StarTech.com Male USB A to Female USB A USB Extension Cable, USB 2.0, 3m

RS Stock No.:: 193-2886
Mfr. Part No.:: USBEXTAA10BK
Manufacturer:: StarTech.com

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RS Stock No.:: 193-2886
Mfr. Part No.:: USBEXTAA10BK
Manufacturer:: StarTech.com

COO (Country of Origin):: CN

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COO (Country of Origin):: CN

Product Details

StarTech.com’s 10ft USB Extension Cable, Male to Female - USBEXTAA10BK

This 3m USB extension cable is perfect for extending the reach of a USB port and better placement of peripheral devices. Connect a USB printer or other USB device to a Mac or PC with ease and reliable high-speed connectivity.

Backwards Compatibility

The USB cable is a type-A to type-A 2.0 version, meaning it can transfer data at a maximum rate of 480Mbps. Not only this but it also supports connections of legacy USB type-A cables, meaning users can save on upgrading costs.

Quality Materials

Being a StarTech product, users can buy with confidence that the materials are of the highest standard and durability. The cable shield is a braided Aluminium-Mylar Foil and the jacket is made from hard-wearing PVC, protecting everything inside.

This extension cable also features moulded strain relief at the connector points to add to its longevity.

Plug and Play

This connector is OS independent and does not require any external software to be downloaded to use it. Simply plug in and play.

Features and Benefits

• USB 2.0
• Type A to A
• Male to female ports
• 480Mbps data transfer rate
• Moulder strain relief
• 10ft/3m length cable
• Black in colour
• OS independent
• Plug in and play
• Aluminium-Mylar Foil
• PVC jacket

What are the applications for this extension cable?

Extend the reach of your computer’s USB port and connect to a printer or any other USB peripheral for top-performance, reliable data transfer speeds.

How does a USB extension cable work?

A USB extension cable works by plugging in the male connector into the host computers port. Depending on how long the wire is, you can then place peripherals where desired and plug them into the female connector on the cable.

Are all USB extension cables the same?

No, they are not. There are many different types of USB connectors out there and it's easy to get confused. To make it simple, let's split them into two categories: generation 1.0-2.0 and generation 3.0-3.1.

Generation 1.0 - 2.0 connection types include:

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Mini-A
• USB Mini-B
• USB Micro-A
• USB Micro-B

Generation 3.0 - 3.1 connection types include:

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Micro-B
• USB C

You can differentiate between 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 USB connectors by looking at the colour of the plastic inside the connection end. They will be either white, black or blue respectively.

How long can USB extension cables be?

USB cables that are version 2.0 can extend to about 30m. Extension cables are bus powered and utilises active circuitry to facilitate usage beyond the 5m limit of a typical USB connector.

What’s in the box?

• 1x 10ft UBS A to A 2.0 Male to Female Extension Cable

Specifications

Attribute	Value
USB Cable Type	USB Extension Cable
Connector A	USB A
Connector A Gender	Male
Connector B	USB A
Connector B Gender	Female
Length	3m
USB Version	USB 2.0
Sheath Colour	Black
Standards Met	CE, REACH