Black Box 16ft USB 2.0 Active Repeater Type A Male to Type A Female Cable (Black)

Overview

The Black Box USBR01-0016-R3 is a 16-foot USB 2.0 active repeater cable designed to extend the connection between your computer or hub and USB devices without losing signal quality. It features Type A male and female connectors, making it easy to plug into standard USB ports and extend the reach of peripherals like printers, keyboards, mice, and other USB accessories. The built-in ASIC chip actively boosts the USB signal, ensuring stable data transfer over longer distances, and supports chaining up to four cables for a total extension of 64 feet.

Key features

• Active signal boosting with embedded ASIC chip to maintain data integrity over extended lengths
• 16-foot cable length provides flexibility to position USB devices farther from the host computer
• Type A male to Type A female connectors ensure compatibility with standard USB 2.0 ports
• Supports chaining up to four cables, allowing a total extension of up to 64 feet without performance loss
• Plug-and-play operation requires no additional drivers or configuration for easy setup
• Compatible with a wide range of USB 2.0 devices including printers, keyboards, and mice

Key specs

• USB standard: USB 2.0
• Cable length: 16 feet (4.8 meters)
• Connector types: Type A male to Type A female
• Signal boosting: Embedded ASIC chip
• Maximum chain length: Up to 4 cables (64 feet total)

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable works seamlessly with most USB 2.0 devices, making it a versatile choice for extending connections to printers, keyboards, mice, and other peripherals. Its Type A connectors fit standard USB ports found on computers, hubs, and many USB accessories. The active repeater design ensures that signal quality remains strong even when extending beyond typical USB cable lengths.

Ideal uses and environments

The USBR01-0016-R3 is well suited to home offices, professional workstations, and any environment where USB devices need to be positioned at a distance from the host computer. It is especially useful when connecting devices across a room or in setups where cable management and workspace flexibility are important. Users who require longer USB runs without sacrificing data reliability will find this cable a practical and effective solution.