Fairywill USB 3.0 Extension Cable 20 ft Type A Male to Female 22AWG Black
Extends a USB 3.0 Type-A connection by 20 ft with 22 AWG conductors and foil-plus-braid shielding for up to 5 Gbps data transfer
- Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A
- SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
- Extends reach by 20 ft for flexible device placement
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports and devices
- 22 AWG conductors with foil and braid shielding reduce data loss
- Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for lasting conductivity
What this cable does
This Fairywill USB 3.0 extension cable adds 20 ft of reach between a Type A male plug and a Type A female port. It is built for users who need to connect peripherals such as printers, scanners or external drives without sitting next to the host computer. The 22AWG conductors support SuperSpeed data rates up to 5Gbps when both ends are linked to USB 3.0 ports. It also works with USB 2.0 equipment at the slower speed.
Thermals noise and power
The cable draws no external power and produces no audible noise during normal operation. Its foil and braid shielding plus tin-plated copper conductors keep signal loss low across the full 20 ft length. Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion so the connection stays reliable after repeated mating cycles. No active electronics mean there is nothing to overheat or require a separate supply.
What the build quality changes
Premium shielding and gold-plated connectors reduce data errors and protect the host port from wear caused by frequent plugging and unplugging. The 22AWG wire gauge maintains the 5Gbps rate over the full distance without signal boosters. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 means older devices still function, simply at 2.0 speeds. The plug-and-play design needs no driver installation on any supported operating system.
How it compares
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- Price $27.99
- Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Specifications
| Ports & slots | |
|---|---|
| Connection type | Lighting Connector to USB A |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the 20 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cable to my device?
Plug the Type A male end into a USB 3.0 port for up to 5Gbps speed; it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports and requires no drivers.
Will the 22AWG conductors or gold-plated connectors need replacement over time?
The corrosion-resistant tin-plated copper conductors and gold-plated connectors are designed for long-term use with no scheduled maintenance or replacement needed.
At what length does the 20 ft cable hit its signal-loss limit under sustained 5Gbps transfers?
The 20 ft length uses foil and braid shielding plus 22AWG conductors to minimise data loss at the full 5Gbps SuperSpeed rate.
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