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Black USB 2.0 active extension cable with Type-A male and female connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 8751 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable 16 ft Type-A Male to Female 20/28AWG

SKU CH-SKPD-NC18T MPN 8751

Active USB 2.0 repeater cable extends data connections to 16 feet without external power

  • Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Overall length4.8768
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresNormal max length of USB 2.0 cables is 5 m or about 16 ft
  • Extends USB 2.0 connections up to 16 feet without signal loss
  • Active repeater electronics recondition and boost timing signals for reliable data transfer
  • Bus-powered design draws power from the USB 5 VDC bus, no external adapter needed
  • Daisy-chain multiple cables together for even longer USB cable runs
  • Compatible with Xbox 360 Kinect USB version and PlayStation 3 Eye camera

USB 2.0 active repeater cable

This 16 ft USB 2.0 active extension cable from Monoprice carries a Type-A male connector on one end and a Type-A female port on the other. It is built for users who need to place a peripheral farther from the host than a passive cable allows. The integrated repeater draws power from the USB 5 V bus, so no external adapter is required.

16 ft reach with signal regeneration

The single specification that decides fit is the 16 ft active length. Standard USB 2.0 cables are limited to about 16 ft; beyond that the signal timing drifts out of tolerance. This cable contains active electronics that recondition and boost the timing signals so the link remains reliable at the full 16 ft distance.

Works with bus-powered hubs and daisy-chains

The repeater is powered entirely from the upstream port, leaving the downstream port free for the target device. Multiple cables can be daisy-chained for longer runs without adding power bricks. It is not suited for devices that need more current than the host port can supply or for USB 3.0 and higher speeds.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name108751
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size224 × 155 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 16 ft active cable still deliver USB 2.0 speeds when the run is at its maximum length?

The built-in repeater reconditions and boosts the timing signals so the connection stays within tolerance at the full 16 ft distance.

How does the USB 2.0 bus-powered repeater affect the power available to a device at the far end?

The repeater draws its power from the 5 V USB bus, so no external adapter is needed, but total bus current is shared between the repeater and the connected device.

What clearance is required for the Type-A male and female connectors when routing this 16 ft cable?

Standard USB Type-A connectors are used; allow enough space for the plug bodies and strain reliefs at both ends.

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