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Belkin 16-Foot USB Active Extension Cable
The USB Active Extension Cable from Belkin ensures you get the best performance and maximum data integrity when you transfer information between your computer and devices. It uses active electronics to sustain your data signal, so you can connect a peripheral to your PC from an extra 16 feet away. Standard (passive) USB extension cable connections can cause significant data loss over distances of more than 16 feet. With the Belkin USB Active Extension Cable, you can connect up to four of these cables in a series along with a device cable for a total operating distance of up to 80 feet.
Features:
- Maximizes efficiency, preventing data loss
- Sustains signal for up to an additional 16 ft.
- Connects up to 4 USB Active Extension Cables and 1 device cable in a series
for up to 80 ft. total operating distance
- Works with USB 1.1
- Requires no drivers; installs easily, using Plug-and-Play technology
- Minimizes power consumption
- Reduces EM/RF interference using foil and braid shields
- Works seamlessly with PC and Mac® computers
- Provides quality performance with a lifetime product warranty
- System Requirements: PC-compatible or Mac computer
- Power Supply: USB interface (Bus-Powered)
- Supply Current Drawn: 5mA maximum, 3mA typical
- Connectors: 1 type A male, 1 type A female
Additional Specifications:
- USB 1.1 Compatibility: USB 1.1 specification for both low and high
speed
- Cable Length: 5m (16 ft.)
- Supply Current Drawn: 5mA maximum, 3mA typical
This is a handy device for extending the practical range of USB. Using this as a signal booster I was able to make up a cable run of 26' for a custom HTPC remote thumb drive port. It worked fine. The only drawback is the high cost.