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Black 16 ft USB 3.0 active extension cable with Type A male and female connectors

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SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 ft Type A Male to Female

SKU CH-JYB3-B9C12

A 16 ft active USB 3.0 extension cable with built-in signal booster chips and 22AWG tinned copper conductors for stable long-distance connections

Cable Length 16 Feet

  • Signal booster chips maintain full USB 3.0 speed at 16 ft
  • Triple-shielded construction with 22 AWG tinned copper resists EMI and RFI
  • Gold-plated Type-A connectors ensure stable contact over repeated use
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices
  • Extends up to 100 ft for flexible device placement

USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 ft

This 16-foot active USB 3.0 extension cable uses built-in signal booster chips to maintain SuperSpeed performance over longer distances. A male Type-A connector plugs into the host while a female Type-A port accepts the peripheral. Triple shielding with 22 AWG tinned copper conductors and gold-plated contacts protects against EMI and RFI interference. The cable is designed for printers, webcams, VR headsets, consoles, hard drives and hubs.

Compatibility and limitations

Suits users who need to place USB 3.0 or 2.0 devices farther from the computer than a passive cable allows. The active repeater prevents signal loss at this length. Not suited for buyers who need USB-C connectors or longer runs beyond the 100-foot maximum mentioned for the product family.

Signal booster chips for distance

The integrated signal booster chips are the single specification that enables reliable USB 3.0 data rates at 16 feet. Without active amplification a standard copper cable would not meet the SuperSpeed specification at this distance.

Highlights

  • Signal booster chips maintain full USB 3.0 speed at 16 ft
  • Triple-shielded construction with 22 AWG tinned copper resists EMI and RFI
  • Gold-plated Type-A connectors ensure stable contact over repeated use
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices
  • Extends up to 100 ft for flexible device placement

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 16 ft USB 3.0 active extension cable and what step is often missed?

Connect the Type A male end to the host port and the female end to your device; the built-in signal booster chips draw power from the USB bus so no external adapter is needed, but the cable must be plugged directly into a root port or powered hub to supply enough current for the repeater.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 ft active USB extension cable need over time?

The 22AWG tinned copper conductors and gold-plated plugs are rated for thousands of insertions; inspect the connectors for dust or bent pins periodically and replace the cable if the braided shield becomes frayed or the booster chips fail to negotiate SuperSpeed.

What limit appears first when the 16 ft active cable runs at USB 3.0 speeds for long periods?

The 5 metre active design with built-in repeater chips maintains full 3.0 signalling up to the 16 ft length; beyond that distance signal integrity drops, so the practical limit is the 16 ft maximum specified for reliable SuperSpeed operation.

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