We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black USB 2.0 active extension cable 25 ft A male to A female with center booster

Cables To Go

Cables To Go 38988 USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Active Extension Cable 25 ft

SKU CH-N7AB-GAFW5 MPN 38988

Active USB 2.0 extension reaches 25 ft with built-in booster for reliable signal up to 75 ft when chained

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Cable length25 ft (7.62 m)
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 25 feet beyond the standard limit
  • Center booster design fits easily through raceway or conduit
  • Connect up to three cables for a total 75 foot reach
  • Active buffering maintains USB 2.0 electrical and timing compliance
  • Supports both low and high speed USB devices equally

25 ft USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

This active extension cable extends a USB 2.0 connection up to 25 feet (7.62 meters) beyond the standard five meter limit. It uses a built-in booster chip inside the female connector to maintain signal integrity for both low and high speed devices. The Type A male to Type A female design connects directly to existing USB cables without adapters. It suits installers who need to place peripherals farther from the host than a passive cable allows.

75 ft Maximum Daisy Chain Limit

Up to three cables can be connected end to end for a total reach of 75 feet (22.8 meters) while staying within USB 2.0 electrical and timing specifications. The active circuitry buffers signals in both directions so the link remains compliant at the full extended distance. This is the practical ceiling for this cable type; longer runs would require a different transmission method such as fibre or a powered hub. Buyers who need a single continuous run beyond 75 feet cannot use this product.

Center Booster Simplifies Conduit Installations

The booster chip is housed in the female connector rather than a mid cable block, so the cable pulls through raceway or conduit without snagging on a bulky module. No driver installation is required; the cable is transparent to the operating system. The most common issue is attempting to chain more than three cables, which breaks USB 2.0 timing compliance and causes device enumeration failures. Ensure each segment is a genuine active extension, not a passive cable.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Cords & Extension Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $20.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name38988
Product typeData Transfer Cable
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type A Female USB
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Cable length25 ft (7.62 m)
Shipping weight0.33 kg
Package size226 × 170 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 25 ft cable or chain multiple cables for a longer run?

Each cable is 25 ft (7.62 m). You can connect up to three end-to-end for a total of 75 ft (22.8 m) while keeping USB 2.0 signal quality.

Will the 25 ft length still deliver full USB 2.0 performance inside my PC?

Yes. The built-in booster chip in the female connector actively buffers signals so the cable meets USB 2.0 electrical and timing minimums at the full 25 ft distance.

Does the USB 2.0 A Male to A Female interface limit speed or power compared to shorter cables?

The active extension maintains standard USB 2.0 data rates and works with both low- and high-speed devices; it does not reduce the interface's normal capabilities.

More in USB Cords & Extension Cables

Similar items