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Black Box USB 2.0 active repeater cable Type-A 16 ft

Black Box Corporation

Black Box USB 2.0 Active Repeater Cable Type-A 16

SKU CH-20KD-QQCNN

A 16-metre USB 2.0 active repeater cable extends Type-A connections beyond standard length limits

  • Product typeUSB A to USB A
  • Extends USB signals reliably up to 16 metres
  • Active repeater maintains USB 2.0 performance over long runs
  • Type-A male to female connectors suit standard ports
  • Black Box Innovations build quality for professional use
  • First listed by the manufacturer in October 2025

Extension reach

This Black Box active repeater cable extends a USB 2.0 connection over 16 metres using a single Type-A male to Type-A female run. The built-in signal booster compensates for the length so the link remains reliable without an external power supply. It is suited to fixed installations where the host and device are far apart.

Fit and limits

The cable serves integrators who need to bridge a long gap between a computer and a peripheral such as a printer, scanner or camera. It does not add extra ports, so buyers who want a hub function should look elsewhere. The Type-A connectors also mean it cannot connect directly to Type-C or Micro-USB equipment without separate adapters.

Deciding specification

The 16 metre active reach is the single figure that determines whether this part solves the installation. Standard passive cables cannot guarantee operation at this distance, so the repeater electronics are the reason to choose this specific cable.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box Innovations
Product typeUSB A to USB A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 16-metre active repeater draw extra power or get warm during all-day use?

The cable is bus-powered from the USB 2.0 port, so it adds no separate power supply and runs at the standard 2.0 current limit without noticeable heat.

What must my host and device already provide for this Type-A repeater to work?

Both ends need a standard USB Type-A port — one male plug goes into the host, the female socket accepts your existing Type-A peripheral cable.

Will the active electronics interfere with older USB 1.1 gear I still use?

The repeater is fully backward-compatible; it passes USB 1.1 low- and full-speed signals through the same Type-A connectors without driver changes.

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