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The Lindy USB 3.2 Active Extension Cable extends a USB 3.2 connection by 5 metres using built-in active electronics while maintaining data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. It has a reversible USB Type-C male connector and a USB Type-A female port, allowing Type-A peripherals such as flash drives, cameras or smartphones to be used at greater distances without reducing transfer speed. The cable is compatible with USB 3.2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3/4 equipped computers and offers plug-and-play installation. A DC socket is provided for an optional external power supply when connecting higher-power USB devices. Note: USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate Mode are not supported.

Advantages

The active repeater design preserves high-speed data transfer over the additional 5 m length. Reversible Type-C input simplifies connection to modern laptops and MacBooks, while the Type-A female port ensures compatibility with a wide range of existing USB peripherals. External DC power support allows use with power-hungry devices. No drivers are required thanks to plug-and-play operation.

Key specifications

• Product type: 5 metre USB 3.2 active extension (repeater) cable
• Maximum data rate: up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.1 Gen 1)
• Connectors: USB C straight male to USB A straight female
• DC socket: for optional external power supply (power supply not included)
• Compatibility: USB 3.2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3/4 hosts
• Colour: Silver
• Warranty: 2 year warranty

How to use

Connect the USB Type-C male plug to the host device (USB 3.2 Type-C or Thunderbolt 3/4 port). Plug the USB Type-A peripheral into the female Type-A port on the cable. If the peripheral requires more power than the host provides, connect a compatible external DC power supply to the DC socket. The cable is plug-and-play and should be recognised automatically by the host system. Do not expect USB Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alternate Mode functionality.

Recommendations

Use this active extension cable when you need to place USB Type-A devices up to 5 m away from a USB Type-C host while keeping transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. For devices that need video output or USB Power Delivery, choose a suitable alternative since those modes are not supported.