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StarTech USB3AAEXT10M 10 m Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable
USB-A male-to-female active extension; 10 m; up to 5 Gb/s SuperSpeed. 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 USB3AAEXT10M |
|---|---|
| Generation and connector pinout | USB Type-A male upstream to USB Type-A female downstream; USB 3.0/USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A pinout carries the four USB 2.0 contacts (VBUS, D−, D+, GND) plus separate SuperSpeed transmit and receive differential pairs. Pinout summary: USB 3 Type-A: VBUS / D− / D+ / GND plus SSTX± and SSRX± SuperSpeed pairs; shield/drain per cable construction. |
| Length and construction | 10 m (33 ft) extension segment; active signal conditioning, not a passive coupler. |
| Signaling rate | USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 signaling, up to 5 Gb/s; backward compatibility falls back to USB 2.0 rates when endpoint chain is USB 2.0. |
| Power limits | No USB Power Delivery or high-current charging rating is specified. Power is bounded by the host/downstream USB port and any manufacturer-specified supply arrangement; standard USB 3.x downstream port limits are not exceeded by adding the extension. |
| Compatibility limits | Upstream male A plugs into a host or hub; the female A end accepts a downstream USB cable/device. Preserve direction. The total channel includes the extension and downstream cable and can affect signal integrity; it is not a USB-C, video, or charging cable. |
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 — USB3AAEXT10M official product listingManufacturer model identification, connector configuration and product-specific length/rating.
- StarTech.com — USB 3.0 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.