Ruth's sister USB 3.0 Male to Female Extension Cable 80cm

USB 3.0 extension cable for peripheral reach

This 80 cm cable extends a USB 3.0 connection between a host and a device. It suits users who need extra length for keyboards, mice, drives or wireless adapters without moving the computer. The male-to-female layout plugs directly into an existing port and accepts any standard USB 3.0 device. It is not for buyers who need a longer run than 80 cm or who require a panel-mount or right-angled connector.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The link delivers up to 5 Gbps when both ends support USB 3.0, which is roughly ten times the 480 Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0. It falls back to USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 speeds automatically if either side is limited to those standards. Cable quality and length can reduce real-world throughput below the theoretical maximum. The copper construction meets the basic electrical requirements but does not add active signal conditioning.

What to check on your existing setup

Verify that the host port and the peripheral both use standard USB Type-A connectors so the male plug and female socket mate correctly. Confirm the 80 cm length covers the distance between the two points without tension. Ensure the device does not draw more power than the host port can supply, as the cable adds no extra power delivery. Buyers needing internal header connections or a different connector shape should look elsewhere.