This device is an extension cable between USB device and host (computer) with embedded into connector “intelligent” integrated circuits on both sides of the cable. The USB cable with the chip inside is not a passive extension cable. It is an active device. The USB signals going in and out of this extension cable in both directions are buffered to assure sign.
♦ Compliant with USB 1.1 specification; ♦ Provides support for any full-speed (12 Mb/s) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) USB device; ♦ Allows a USB device to have its cable length extended up to 30 meters; ♦ Embedded USB 1.1 Transceivers prevents signal loss; ♦ Low cost in comparison with extension of cable using Hubs; ♦ Power (vcc) and ground (gnd) Wire Size: 20 AWG; ♦ USB Signal lines (DP and DM) Wire Size: 28 AWG, Stranded-Twisted Pair, 90 Ohm Characteristic Impedance; ♦ Downstream connector: Female, Type “A”, USB Approved Connector; ♦ Upstream connector: Male, Type “A”, USB Approved Connector; Fre.