THE BOND PLAZA, Shop D22, No.10 Simbiat Abiola way / Medical Road, Ikeja,Near computer Village
Open now
• Mon - Sat, 08:00-18:00
Lagos State • Ikeja
17 Oremeji Street, ikeja computer village by FCMB Bank ATM machine
By FCMB Bank ATM Machine
Open now
• Mon - Sat, 08:00-18:00
A 5-meter USB 3.0 extension cable needs to be an active repeater cable to maintain signal strength and speed over that distance.
Key Features
• Length: 5 meters (16.4 feet), which is the absolute limit for passive USB cables before signal degradation occurs.
• Active Boosting: Built-in chipsets (active repeaters) regenerate data signals to support full SuperSpeed rates up to 5Gbps.
• Connectors: Standard USB Type-A Male to Type-A Female (usually with blue-colored plastic inside the port to denote USB 3.0).
• Power Support: Many models include an auxiliary power port (Micro USB or DC barrel) to supply extra power for demanding peripherals like external hard drives or VR sensors.
NOTE:
Avoid Daisy-Chaining: Do not connect multiple 5m passive or active cables unless specified by the manufacturer, as it can cause dropouts.