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Silver USB-A male to female extension cable, 98.4 ft long, slim 3 mm diameter

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 116380 USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable 98.4 ft Silver SlimRun

SKU CH-TQK3-DYE4V

A 98.4 ft active optical cable extends USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps over fibre without external power

  • Cable length98.4 ft (30 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Overall length30
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Extends USB 3.0 signal to 98.4 feet using optical fiber
  • Delivers 5 Gbps data rate without external power
  • Slim 3 mm cable with 20 mm bend radius for easy routing
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps
  • Single plug-and-play cable replaces complex extender kits

98.4 ft USB 3.0 active optical extension

This cable extends a USB-A connection up to 98.4 feet using integrated optical fibre. It links a host controller to a peripheral such as a printer, scanner or storage device without the signal loss of long copper runs. The active design draws power from the USB port itself, so no external adapter is required for standard operation.

USB 3.0 distance and power limits

Optical transmission allows the cable to reach 98.4 feet while maintaining the full 5 Gbps data rate defined by the USB 3.0 standard. It remains backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. The bus-powered design supplies 5 VDC at 900 mA to the connected device; peripherals needing more current will not operate without an optional external power source.

3 mm cable diameter for tight routing

The 3 mm diameter and 20 mm bend radius let the cable pass through narrow conduits, cable trays or behind equipment racks where bulkier copper or traditional active optical assemblies would not fit. Installers who need a thinner profile or a tighter bend radius should verify those measurements against their pathway constraints before purchase.

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Price $254.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name116380
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Cable length98.4 ft (30 m)

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 98.4 ft length or a shorter cable for my USB 3.0 devices?

The 98.4 ft length uses active optical fiber to maintain full 5 Gbps USB 3.0 performance without external power, while shorter passive copper cables typically lose signal well before this distance.

Will I actually see 5 Gbps throughput when the cable is run through walls and around corners?

Yes, the optical fiber design delivers the full 5 Gbps data rate at 98.4 ft with a 20 mm bend radius, so normal routing through walls and tight bends does not reduce the headline speed.

What does the USB 3.0 interface cap at in practice with this active optical cable?

The USB 3.0 interface caps at 5 Gbps and 900 mA power delivery, and this cable reaches both limits at 98.4 ft without needing an external power adapter.

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