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White 30 ft USB 2.0 active repeater cable with Type A and Type B male connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U042-030 USB 2.0 Active Repeater Cable A Male to B Male 30 ft

SKU CH-3SS8-8VW5J MPN U042-030

Active USB 2.0 repeater cable extends a Type A to Type B connection up to 30 ft with corrosion-resistant, shielded construction

  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:Type A Male USB Connector on Second E
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorWhite
  • Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)
  • Key featuresFeatures:Active Corrosion Resistant EMI/RF Protection Flexib
  • Extends USB 2.0 signals up to 30 ft without degradation
  • Active repeater circuitry maintains reliable data transfer over long runs
  • Type A to Type B male connectors fit standard host and peripheral ports
  • Molded strain relief and corrosion-resistant contacts increase cable durability
  • EMI/RF shielding protects signal integrity in electrically noisy environments

Active 30 ft USB 2.0 link

This active repeater cable bridges USB Type A and Type B ports over a full 30 ft distance. The built-in repeater maintains signal integrity where a passive cable would fail. It is aimed at users who need to place a printer or peripheral far from the host computer. White moulded connectors and strain relief add durability for permanent installs.

Best for distant fixed peripherals

The cable suits offices, labs or retail points where a USB printer, scanner or similar device must sit well beyond standard cable reach. It is not for buyers who need bus-powered operation without an external supply, nor for anyone requiring USB 3.x or higher throughput. Installers wanting a thin, unmanaged passive lead should look elsewhere.

30 ft active reach decides fit

The single spec that determines suitability is the 30 ft active length. If the device sits closer, a shorter passive cable is simpler and cheaper; if it sits further, this model will not reach. No other figure in the data changes that decision.

How it compares

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Price $29.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU042-030
Product typeUSB
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Connector detailsConnector on First End:Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:Type B Male USB
Size & build
Overall length30 ft (9.14 m)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

How often should the active repeater circuitry in this 30 ft cable be checked or replaced?

The active repeater is built into the cable assembly and has no user-serviceable parts; if signal integrity degrades over time the entire cable is replaced rather than the repeater module alone.

At what cable length does the USB 2.0 signal hit its practical limit with this active repeater design?

The 30 ft length is the maximum this active repeater cable supports; extending beyond it would exceed the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed specification and likely cause data errors.

Does the active repeater draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when the cable runs continuously all day?

The repeater draws its operating power directly from the USB bus and is designed for continuous use without external supply; it produces only minimal warmth under normal sustained operation.

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