Due to its design, USB cable has a normal maximum length of about 5 meters (16.4 feet), but you can get longer distances by using the CPA−UAM/UAF active USB extension cable from Kramer! This is a bus−powered extension cable that can be used to increase the length of a device without any signal loss or potential performance problems. It contains active electronics, which boost the USB signal for maximum reliability and performance over extended distances. The cable operates as self−powered extender, for use with USB cameras‚ printers‚ webcams‚ keyboard/mouse, etc. It is a true plug−and−play device. No additional drivers are required. - Plenum CMP USB 2.0 USB A-Type Female to A-Type Male. - 1 Pair 24AWG + 2Pair 22AWG + Drain Wire 24AWG. - Tinned copper braid construction. - Requires no external power plug & play-pulls power from source. - Data transfer rate only not for charging. - UL Approved. - Buffers incoming and outgoing signal. - 480 Mb/s backward compatible with USB 1.0. - Varied Selection of Lengths - Available in 25, 35, 50 & 65ft versions.