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Black 16ft USB 3.0 active extension cable Type A male to female connector

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

SKU CH-C232-NTJBK

Active USB 3.0 Type A extension cable with built-in signal booster chip for reliable data transmission up to 16 ft, backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices

Cable Length 16 Feet

  • Extends USB devices up to 16 ft with built-in signal booster
  • Maintains full USB 3.0 data rates over long distances without attenuation
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals including webcams, hubs and printers
  • Active chipset ensures reliable connections for VR headsets and external drives
  • Durable cable design suits office, home or vehicle installations

Signal Booster for USB 3.0

This active extension cable uses a built-in signal amplification chip to maintain USB 3.0 data integrity over a 16ft run. It connects a Type A male plug to a Type A female port, letting you position peripherals far from the host computer without signal loss. The cord is rated for lengths up to 100ft in the product family.

Chipset Removes Distance Limits

The single extension chipset boosts the signal so that webcams, hubs, printers, cameras and game consoles work reliably at lengths where passive cables would fail. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices means older gear also benefits from the extended reach. No external power adapter is required for the booster to function.

USB 3.0 Bandwidth Ceiling Applies

The cable obeys the USB 3.0 specification, so maximum throughput is capped at that standard's limit regardless of the active circuitry. Latency increases slightly with every metre of cable, which can affect timing-sensitive devices. Total length must stay within the 100ft family maximum to keep the signal booster effective.

Highlights

  • Extends USB devices up to 16 ft with built-in signal booster
  • Maintains full USB 3.0 data rates over long distances without attenuation
  • Works with USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals including webcams, hubs and printers
  • Active chipset ensures reliable connections for VR headsets and external drives
  • Durable cable design suits office, home or vehicle installations

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the active signal booster chipset inside the 16ft cable need replacement over time?

The built-in extension chipset is integrated into the cable assembly and is not a user-replaceable component; the cable itself is the serviceable unit.

What throughput limit will I hit first when running a USB 3.0 device at the full 16ft length?

The cable maintains USB 3.0 signalling across the 16ft run, so the 5 Gbps bus ceiling is the first bottleneck, not signal loss.

Does the active extender draw extra power or run warm when a webcam streams all day?

The single booster chipset draws negligible bus power and produces no noticeable heat during continuous operation.

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