USB extension cable Renkforce 1420708 — USB Type A male to female, USB 3.0, 5 V

Renkforce 1420708 is a USB extension cable with a USB Type A male to Type A female connection designed to extend the reach of USB 3.0 devices while supporting a 5 V supply. The cable maintains high-speed data transfer characteristics of USB 3.0, enabling continued use of external drives, flash storage, keyboards, mice and other peripherals when the original cable is too short. The construction supports backwards compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 devices while offering the physical convenience of an extended connection in home, office or workshop environments.

Advantages

The cable provides a straightforward way to add length to existing USB connections without requiring additional hubs or adapters. With USB 3.0 signaling, it supports higher transfer rates and reliable communication for connected devices while carrying the standard 5 V supply required by many USB peripherals. The male-to-female format allows simple plug-and-play use and quick repositioning of devices without changing the original cable set-up.

Suitable for

• Extending the reach of external hard drives and SSDs
• Connecting flash drives where the front USB port is hard to access
• Adding length for USB keyboards, mice and other input devices
• Temporary or permanent extension for printers, scanners and webcams
• Use in home, office or workshop setups requiring additional cable length

Key specifications

• Connector type: USB Type A male to USB Type A female
• USB standard: USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
• Power: 5 V supply support for bus-powered devices
• Typical use: data transfer and power delivery for USB peripherals
• Application: extension cable for computers, laptops and USB hosts

How to use

Insert the USB Type A male plug into an available USB port on the host device (computer, laptop, hub or charger) and connect the USB Type A female end to the device's existing USB plug. Ensure both ends are fully seated to establish data and power connections. For best performance, connect devices and hosts that support USB 3.0 to take advantage of higher transfer speeds; the cable will continue to function with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices at their respective speeds.

Recommendations

Avoid coiling the cable tightly or placing it near strong sources of electromagnetic interference to preserve stable data transfer. For devices that draw significant current, verify that the host port can supply sufficient 5 V current through the extension. If maximum USB 3.0 throughput is required, keep the total length of chained cables as short as possible and prefer direct connections where feasible.