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No Sew USB 2.0 Type-A Extension Cable Black 16.5 ft

SKU CH-73RQ-ANEPB

Extend USB devices up to 16.5 ft with a male-to-female Type-A cable supporting 480 Mbps data and stable power delivery

  • Rated speed0.48 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Cable length16.5 ft (5.03 m)
  • Connector count4
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Extend devices up to 16.5 ft away with male-to-female Type-A connectors
  • Transfer data at 480 Mbps using USB 2.0 specification
  • Route through tight spaces with ultra-flexible PVC jacket construction
  • Deliver stable power through 24 AWG internal wiring
  • Connect instantly with plug-and-play compatibility for USB-A peripherals

Extended Reach for USB Peripherals

This USB 2.0 Type-A extension cable adds 16.5 ft of length between a host computer and standard peripherals such as printers, scanners or flash drives. The male-to-female connectors allow instant plug-and-play use without any driver installation. It suits home offices or workstations where devices sit far from the host ports.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

Passive copper conductors produce no audible noise and generate negligible heat during normal operation. The 24 AWG power cores deliver stable current to bus-powered devices while the 28 AWG data pair maintains signal integrity at 480 Mbps. PVC jacket insulation keeps the assembly cool to the touch under typical loads.

Replacing Shorter Cables and When to Upgrade

This cable replaces factory cables that are too short for flexible device placement or routing through tight conduits. The jump is worth it when the existing lead cannot reach the desired location or when frequent repositioning demands extra slack. Buyers who need higher bandwidth than .48 Gbps or longer runs beyond 16.5 ft will require a different solution.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameUSBGear
Model nameAA2 ft-B
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speed0.48 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type A
Connector count4
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Cable length16.5 ft (5.03 m)
Overall length16.5 ft (5.03 m)
Build detailsPVC

Questions about this item

How do I install the 16.5 ft USB 2.0 Type-A male-to-female extension cable and what step do people often get wrong?

Plug the male end into the host computer first, then connect your device cable into the female end; reversing this order leaves the extension loose and can strain the port.

What maintenance or replacement will the 24AWG power wire and 28AWG data pair cable need later?

Inspect the PVC jacket and connectors periodically for wear or bent pins; replace the cable if the jacket cracks or intermittent connections appear.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this 480 Mbps USB 2.0 extension?

The 16.5 ft length reaches the USB 2.0 maximum cable distance, so signal integrity becomes the limiting factor before bandwidth does.

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