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Black 50 ft active USB 2.0 cable with straight Type A and Type B male connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USB2HAB50AC 50 ft Active USB 2.0 A to B Cable

SKU CH-WKKX-KFMQG MPN USB2HAB50AC

Active USB 2.0 cable extends A-to-B connections to 50 ft with no signal loss

  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Cable shieldingAluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 2.0

Cable Length 50 Feet

  • Connect peripherals up to 50 ft away with no signal loss
  • Active circuitry delivers consistent USB 2.0 data speeds beyond standard cable limits
  • Aluminium‑Mylar foil and braid shielding blocks electromagnetic and radio interference
  • Nickel‑plated Type A and Type B male connectors ensure durable, corrosion‑resistant links
  • 24 AWG conductors with PVC jacket provide reliable power and data transmission

50 ft Active USB 2.0 Cable

The StarTech USB2HAB50AC is a 50-foot active USB 2.0 Type A male to Type B male cable designed to connect USB 2.0 peripherals such as printers well beyond the standard distance limit. Bus-powered circuitry maintains consistent data speeds across the full length without requiring an external power adapter. It suits offices, warehouses or home workstations where the host computer cannot sit near the device.

Thermals Noise Power

The cable draws power directly from the host USB port to run its internal signal-boosting electronics, adding only a minimal load that stays within normal USB 2.0 current limits. Passive conductors and foil-plus-braid shielding produce no audible noise and generate no noticeable heat during typical printing or data-transfer sessions. The PVC jacket and straight connectors keep the assembly flexible for routing around desks or through cable trays.

Shielding and Compatibility

Nickel-plated connectors and aluminum-Mylar foil with braid shielding block electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference that can corrupt long-run USB signals. The 24 AWG conductors support the full USB 2.0 bandwidth for compatible printers including Canon Pixma MX922 MX522 MX452 Epson XP310 XP410 Brother HL2270DW MFCJ450DW and HP Envy 4500 models. Builders needing longer runs or USB 3.x speeds cannot use this cable.

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Price $40.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB2HAB50AC
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type B Male USB
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Cable shieldingAluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
Shipping weight0.75 kg
Package size229 × 216 × 61 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 50 ft active USB 2.0 A to B cable and what step is often missed?

Plug the Type A male connector into the host computer and the Type B male connector into the peripheral; the step often missed is ensuring both straight connectors are fully seated so the bus-powered active circuitry engages.

What maintenance or replacement will the 50 ft active USB 2.0 cable need over time?

Inspect the PVC jacket and nickel-plated connectors periodically for wear or corrosion; replace the cable if the aluminum-mylar foil and braid shielding is damaged or if signal errors appear.

What limit appears first when the 50 ft active USB 2.0 cable runs under sustained use?

The 50 ft length is the maximum distance the bus-powered active circuitry supports without signal loss; exceeding it or drawing more bus power than the host port allows will cause errors first.

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