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A black USB 3.0 active extension cable 16.4 FT with male and female Type-A connectors and an inline signal booster module

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CableCreation Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable 16.4 FT

SKU CH-V64E-8E5DM

Active USB 3.0 extension cable with built-in signal booster extends connections up to 16.4 ft for VR headsets, cameras and peripherals

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Reliable long-distance data transfer with built-in NXP signal booster chip
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance up to 5 Gbps for fast file transfers
  • Extends USB connections to 16.4 ft for flexible device placement
  • Gold-plated connectors with foil and braided shielding reduce signal interference
  • Molded strain-relief design protects ports from repeated plugging wear

USB 3.0 Active Extension for VR and Peripherals

This 16.4 FT active cable uses a built-in NXP signal booster to maintain USB 3.0 performance over long distances. It connects USB-A peripherals such as VR headsets, cameras, drives and input devices to a host port without signal attenuation. Gold-plated connectors and foil-plus-braid shielding reduce electromagnetic interference for reliable data integrity.

Replaces Passive Cables That Fail Beyond Standard

Passive USB cables typically lose signal quality past five metres, causing dropped frames or device disconnects. The active repeater circuitry in this cable regenerates the signal so the full 5 Gbps bandwidth is preserved at 16.4 FT. The upgrade is worthwhile when a sensor, headset or external drive must sit far from the computer and a shorter passive cable has already proven unreliable.

Limited to USB 3.0 Ports and Devices Only

The cable operates exclusively with USB 3.0 host ports and USB 3.0 peripherals; connecting either end to a USB 2.0 port will not deliver the rated 5 Gbps throughput. It is also incompatible with Oculus Rift S despite supporting the original Rift sensor and Quest Link. Maximum cable length is fixed at 16.4 FT, so installations requiring longer runs cannot daisy-chain additional extensions without introducing new signal loss.

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Price $25.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

What type of USB connectors does the 16.4 ft active extension cable use?

The cable has a USB-A male plug on one end and a USB-A female port on the other, allowing you to extend an existing USB-A connection.

Which USB port standard must both ends support for the built-in NXP signal booster to function correctly?

Both the host port and the peripheral port must be USB 3.0; the active electronics will not operate at full 5 Gbps speed if either end is only USB 2.0.

How does the gold-plated connector and shielding help maintain reliability over time?

Gold plating resists corrosion on the contact surfaces, while the foil and braid shield blocks EMI and RFI that can degrade the high-speed 5 Gbps signal across the full length.

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