Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A Male to Female Active Extension Cable 5 Meters/16.4 Feet

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• Active USB 3.0 extension cable extends the connection between a computer and USB peripherals; The USB active extension cable supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5Gbps; Connect a VR headset such as the HTC Vive Cosmos, webcam, USB 3.0 hub, or external hard drive to a computer across the room using this USB to USB repeater cable
• Long USB extension cable with an integrated amplification chipset supports data transmission at longer lengths than a passive USB cable; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and cables; Extend an external hard drive cable or a printer cable
• Power supply 5V 2A compatible with a 3.5 x 1.35 mm plug with center positive polarity (sold separately); Booster power with a power adapter with a USB3 extension cable is sometimes required with devices requiring more than 900mA of power; USB power may not be sufficient when connecting a USB 3 0 extension cable to a low power USB 3.0 PCIe card port
• Superior construction includes gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, foil & braid shielding, a power status LED and a Y cable power port with a cable clip for strain relief; The USB extender cable is Sturdy but flexible enough to coil for storage