Monoprice 143643 USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension Cable White 3ft

Extension cable for USB 2.0 devices

This Monoprice 143643 cable extends a USB 2.0 connection by three feet using a standard Type A male plug and a Type A female receptacle. It is designed for users who need extra reach for peripherals with fixed or proprietary cables such as AC adapters. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable mating cycles. The white jacket matches light-coloured workspaces.

Signal and power conductor gauges

Data lines use 28 AWG conductors while power lines use thicker 24 AWG conductors to maintain voltage over the extension length. The cable operates within the USB 2.0 specification so typical low-power devices enumerate without extra drivers. No active electronics are present so the assembly adds negligible latency or power draw. Gold plating keeps contact resistance low during repeated insertions.

Behaviour during continuous data transfer

Under sustained throughput the passive wiring behaves identically to a shorter USB 2.0 link because the gauge selection meets the standard voltage-drop limits. The moulded strain relief on each connector prevents conductor fatigue when the cable rests in a fixed routing. Users who require USB 3.x signalling or higher bus power should select a cable rated for that generation.