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Black braided USB 3.0 extension cable with male and female Type-A connectors, 3 ft

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 130714 USB 3.0 A Male to A Female Extension Cable 3 ft Braided

SKU CH-FKDZ-KXYB0

A 3 ft braided USB 3.0 extension cable with gold-plated connectors for SuperSpeed data up to 5 Gbps

  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Overall length0.9144
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Extend USB reach by 3 ft with male-to-female ends
  • Braided nylon jacket resists tangles and adds durability
  • Gold-plated connectors prevent corrosion for reliable contact
  • USB 3.0 compliant for up to 5 Gbps data transfer
  • Lifetime warranty backs long-term cable reliability

Extension cable for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices

This three-foot cable adds reach between a host and a USB 3.0 peripheral. The Type-A male plug connects to the computer or hub while the Type-A female port accepts the device cable. It suits users who need extra length for external drives, printers or scanners without moving the host.

Passive copper construction

The cable draws no external power and adds negligible resistance to the 5 Gbps SuperSpeed link. Gold plating on both connectors reduces oxidation so signal integrity stays consistent over repeated mating cycles. No active electronics means silent operation and no driver installation.

Braided nylon jacket with lifetime warranty coverage

A woven nylon sleeve protects the internal conductors from abrasion and resists tangling during routing behind desks or through cable trays. The strain-relief mouldings at each end reinforce the solder joints against bending stress. Buyers who need longer runs or right-angle connectors will need a different solution.

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name130714
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 3 ft braided USB 3.0 A Male to A Female extension cable without losing SuperSpeed performance?

Plug the male Type-A connector into the host port and the device into the female end; keep the total cable run within USB 3.0 length limits so the 5 Gbps signal stays reliable.

Will the gold-plated connectors on this 3 ft braided USB 3.0 extension cable need cleaning or replacement over time?

The gold plating resists corrosion, so the connectors should not require cleaning or replacement under normal indoor use.

At what point does the 3 ft braided USB 3.0 extension cable hit its signal-integrity limit during sustained 5 Gbps transfers?

The cable itself is rated for USB 3.0 SuperSpeed; the practical limit appears when the combined host-cable-device length exceeds the specification's maximum, causing errors or speed drops.

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