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Silver 50 ft USB 2.0 active repeater cable with Type A and Type B male connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U042-050 USB 2.0 Active Repeater Cable A/B M/M 50ft 480Mbps

SKU CH-5WGN-VES7P MPN U042-050

Active repeater cable extends USB 2.0 signals up to 50 ft at 480 Mbps with bus-powered signal boosting

  • Cable length50 ft (15.2 m)
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Product typeSee Details
  • Product colorSilver
  • Key featuresFeatures:Active Molded Repeater Strain Relief

Cable Length 50 Feet

  • Extends USB reach to 50 ft with built-in active repeater
  • Delivers up to 480 Mbps Hi-Speed data transfer
  • Supplies 150 mA bus power to the connected device
  • Works with all major operating systems out of the box
  • Molded connectors and strain relief protect against cable damage

Active USB 2.0 repeater cable

This 50 ft active repeater cable carries USB 2.0 signals at up to 480 Mbps between a Type A host and a Type B device. Integrated signal boosting allows the full length without the signal loss that affects standard passive cables. It is bus powered and supplies up to 150 mA to the connected peripheral. The silver jacket and moulded strain relief suit office or light industrial runs.

Ideal for distant peripherals

Suits users who need to place a printer, scanner or other Type B device far from the host computer. The active electronics maintain reliable communication across the full 50 ft distance. Builders who need longer runs, higher bandwidth or Type C connectors should look at alternative solutions.

50 ft active reach at 480 Mbps

The combination of 50 ft length and active signal regeneration is the specification that decides fit. Passive cables cannot guarantee 480 Mbps at this distance and shorter active cables will not span the gap. Verify that the host provides a Type A port and the device uses Type B before ordering.

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Price $36.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU042-050
Product typeSee Details
Product colorSilver
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
Size & build
Cable length50 ft (15.2 m)
Shipping weight0.49 kg
Package size211 × 170 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I choose between the available lengths for this Tripp Lite U042-050 active repeater cable?

The U042-050 is offered in a single 50 ft length with Type A male to Type B male connectors, so there is no length option to select for this model.

What does the 480 Mbps rating mean when the cable is connected to my computer?

The 480 Mbps figure is the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed maximum; the built-in repeater maintains that rate across the full 50 ft run, and the bus-powered booster supplies up to 150 mA to the attached device.

Which USB standard does the Type A to Type B connection follow, and what does it limit in practice?

The cable follows the USB 2.0 specification, capping data at 480 Mbps and delivering a maximum of 150 mA to the downstream device.

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