USB 3.0 Cable Akasa AK-CBUB02-15BK 1.5m Black

The Akasa USB 3.0 Cable AK-CBUB02-15BK is a 1.5 m (150 cm) Type A male to Type A female extension cable designed to extend the reach of USB peripherals. It supports SuperSpeed data transfer and is compatible with USB 2.0 devices, providing a practical solution when devices such as printers, mice, keyboards, webcams, external HDDs, card readers or USB hubs are located further from the PC.

Advantages

This USB 3.0 extension cable supports SuperSpeed transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and features a bi-directional data interface. The cable has double-shielded insulation to reduce interference and a black sleeve for a neat appearance. Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 ensures it works with a wide range of existing devices.

Suitable for

• Extending connection to printers and scanners
• Connecting mice and keyboards at a greater distance
• Placing webcams further from the computer
• Extending reach for external hard drives and card readers
• Connecting USB hubs located away from the PC

Key specifications

• Cable length: 1.5 m (150 cm)
• Connector type: Type A male to Type A female
• Standard: USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed)
• Data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbps
• Compatibility: USB 2.0 backwards compatible
• Shielding: Double-shielded insulation
• Colour: Black
• Brand / MPN: Akasa / AK-CBUB02-15BK

How to use

Plug the Type A male connector into an available USB Type A port on your computer or powered USB hub, and connect your USB device to the Type A female end. Ensure both ends are firmly seated. For best performance with high-speed devices, connect to a USB 3.0 port on the host. If using with an external HDD or other power-hungry device, use a powered USB hub or connect directly to the computer's powered port.

Recommendations

To maintain optimal transfer speeds, avoid coiling the cable tightly and keep it away from strong electromagnetic sources. Confirm the host port and device support USB 3.0 when transferring large files to utilize the full 5 Gbps bandwidth.