USB 3.0 A Male to Female Active Extension Lead, 3m Black

Overcome the limitations of standard USB cables with this USB 3.0 A Male to Female Active Extension Lead. This 3-metre cable incorporates an active circuit to deliver both stable power and high-speed data transmission, ensuring your USB 3.0 devices perform optimally even over extended distances.

The cable is fully shielded to guarantee an error-free, reliable connection, minimising data loss and interference. It supports the full USB 3.0 specification, providing transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. For even greater reach, multiple cables can be daisy-chained together, allowing for a maximum extension range of up to 20 metres, perfect for complex setups in offices, studios, or home entertainment systems.

Designed with broad compatibility in mind, it is fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices, so you can connect a wide range of peripherals without issue. An integrated LED indicator provides a clear visual confirmation of the connection status, offering immediate feedback. The setup is incredibly simple thanks to its plug-and-play design; no additional drivers or software are required.

The extension is primarily powered through the USB connection itself. For scenarios requiring additional power, a universal AC power adaptor is included. This versatile power supply features interchangeable heads for UK (Type G), European (Type C), US (Type A), and Australian/New Zealand (Type I) mains sockets, making it suitable for use in many countries around the world.

Constructed with a durable black jacket, this robust cable is built for daily use in professional and domestic environments, from connecting external hard drives and printers to webcams and other peripherals.