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Compact rectangular USB-C to USB-A female coupler with matte finish

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Active USB-C Female to USB3.0 Female Repeater Adapter

SKU CH-23CX-CXXTB

Active USB-C to USB 3.0 female coupler with built-in signal repeater chip restores full 5 Gbps speed over long cable runs and adds optional 5 V DC power for ultra-long links

  • Active signal amplification prevents speed loss over long cables
  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data rate with USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatibility
  • Optional 5 V DC power input keeps ultra-long runs stable
  • Shielded, driver-free design works on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
  • Converts USB-C female to USB 3.0 Type-A female for industrial and desktop gear

Active USB-C to USB 3.0 Repeater

This active adapter converts a USB-C female port to a USB 3.0 Type-A female port while amplifying the signal through a built-in repeater chipset. It is designed for engineers and installers who need to extend USB connections over long cable runs without losing data integrity. The coupler maintains full SuperSpeed performance across extended distances where passive couplers would fail. Plug-and-play operation works across Windows, macOS, Linux and Android without driver installation.

Suited for industrial scanners.

The adapter targets setups that join two cables to span dozens of metres while keeping 5 Gbps throughput. An optional 5 V DC auxiliary power input is available for ultra-long wiring scenarios that demand extra stability. Buyers who need to carry video alternate modes, power delivery negotiation or proprietary high-speed signalling should look elsewhere because this device handles only standard USB data lines.

Built-in signal-boosting IC for long-cable integrity

The defining specification is the active repeater chipset that regenerates the USB 3.0 signal to overcome attenuation in extended cable chains. This hardware feature decides whether the link remains reliable at length. Without it, speed drops and connection errors appear on runs that exceed passive limits.

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Questions about this item

Does the built-in repeater chipset keep the link at USB 3.0 5Gbps on very long cable runs?

Yes, the active signal amplification recovers weakened transmission to maintain full USB 3.0 5Gbps speed over extended distances.

Will the adapter run warm or need extra cooling when used continuously for industrial equipment?

The compact solid shell uses passive anti-interference shielding with no active cooling required during all-day operation.

My scanner only has a USB Type-A cable; do I need any other cables or ports for this coupler to work?

You need a USB-C cable on one side and a USB 3.0 Type-A cable on the other; no driver installation is required.

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