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Black 16 ft USB 3.0 active extension cable with male to female Type A connectors and inline signal booster chip

ESTONE

ESTONE U310 USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 ft Male to Female 5 Gbps

SKU CH-PHC4-CHCBQ

Active USB 3.0 extension cable reaches 16 ft with a built-in signal booster chip and included 5V/2A power adapter for stable 5 Gbps data transfer

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsConnector 1: USB 3.0 Type A Male Connector 2: USB 3.0 Type A

Cable Length 16 Feet

  • Extends USB connections up to 16 ft without signal loss
  • Built-in booster chip maintains 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Included 5V/2A adapter powers devices drawing over 900 mA
  • Works with Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS plug-and-play
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices

ESTONE U310 Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable

This active extension cable extends USB 3.0 connections up to 16 ft while maintaining 5 Gbps data rates. It connects a Type A male plug to a Type A female port for peripherals such as VR headsets, printers, hard drives, keyboards and mice. The built-in signal booster chip compensates for attenuation over the longer run. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.

Thermals noise and power draw

The cable draws bus power for the signal amplifier and includes a 5V/2A power adapter for devices that need more current. When a peripheral exceeds 900 mA the adapter must be connected to maintain stable operation. No fan or active cooling is present so the assembly runs silently. The foil and braided shielding reduces electromagnetic interference during normal use.

Sustained load behaviour

The smart chip maintains the 5 Gbps link during continuous transfers such as large file backups or high-definition video streaming. With the power adapter attached the cable delivers consistent throughput without signal drop-out over the full 16 ft length. It is not suited for devices that require more than 2 A at 5 V or for installations where the adapter cannot be used.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Model nameU310
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector genderMale to Female

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 16 ft active USB 3.0 extension cable and where does the signal booster go?

Connect the USB A male end to the host and the female end to the device; the built-in signal booster chip sits at the device end, and if the peripheral draws more than 900mA you must also plug in the included 5V/2A power adapter.

What maintenance or replacement will the active extension cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; inspect the connectors and foil-braided shielding for wear, and replace the cable only if physical damage or signal loss appears.

What limit shows up first under sustained use of the 5 Gbps active extension?

The 900mA bus-power ceiling is reached first; devices needing more current must use the supplied 5V/2A adapter to maintain full 5 Gbps throughput.

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