Detailed Specifications
Eaton U330-20M Tripp Lite Series 20M USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable
Overview
The Eaton U330-20M is a professional-grade USB 3.0 SuperSpeed active extension repeater cable designed to overcome the inherent distance limitations of standard USB cabling. This specialized cable enables users to extend the connection between a host computer or hub and a USB 3.0 peripheral by an additional 20 meters (65.6 feet) without experiencing signal degradation or loss of performance. It serves as an essential component for IT professionals, engineers, and managers looking to deploy USB devices such as cameras, printers, or external storage in environments where the host and peripheral are separated by significant distances. Equipped with a built-in bus-powered signal booster, the U330-20M ensures that USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps are maintained across the extended length. This active amplification technology prevents common issues like latency and dropped connections that plague passive cables over similar distances. The cable features premium foil and braid shielding, which is critical for protecting against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring clean and reliable data transmission in various operational settings. For enhanced flexibility and even greater reach, two Eaton U330-20M cables can be daisy-chained to achieve an impressive total extension of up to 39.6 meters (130 feet). While the cable provides up to 360mA of power to a connected device, an optional 5V 2A external power supply (sold separately) can be utilized for power-intensive applications. Its plug-and-play design requires no software installation, making deployment straightforward.
