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Long black USB 3.0 active extension cable with three inline boosters and Type A connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 50 Feet Type A Repeater with Boosters

SKU CH-KQVD-AS4CS

A 50-foot active USB 3.0 Type-A extension cable with three signal boosters and an included 5V/2A power adapter for reliable long-distance data transfer

Cable Length 50 Feet

  • Extends USB 3.0 signals up to 50 feet without loss
  • Three built-in signal boosters maintain data integrity over distance
  • Included 5 V / 2 A power adapter supports high-current devices
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals
  • Tinned copper conductors with foil braided shielding reduce interference

50-Foot USB 3.0 Active Extension

This 50-foot active USB 3.0 extension cable connects Type A peripherals to a computer over long distances. Three built-in signal boosters prevent attenuation so data remains uninterrupted. The cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices and suits VR headsets, printers, webcams, storage drives and game consoles. A 5 V/2 A power adapter is included for devices drawing more than 900 mA.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The cable operates passively and produces no audible noise or measurable heat during normal use. It draws power from the host USB port for the repeater chips and uses the supplied 5 V/2 A adapter only when the attached device exceeds 900 mA. Tinned copper conductors and foil braided shielding maintain signal integrity without active cooling.

Maximum Reach and Booster Count

The 50-foot length with three integrated signal boosters is the specification that determines whether this cable fits the installation. Shorter 16-foot or longer 100-foot variants exist in the same family, but this unit is fixed at 50 feet with exactly three repeaters. Buyers needing a different reach or fewer boosters must choose another model.

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Price $43.99
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Questions about this item

How do I install the 50‑foot USB 3.0 active extension cable and where do people go wrong?

Connect the Type‑A male end to the host, the female end to the device, then plug the included 5V/2A power adapter into the cable’s power jack; the common mistake is skipping the adapter when the peripheral draws more than 900mA.

What maintenance or replacement will this 50‑foot active USB extension need over time?

The cable itself has no user‑serviceable parts; if signal integrity drops, replace the entire 50‑foot assembly — boosters and shielding are sealed inside — and keep the 5V/2A adapter for the new unit.

What limit appears first during sustained high‑speed transfers on this 50‑foot active USB 3.0 cable?

The 900mA bus‑power ceiling is reached first; without the supplied 5V/2A adapter the boosters cannot maintain full USB 3.0 throughput over the full 50‑foot run.

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