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Slim silver USB-A male to female extension cable 164.0 ft

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 116381 USB 3.0 Active Optical Extension Cable 164.0 ft

SKU CH-1GAG-829BH

Extends USB 3.0 connections up to 164 ft using active optical fiber for 5 Gbps bandwidth without external power

  • Cable length164 ft (50 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Overall length50
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Extends USB 3.0 signal up to 150 feet over optical fiber
  • Plug-and-play design eliminates separate transmitters and external power
  • Slim 3 mm diameter cable with 20 mm bend radius for easy routing
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps without converters
  • Powered by USB port delivering 5 VDC at 600 mA

164 ft USB 3.0 active optical extension

This Monoprice 116381 cable uses optical fibre to extend a USB-A connection up to 164.0 ft while maintaining USB 3.0 signal integrity. It connects a standard USB-A male plug to a USB-A female port without requiring external power for the 5 Gbps link. The 3 mm diameter cable suits installations where copper cables cannot reach.

Sustained 5 Gbps over long distance

Optical transmission keeps the full 5 Gbps bandwidth stable across the entire 164.0 ft run, avoiding the signal drop-off seen in copper beyond 15 ft. The cable draws 5 VDC at 600 mA from the host port, so no separate power supply is needed for USB 3.0 operation. Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps is maintained without converters.

Male-to-female USB-A gender

The fixed male-to-female connector arrangement means the cable extends an existing USB-A port rather than joining two male-ended devices. Builders needing a male-to-male link or a different connector type such as USB-C cannot use this part. The 20 mm bend radius and operating range of 0 to 55 °C suit indoor routing through conduit or cable trays.

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Price $357.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name116381
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Cable length164 ft (50 m)

Questions about this item

How much power does the 164.0 ft active optical cable draw when running all day?

The cable uses 5 VDC at 600mA for USB 3.0 speeds, with optional external power available if the host port cannot supply enough current.

What host connector must my computer already have for this male-to-female extension to work?

Your computer needs a standard USB-A port to accept the male plug on the 1.7 inch x 1.1 inch connector.

Will this 5 Gbps optical extension still work with my older USB 2.0 peripherals?

Yes, the cable is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, so existing devices function without converters.

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