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CableMAX

CableMAX USB 3.0 A Male to A Female Extension Cable 6ft Black

SKU CH-V7ZX-FHE4V

Extends a USB 3.0 connection by 6 ft with shielded twisted-pair construction for up to 4.8 Gbps throughput

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Extends USB 3.0 connections by 6ft
  • Supports up to 4.8Gbps throughput with USB 3.0 host and device
  • Shielded Twisted Pair construction reduces electromagnetic interference
  • Fully molded connectors provide durable, high-quality connection
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices at 480Mbps

USB 3.0 A-to-A extension cable

This six-foot cable extends a USB 3.0 connection between a host and a peripheral. It uses a male Type-A plug on one end and a female Type-A port on the other. Shielded twisted-pair construction reduces electromagnetic interference. The cable is intended for users who need extra reach for printers, scanners or other SuperSpeed devices.

Thermals noise and power

The cable is completely passive and draws no external power. It adds no audible noise and generates no measurable heat during normal data transfers. Shielding protects signal integrity without requiring active cooling. Power delivery follows the host port's standard USB 3.0 specification.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous high-throughput use the cable maintains the full 4.8 Gbps signalling rate defined by the USB 3.0 standard. Molded strain relief and STP construction preserve signal quality over extended sessions. No performance drop or thermal throttling occurs because the assembly contains no active components.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCablemax
Model nameUSB3.0AMF-6 ft
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)

Questions about this item

How do I plug the male end of this USB 3.0 A-to-A extension into my computer without damaging the port?

Align the blue SuperSpeed connector with the host port and insert it straight in; forcing it sideways bends the internal pins and breaks the 4.8Gbps link.

Will the shielding on this 6ft cable degrade over time and need replacement?

The moulded Shielded Twisted Pair jacket protects the conductors from fatigue; replace the cable only if the connectors loosen or the outer sheath cracks.

At what point does the 6ft length start to limit the 4.8Gbps throughput during long transfers?

The 6ft run stays within the USB 3.0 electrical spec, so the 4.8Gbps ceiling is reached only if the host or device cannot sustain SuperSpeed signalling.

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