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SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 ft (5 m) Type A Male to Female
Active USB 3.0 extension cable with built-in signal booster chips for 16 ft connections without attenuation
- Active signal booster maintains USB 3.0 speed at 16 ft
- Triple shielding with foil and braid blocks EMI and RFI
- 22 AWG tinned copper conductors deliver stable data transmission
- Gold-plated Type A connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices for broad device support
Active USB 3.0 Extension for Distant Devices
This 16 ft active cable uses built-in signal booster chips to maintain SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance over distances where standard passive cables would fail. It connects a USB Type-A male plug to a Type-A female port, making it suitable for printers, webcams, VR headsets, external hard drives and hubs. The 22 AWG tinned copper conductors and triple-layer shielding protect against EMI and RFI interference for reliable data transmission.
Booster Chips and Shielding Enable Long Runs
The integrated repeater chips regenerate the USB signal so the link remains stable at 16 ft without the attenuation typical of passive extensions. Gold-plated contacts and an aluminium-foil-plus-braid shield further reduce noise, while the 22 AWG power cores help deliver adequate current to bus-powered peripherals. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices means older gear works without configuration.
Rugged Jacket Suits Office, Home or Vehicle Use
A tough outer jacket resists abrasion and kinking when the cable is routed across floors, through walls or inside a car. The Type-A connectors fit standard ports on PCs, consoles and hubs, so no adapters are required for typical setups. Buyers needing runs longer than 16 ft or support for USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds should look for a different specification.
Highlights
- Active signal booster maintains USB 3.0 speed at 16 ft
- Triple shielding with foil and braid blocks EMI and RFI
- 22 AWG tinned copper conductors deliver stable data transmission
- Gold-plated Type A connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices for broad device support
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Questions about this item
Will the 22 AWG tinned copper conductors or gold-plated plugs wear out and need replacement?
The 22 AWG tinned copper conductors and gold-plated plugs are built for durability; no routine replacement is expected under normal use.
What limits 5 Gbps throughput first during sustained transfers at 16 ft?
The built-in signal booster chips maintain USB 3.0 SuperSpeed performance at this length, so the host or device controller typically becomes the bottleneck before the cable.
Does the active repeater draw noticeable power or run warm when left connected all day?
The repeater chips draw minimal bus power and the triple-shielded 22 AWG construction keeps heat low during continuous operation.
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