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Black USB 2.0 active extension cable, A male to A female, 12 m with mid-cable booster

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Cables To Go 38999 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable A Male to A Female 12 M 39.4 ft

SKU CH-HCAS-NFPWY MPN 38999

Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 12 metres with a built-in booster, supports 1.1 devices and allows three cables for 118 feet total

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End: 1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Sec
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • Product colorBlack
  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 12 meters beyond the standard limit
  • Centre booster design lets the cable run easily through raceway or conduit
  • Draws only 100 mA from the host USB port for low power use
  • Connect up to three cables for a total reach of 118 feet
  • Compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices including webcams and printers

12-metre USB 2.0 active extension for long runs

This cable extends a USB 2.0 type-A connection by twelve metres (39.4 feet) using a centre-mounted booster that regenerates the signal. It supports both low-speed and high-speed USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices such as webcams, interactive whiteboards and printers. The active electronics draw 100 mA from the host port and are housed mid-cable so the assembly can be routed through raceway or behind a USB wall plate.

Overcoming the five-metre passive limit

Standard passive USB 2.0 cables are restricted to five metres; this active extension removes that barrier for installations where the peripheral must sit far from the host. Up to three cables can be chained end-to-end for a total reach of thirty-six metres (118 feet), making the jump worthwhile for classrooms, conference rooms or industrial setups that exceed the native specification length.

Fits standard type-A ports without extra hardware

The male type-A plug connects directly to the computer or hub while the female type-A port accepts any compliant USB 1.1 or 2.0 device cable up to three metres long on each side of the booster. No external power supply is required and the cable works when plugged straight into a PC, freeing the installer from hunting for nearby sockets or specifying a powered hub.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name38999
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
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size191 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the mid-cable booster need when I route this 12 meter cable through raceway?

The active chip is built into the middle of the cable, so the booster section must pass through the raceway opening; allow enough width for the thickened mid-point.

What is the correct order to connect the male and female ends so the 100 mA draw is recognised by the host?

Plug the Type A male end into the computer or powered hub first, then attach your device to the Type A female end; the booster draws power from the host port.

After daisy-chaining three of these 39.4 foot cables for a 118 foot run, which component is most likely to need replacement first?

The mid-cable active boosters each draw 100 mA; if a booster fails the link drops, so keep a spare 38999 cable to swap in at the faulty segment.

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