USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male/A-Female - Active - 16 FT
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | 10-24 | 25-99 | 100-249 | 250+ |
| $11.99 | $11.39 | $10.82 | $10.25 | $9.68 |
USB 2.0 Cables - 16FT USB A M/F Active Extension Cable
The USB A Male to A Female USB Active Extension Cable allows you to extend your USB signal 16 additional feet. This allows you to put your printer, camera, or other devices up to 31 feet away*.
This cable uses smart technology to re-condition and boost your signal. For added distance, four active extension cables can be linked together providing a reliable signal up to 79 feet!
Features:
- Length: 16 foot
- Connector 1: USB Type A Male
- Connector 2: USB Type A Female
- Plug and Play—No software needed
- Bus powered—No external power required
- Indicator light to show a connection is made
- Downward compatible with USB specifications 1.0 and 1.1
- Compatible with Microsift Kinect
*To achieve all 31 feet requires a standard 15 foot USB cable along with the active extension. If you have a 6-foot cable already, it would be a total working distance of 22 feet.
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including phthalates, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RoHS*
Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. It stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
REACH*
REACH, a European Union regulation addresses the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. It stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of chemicals.
WEEE*
The WEEE Directive set collection, recycling and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods in the European community. It stands for Wate Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
* The following information is for information purposes only. It does not guarantee that the product adheres to the following standards. Please check the product description for specific certifications.
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 |
