USB 3.0 A Male to Female Active Extension Lead, 3m Black
Extend USB 3.0 devices up to 20m with this 3m active lead. Supports 5Gb/s, backwards compatible, includes universal power adaptor.
Overcome the limitations of standard USB cables with this USB 3.0 A Male to Female Active Extension Lead. This 3-metre cable incorporates an active circuit to deliver both stable power and high-speed data transmission, ensuring your USB 3.0 devices perform optimally even over extended distances.
The cable is fully shielded to guarantee an error-free, reliable connection, minimising data loss and interference. It supports the full USB 3.0 specification, providing transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. For even greater reach, multiple cables can be daisy-chained together, allowing for a maximum extension range of up to 20 metres, perfect for complex setups in offices, studios, or home entertainment systems.
Designed with broad compatibility in mind, it is fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices, so you can connect a wide range of peripherals without issue. An integrated LED indicator provides a clear visual confirmation of the connection status, offering immediate feedback. The setup is incredibly simple thanks to its plug-and-play design; no additional drivers or software are required.
The extension is primarily powered through the USB connection itself. For scenarios requiring additional power, a universal AC power adaptor is included. This versatile power supply features interchangeable heads for UK (Type G), European (Type C), US (Type A), and Australian/New Zealand (Type I) mains sockets, making it suitable for use in many countries around the world.
Constructed with a durable black jacket, this robust cable is built for daily use in professional and domestic environments, from connecting external hard drives and printers to webcams and other peripherals.
- Extending the reach of desktop computers to peripherals
- Connecting devices in home entertainment or media centres
- Office setups requiring longer cable runs for printers or scanners
- Studio environments for audio interfaces or cameras
- Cable Type: Active Extension Lead
- Connector Type: USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type A Female
- Cable Length: 3 metres
- Maximum Supported Speed: Up to 5 Gb/s (USB 3.0)
- Maximum Daisy-Chained Range: Up to 20 metres
- Shielding: Fully shielded
- Backwards Compatibility: USB 2.0
- Special Feature: Integrated LED connection indicator
- Special Feature: Plug-and-play, no drivers required
- Power Source: USB bus-powered, includes universal AC adaptor
- AC Adaptor Plug Types: UK Type G, Euro Type C, US Type A, AUS/NZ Type I
- Jacket Colour: Black
- Product Range: Startech USB3AAEXT
- Dimensions (approx.): 22mm W x 33mm H x 2mm D
- Weight: 370 grams
- USB Standard: USB 3.0
- SVHC: No SVHC (21-Jan-2025)
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