USBGear USBG-25FTAB 25ft USB 2.0 Active Cable A Male to B Male

Extended Reach for USB 2.0 Devices

This 25 ft active cable connects a USB A host to a USB B peripheral while overcoming the standard 16 ft distance limit. A built-in NEC chip amplifies the signal so Hi-Speed data integrity is maintained across the full 7.5 meter run. The cable is bus-powered and requires no external adapter. It targets users who need to place printers, scanners or other AC-powered USB 2.0 equipment farther from the computer than a passive cable allows.

Build Integration and Power Requirements

The cable plugs directly into a standard USB A port on the host and a USB B port on the device with true plug-and-play operation on Windows and Mac. Because the repeater draws power from the host bus, the connected peripheral must be AC powered and must not rely on bus power for its own operation. This single non-daisy-chainable link frees up workspace layout by removing the 5 m restriction without adding a separate power brick or hub.

Sustained Signal Quality Over Distance

The integrated repeater continuously boosts the electrical and timing specifications defined by the USB 2.0 standard, keeping the link stable at up to 480 Mbps during long transfers. Unlike a short passive run that only needs to survive a brief burst, this amplified design maintains signal quality for the entire 25 ft length under continuous load. CE and FCC approval confirms compliance with emissions and immunity rules for sustained operation in typical office or home environments.