USB2AAEXT35M, StarTech.com USB 2.0 Cable, Male USB A to Female USB A USB Extension Cable, 35m

StarTech.com’s 35m USB Extension Cable, Male to Female - USB2AAEXT35M

This 115ft active USB extension cable is perfect for extending the reach of a USB port for power and connectivity. Connect a USB printer or other USB device to a Mac or PC with ease and reliable hi-speed transfer rates.

Active Cable

The 35m extension wire overcomes not only distance limitations, but the active circuitry matches and maintains the high performance of a shorter cable. This ensures data transfer and power are at reliable rates and current, respectively.

Plug and Play

This high-speed extender is OS independent and does not require any external software to be downloaded to use it. Simply plug in and play. Users can also use the AC power adapter, provided in the box, if necessary.

Backwards Compatibility

Plus, 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.

Features and Benefits

• USB 2.0
• Type A to A
• Male to female ports
• 480Mbps data transfer rate
• 66ft/20m length cable
• Black in colour
• OS independent
• Plug in and play
• PVC jacket
• Active cabling
• AC power adapter included
• LED indicators for status monitoring
• Fully shielded for error-free connections

What are the applications for this extension cable?

Extend the reach of your computer’s USB port for power or data transfer. Or users can connect to a printer and any other USB peripheral for top-performance and 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 35m UBS A to A 2.0 Male to Female Extension Cable

Datasheet USB2AAEXT35M