USB Extension Cable – NEW

Product Description

🔧 Technical Specifications

Connector Type:

Male USB-A (Type-A) to Female USB-A

Optional variants: USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C (marketed as USB 3.1 or 3.2)

Data Transfer Speed:

Up to 5 Gbps (Gigabits per second)

This is 10x faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)

Backward Compatibility:

Works with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices (at their respective speeds)

Length Range:

Common lengths: 0.5 ft to 10 ft (0.15m to 3m)

For longer distances (10+ ft), active USB 3.0 extension cables are recommended to maintain signal integrity.

Power Delivery:

Supports standard USB 3.0 power (typically up to 900 mA at 5V)

Useful for charging and powering small devices

🛠️ Construction & Build

Shielding:

Triple or quad shielding to reduce interference and data loss

Gold-Plated Connectors:

Often included for better corrosion resistance and connectivity

Cable Jacket:

PVC or braided nylon for durability

Wire Gauge:

Typically 28/24 AWG (data/power) for good conductivity

✅ Use Cases

Extending connection to:

External hard drives, flash drives

VR headsets (like Oculus Rift)

USB hubs

Webcams, microphones

Printers, scanners