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Black USB 3.0 active extension cable with male and female Type-A connectors, five metres long

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U330-05M USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M

SKU CH-FJD6-VFG9Q MPN U330-05M

An active repeater cable extends a USB 3.0 signal up to 16 ft and delivers up to 770mA of power

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsSide A - Connector 1: USB 3.0 A (MALE) Side B - Connector 1:
  • Product typeExtension Cables
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsMaterial of Construction: ABS, PVC USB Specification: USB 3.
  • Extend USB 3.0 signals up to 16 ft (5 m) with active repeater technology
  • Connect two cables to reach 33 ft (10 m) total extension distance
  • Supports SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps
  • Delivers up to 770 mA power to connected devices
  • Works with standard USB 3.0 cables for flexible setup

Active USB 3.0 Extension

This Tripp Lite U330-05M cable extends a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed signal up to 16 ft (5 m) using an active repeater built into the cable. It connects a USB 3.0 Type-A male plug to a Type-A female port and supports data rates up to 5 Gbps. Nickel-plated connectors and ABS/PVC construction provide durability for desktop or installation use.

Suits long single runs.

The cable delivers up to 770 mA to the connected device, so peripherals that draw more current will require their own power supply. Two cables can be joined to reach 33 ft (10 m), but chaining beyond that is not supported by the design. Buyers needing longer unsupported distances or higher bus power should look at other solutions.

5 Gbps USB 3.0 over 5 metres

The active repeater maintains USB 3.0 SuperSpeed performance at the full 5-metre length where passive cables would fail. This specification determines whether the cable meets the speed and distance requirement for the intended device.

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Price $32.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU330-05M
Product typeExtension Cables
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector detailsSide A - Connector 1: USB 3.0 A (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1: USB 3.0 A (FEMALE)
Connector Plating: Nickel
Size & build
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size188 × 165 × 56 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbps SuperSpeed rating actually deliver when the cable is plugged into a real PC?

The active repeater maintains USB 3.0 SuperSpeed performance across the full 5 m length, so connected devices can sustain up to 5 Gbps transfer rates instead of dropping to USB 2.0 speeds.

Which USB standard governs the connector interface and what practical limit does it impose?

The cable uses USB 3.0 Type-A connectors, which cap the link at 5 Gbps and 770 mA of bus power; devices needing more current will require their own supply.

What physical clearance and mounting considerations apply to the 5 m active extension?

The 16 ft cable has male and female USB-A ends in black ABS/PVC housings with nickel-plated contacts; it lays flat and needs no brackets, just enough slack for the 5 m run.

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