The USB-A 2.0 Male to USB-A Female Active Extension Repeater Cable from Tripp Lite lets you increase the length of your USB-A device's cable up to 25' from its source, without any signal loss or decrease in performance, thanks to a integrated bus-powered signal booster. On one end, there is a male USB-A interface, which connects to your computer or hub, while the female interface on the other end connects to your device's USB cable. Built with plug-and-play connectivity, this cable delivers data transfers up to 480 Mb/s, is backward compatible with previous USB generations, and provides up to 150mA of power to connected devices.

USB 2.0    USB-A Male    USB-A Female    Up to 480 Mb/s    Bus-Powered Signal Booster    Plug-and-Play    Provides 150mA of Power    25' Length

• Ideal for connecting printers, scanners, and other USB peripherals more than 16' from the USB source device
• Allows a device to be located up to 41' from the source
• Daisy-chain up to 5 cables for a maximum distance of 141'
• Plug-and-play operation with no software or drivers required

• No loss in signal quality or performance

• Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s
• Provides up to 150mA of power to connected device
• External power supply or powered USB hub necessary to power devices requiring more than 150mA
• Backward compatible with previous USB generations
• Easy to hot-swap devices without needing to power down computer

• Foil and braid shielding protects against EMI/RFI line noise that can distort or destroy data
• Molded gold-plated connectors and gold-plated contacts for maximum conductivity and minimum data loss
• Integral strain relief helps cable and connectors move freely without stress or cracking
• Works with all major operating systems

• USB 2.0 port and USB 2.0 device required to meet USB 2.0 speeds
• External power supply or powered USB hub (such as U222-004-R) necessary to power devices requiring more than 150mA

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi! Will this extension work with the Canon 70D?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the original cable that came with the 70D.

Q: 2. does this require a battery?

A: The Tether Tools 16' Active Extension Cable doesn't require a battery to operate.

Q: 3. I bought this a few months ago. unfortunately did not have to use it until now. When I plug it in to the computer , the software does not recognize the camera. it doesn't know the camera was just plugged in. However, if I use only the USB cord that came with the camera it works. What is going on ? I have a Canon 5D-MII and using Canon software that came with the camera to tether.

A: I use this cord with a nikon D610 and if it is detached during capture I will have turn off the camera and the capture software plug the cord back in the start the Nikon capture software then turn on the camera after the program is up. you could try testing the cord on another camera.

Q: 4. Any idea why this cable does not work with laptop but powered USB hub?

A: Some USB powered hubs do not work well with USB active extension cables.

Q: 5. When looking at the 32 ft extension, it shows two chords in the photo. I don't want to assume anything, so is the 32ft basically two 16ft extensions or is it one long 32ft chord?

A: Hi it's two 16ft

Q: 6. Can the male connectors be used simultaneously to supply power to a connected device via the female connector?

A: The Oyen Digital USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 Female to Dual USB-A Male Y-Cable is designed for specific RAID arrays, using one USB male connector for power and the other one for data. Connecting both male plugs into USB power adapters will not allow for a faster charge or higher power than connecting to a single charger with an ordinary cable.

Q: 7. Will this work with canon r5

A: This is a extension cable. It can be used to lengthen a USB cable past the normal limits.

Q: 8. ?will it work with d300

A: You will need the USB connector that came with the D300 but yes it will work. In order to tether you may need to remove the memory card. Haven't had to tether with the D300 in a while but the D800 is like that when using shooting software like CaptureOne

Q: 9. Will this work with the Canon Rebel T7?

A: This Tether Tools TetherPro USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable (16', Orange) is an extension cable. It does not plug into the Canon Rebel T7. The compatible cable that will plug into that camera is the Tether Tools TetherPro USB 2.0 Type-A to 5-Pin Mini-USB Cable (Orange, 15') BH #TECU545. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845393-REG/Tether_Tools_CU5451_15_4_6_m_TetherPro.html

Q: 10. Is this cable still needed when shooting tethered thru a powered dock, like a Caldigit TS3 Plus or OWC Thunderbolt 3? Or would it be redundant/overkill since the dock is providing an active connection?

A: Yes in that case it would likely not be needed.