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Blue USB 3.0 active extension cable 16 feet Type-A male to female with signal booster chip

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 Feet

SKU CH-FH22-3N3W2

Active USB 3.0 extension cable reaches 16 feet with a built-in signal booster for 5 Gbps data transfer

Cable Length 16 Feet

  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer with built-in signal booster
  • 16-foot active extension reaches distant devices without signal loss
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable conductivity
  • Triple-layer shielding blocks EMI and RFI interference
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices

What this cable does

The SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable spans 16 feet with a Type-A male plug on one end and a Type-A female port on the other. An integrated signal-booster chip prevents attenuation so the link remains stable over the full length. It supports SuperSpeed transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and includes a DC 5 V 2 A power adapter for bus-powered devices such as external hard drives. The cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 equipment.

Who should buy it and who should not

This extender suits anyone who needs to place a printer, scanner, camera, VR headset, keyboard, mouse, flash drive or external drive farther from the host computer than a standard cable allows. It is not for users who require a longer run than 16 feet, a different connector type such as Type-B or Type-C, or a purely passive cable without external power. Buyers who need more than one extension segment should also look elsewhere.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm that the host port and the peripheral both use USB Type-A connectors so the male-to-female layout matches. Ensure a mains socket is available for the included 5 V 2 A power supply when connecting high-draw devices. Check that the 16-foot length reaches the intended location without excess slack. No driver installation is required on any supported operating system.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer with built-in signal booster
  • 16-foot active extension reaches distant devices without signal loss
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable conductivity
  • Triple-layer shielding blocks EMI and RFI interference
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

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Questions about this item

Does the cable need a free USB-A port on the host to supply power for the built-in booster?

Yes, the male Type-A plug draws bus power and the included 5 V 2 A adapter can be connected for extra current when driving high-draw devices.

Will a USB 2.0 printer or scanner still operate at its normal speed through this 16 ft link?

The extender is backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0, so legacy peripherals keep their native 480 Mbps or lower rates.

How can I confirm the link is running at the full 5 Gbps after plugging everything in?

Check the host controller properties or run a benchmark; a SuperSpeed connection will show 5 Gbps while a fallback to High-Speed will show 480 Mbps.

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