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A 50ft black braided USB 3.0 active extension cable with male and female Type-A connectors and inline signal boosters

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 50ft USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable A/M to A/F

SKU CH-APER-528VG

Active USB 3.0 extension cable with built-in signal boosters extends connections up to 50ft at 5Gbps while maintaining stable data transfer

Cable Length 50 Feet

  • Extends USB connections up to 50ft with active signal boosting
  • Delivers 5Gbps SuperSpeed data transfer via USB 3.0
  • Includes DC 5V 2A power adapter for stable high-power device operation
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion and reduce signal interference
  • Braided PVC jacket withstands 20,000+ bend cycles for long-term durability

50ft USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable

This SMUGDESK cable extends a USB Type-A connection up to 50 feet using three built-in signal boosters. It delivers SuperSpeed 5Gbps data transfer and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. The active design ensures stable transmission for peripherals such as webcams, VR headsets, printers and external hard drives.

Check power and port requirements

The cable includes a DC 5V 2A power adapter to support higher-draw devices like hard drives. Verify your host has a standard USB Type-A port and that the total run does not exceed the 50ft length supplied. No drivers are required for operation.

Build integration and cable management

Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion and the braided PVC jacket is rated for over 20,000 bending cycles. The active electronics eliminate signal loss over long runs, freeing you from the short cables that ship with most peripherals. It is not suited for installations needing lengths beyond 100ft or for USB Type-C endpoints without a separate adapter.

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Price $43.99
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Questions about this item

Does the 50ft USB 3.0 cable include a power supply or must I buy one separately?

The active extension cable includes a DC 5V 2A power supply in the box for stable transmission with high-draw devices such as external hard drives.

Should I choose the 16ft, 32ft, 50ft or 100ft version for my setup?

Select the length that matches the distance between your computer and the peripheral; the 50ft model covers longer runs while shorter versions reduce cable clutter for closer devices.

Will the headline 5Gbps rate hold over the full 50ft length in my PC?

Built-in signal booster chips maintain SuperSpeed 5Gbps performance across the full 50ft run, and the cable remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

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