USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male/A-Female
USB 2.0 Cables - 15FT USB A M/F Passive Extension Cable
This passive universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 A-Male to A-Female cable is used for extending the length of a USB cable of many devices such as a mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer and many other USB products. This cable can provide data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps and is downward compatible with USB 1.0 and 1.1
Features:
- Connector 1: USB Type A Male
- Connector 2: USB Type A Female
- 28 AWG
- Transfer rates up to 480Mbps
- Downward compatible with USB specifications 1.0 and 1.1
Please note, passive USB cables have a maximum distance of 16 foot. To extend the distance past the 16 foot limitation you will need an Active Extension Cable
Q: What kind of cable do I need for my printer?
A: Typically printers today are connected with a USB A Male to B Male cable
Q: What if I need to extend my current USB cable past the 16 foot distance limit?
A: Because passive USB cables have a distance limitation you would need an active extension cable to help boost the signal coming from the source.
Q: I'm unsure what USB cable I need can you help?
A: Please click on the resource tab to see the USB connector graph. This should help identify the correct cable.
USB Connector Guide | ||
Connector Type | Picture | Common Use |
USB 2.0 A Male |  | Commonly plugged into the USB port on a computer |
USB 2.0 A Female |  | Commonly used for extending the length of an existing USB cable. USB A Male is able to plug into this connector |
USB 2.0 B Male |  | Commonly used on a printer external hard drive and other USB Devices |
| USB 2.0 Micro Male |  | Commonly used on new smartphones and other USB devices |
USB 2.0 Mini Male |  | Commonly used on cell phones digital cameras and GPS devices |
USB 2.0 Mini Female |  | Commonly used to extend the length of an existing USB mini cable |
USB 3.0 A Male |  | Commonly used on USB 3.0 devices |
USB 3.0 B Male |  | Commonly used on USB 3.0 printers and other USB devices |
USB 3.0 Micro |  | Commonly used on USB 3.0 hubs and other devices |
