Terminal GenderMale-to-Female
Speed5 gigabits_per_second
Apple CompatibleLaptop
ConstructionCopper
FeaturesCompact

Questions about this item

What physical clearance does the 5.0 mm cable need for routing?

The 5.0 mm outer diameter fits through standard grommets and conduit; allow a gentle bend radius so the fiber core is not kinked during installation.

How is the active optical extender installed, and what step is often missed?

Plug the Type A male end into the host and the female end into the device; the cable draws power from the USB port, so ensure the host port supplies 5 V for the built-in optical engines.

When will the zinc-alloy connectors or TPE jacket need replacement?

Replace if the connectors show corrosion, the jacket cracks, or signal drops appear at 5 Gbps; the fiber core itself does not degrade under normal use.

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