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Black USB 3.0 active extension cable, five metres, Type-A male to Type-A female, blue connector inserts

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 9470 USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5 m Black

SKU CH-4CAT-B381Y MPN 9470

Extends USB 3.0 connections to 16.4 feet with active signal boosting and no external power needed

  • Cable length15 ft (4.57 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Overall length4.572
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Extends USB 3.0 signals up to 13 metres using bus power
  • Delivers 10 times the throughput of USB 2.0 links
  • Works with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices
  • No external power adapter required for operation
  • Male-to-female Type-A connectors with blue USB 3.0 identifier

USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5 m

This 5 metre active extension cable carries USB 3.0 signals up to 16.4 feet without signal loss. It draws power from the USB bus so no external adapter is required. The cable is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

Builders needing longer runs than passive cables

Passive USB 3.0 cables are limited to less than 15 feet, so this active design suits setups that must bridge greater distances. Users who need runs beyond 13 metres or who require a different connector type should look at alternative solutions.

Extends full SuperSpeed to 13 metres

Combining two of these cables with a 3 metre passive cable reaches a total of 13 metres (42.6 feet) while maintaining USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Beyond that length the signal cannot be guaranteed.

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Price $16.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name109470
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Cable length15 ft (4.57 m)
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

What host port is required for the 5 m Monoprice 9470 cable to deliver USB 3.0 SuperSpeed?

A USB 3.0 Type-A port is required; the cable has a USB 3.0 A male plug on one end and a USB 3.0 A female port on the other.

Will the 9470 active extension work with my existing USB 2.0 devices?

Yes, the cable is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices and will operate at their native speeds.

How can I confirm the 5 m extension is running at USB 3.0 speed after I connect it?

Check the operating system device manager or system profiler to verify the connected device enumerates at SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) rather than High-Speed (USB 2.0).

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