The PREVO USBM-USBF-5M-3.0 is a 5 m USB extension cable for people who need to place a USB-A peripheral further from a computer or console. It suits home and office setups using cameras, external hard drives or network adapters with a standard USB-A connection.

Its USB 3.0 connection supports transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s, helping retain high speed when extending a compatible connection. The cable is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices, which operate at up to 480 Mbps. Oxygen-free copper conductors and copper and aluminium shielding sit inside a PVC casing.

Key features

• Extends a USB-A connection by 5 m
• USB-A male to USB-A female connectors
• Supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbit/s
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
• Oxygen-free copper conductor construction
• Copper and aluminium internal shielding
• 5.5 mm outer cable diameter

Compatibility

Use it between a USB-A host and a USB-A peripheral. USB 2.0 devices work at their standard rate of up to 480 Mbps. Good to know: this is a USB-A extension cable, so check that the device and host have compatible USB-A connections before buying.

In the box

• PREVO USBM-USBF-5M-3.0

Specifications

This cable provides a straightforward way to position compatible peripherals where they are needed while retaining support for high speed USB data transfer.