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StarTech USB2AAEXT5M 5 m Active USB 2.0 Extension Cable
USB-A male-to-female active extension; 5 m; USB 2.0 High-Speed. This record is SKU-specific; connector shape alone does not establish protocol or capability.
CLASSIFICATION: Data, peripheral, and high-speed cables. Verify exact SKU and the connected host/peripheral requirements.
SKU-specific interface and capability
| Exact product SKU | StarTech.com USB2AAEXT5M |
|---|---|
| Generation and connector pinout | USB Type-A male upstream to USB Type-A female downstream; four USB 2.0 contacts (VBUS, D−, D+, GND). Active extension electronics preserve USB 2.0 signaling over the extension segment. Pinout summary: Four-contact USB 2.0 A-to-A extension path: VBUS, D−, D+, GND; shielding and active repeater arrangement are product-specific. |
| Length and construction | 5 m (16 ft) extension segment; active, not a passive coupler. |
| Signaling rate | USB 2.0 High-Speed up to 480 Mb/s, with lower-speed compatibility according to the host/device; no USB 3.x SuperSpeed or USB-C Alt Mode. |
| Power limits | USB 2.0 standard downstream port is limited to 5 V / up to 500 mA after configuration; the product is not USB-PD. Follow the manufacturer installation instructions for any optional power arrangement and do not assume a longer run increases available current. |
| Compatibility limits | Male A end connects upstream to a host/hub; female A end connects a downstream USB 2.0 device/cable. Preserve direction. Do not use as a USB 3 extension or chain beyond the manufacturer’s supported configuration. |
Compatibility & handling
- Identify both receptacle types, the exact SKU, protocol generation and direction before connecting; similar-looking USB connectors can carry different pinouts and capabilities.
- Maximum rate and power are ceilings, not guarantees: the full host/cable/peripheral chain must support and negotiate the same mode.
- Do not use the lead to defeat a port’s current limit, connect unlike power pinouts, or assume charging/video support from connector fit.
Sources & further reading
- StarTech.com — USB2AAEXT5M official product listingManufacturer model identification, connector configuration and product-specific length/rating.
- StarTech.com — USB 2.0 cable products and connector familiesManufacturer cable-family reference for connector and generation selection.
- USB Implementers Forum — applicable USB specificationOfficial protocol-generation, signaling and connector/power rules; host/device implementation still controls actual operation.