Amazon Basics USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable USB-A Male to Female, 9.75 Meters, Black

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Due to the limitation of the maximum length of the USB cable, we need to find a way to extend USB signal when the distance between devices is too far away. USB extenders, passive USB cables, and active USB cables all allow us to reach much longer distances without signal loss.

USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface. A passive USB cable can reach around 16 feet comfortably when operating at USB 2.0 speeds, though faster USB 3.0 and 3.1 specifications don't suggest you go over nine feet with a passive cable. Higher quality cables might let you go beyond that, but you will likely start to face problems of signal degradation over that limit while operating at higher speeds. We recommend you return any goods via a postal/carriage service that requires a signature upon delivery. An active USB cable is something else. At one, or sometimes both ends of an active USB cable, are small electronic circuits which boost the intensity of the data being carried by the cable. This can go a long way to warding off signal degradation due to attenuation. That's only typically a problem in longer passive cables, however, which is why active USB cables are recommended for the longest of cable connections. A passive USB cable is passive because it merely carries the data that's transferred through it. It does not interact with it beyond sending it from one device to another. A passive cable is a wire and a few protective coatings – even Cable Matters’ USB cables, which are all high-quality and feature shielding and other protective measures.But if you're going for distance, or you want to absolutely guarantee the quality of your connection, then an active USB extension cable is a great way to do it. This can also be of paramount importance when you're dealing with something like a virtual reality headset, or particularly high-quality display or monitor. There's little point in you buying a high-end display (head-mounted or otherwise) to only send its data down a poor-quality cable that won't be able to deliver a quality image. The conductivity of copper itself also places a limit on the maximum length of USB cables. A signal loses some intensity as it moves across a copper wire. Attenuation, also known as signal loss, is quantified in decibels (dB) per foot or meter. The signal loss increases with distance until it reaches the point where the receiver is unable to recognize or comprehend the signal. By using a wider gauge, well-insulated USB cable, signal loss can be minimized.

For instance, connecting a laptop’s USB-C connection to a wall-mounted display 30 feet distant or a camera in a hallway to a computer in an office is commonplace. With certain cables and extenders, USB connections can now be extended. The type C connection cable is the same on both sides, which means it can be plugged into a port either way round. Its narrow and small shape means that it is ideal for use with phones and smaller electronic devices. Modern computers and game consoles are starting to make use of this adapter cable, replacing the older types. A USB type C cable type is more modern than a USB type A. The connector is much smaller than a USB type A cable, and has a similar rectangular shape, though the sides are more rounded than type A connectors. Type C USB adapter cables are also more powerful than their predecessors and have faster speeds. They can be used for charging and transferring data, images, video, and audio. Even so, the ports they are plugged into can affect the speeds at which they work. Let’s examine USB cable length restrictions in more detail and discover ways to prolong a USB connection without reducing signal strength. Why Are USB Cables Limited in Length?You can also use hubs to extend your cable. These are a cable with a box, with multiple ports for you to plug in your cable. They can come with a plug end that is plugged into mains, or with a bus end that plugs into a port. However, if you use a hub with a bus end, you could find that you lose cable speed, due to a loss in power. The USB standard was first designed to link desktop computers to peripherals including storage devices, mouse, printers, and keyboards. Devices were often close together. Today’s USB cables are used for a variety of purposes outside of the desktop. What are they? And how to choose them? This blog will give you the answer. Max. Data Transfer Rate & Cable Length Limits: USB Specification The item(s) are returned within 30 days of cancellation. The 30 days start the day after you have notified us of the cancellation