20Gbps Active USB4 Cable, 6m

FireNEX™-uLINK-20G

USB4 Gen 2x2, 20Gbps, DisplayPort 2.0 and 60W PD

Featuring the latest USB4 20Gbps specification, Newnex's FireNEX™-uLINK-20G active cable provides users with reliable, high-performance USB-C connectivity over extended distances using advanced repeater technology.

The first 6-meter (20 ft.) USB-C active cable that supports USB4 data transfer rates of up to 20Gbps. This cable also supports Thunderbolt™ 3, 4 & 5 compatibility, DisplayPort™ 2.0 for up to 8K display output, and 60W USB Power Delivery — all over a single USB-C connection without requiring any external power supplies or drivers.

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USB4 20Gbps Active Cable Embedded Repeater

Key Features

USB4 Gen 2x2 — 20 Gbps Over 6 Meters
Extends the full performance of a USB-C connection up to 6 meters (20 ft.) without signal degradation.
Thunderbolt 3, 4 & 5 Compatible
Fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5 hosts and devices at up to 20 Gbps.
DisplayPort 2.0 Support (Up to 8K)
Supports DP Alt Mode (UHBR10) with both 4-Lane (+ USB 2.0) and 2-Lane (+ USB 3.2 Gen 2) modes with automatic switching. Single display up to 8K@60Hz (with DSC) or 4K@144Hz (uncompressed); dual display up to 2× 8K@60Hz (with DSC) or 2× 4K@60Hz (uncompressed).
DisplayPort 1.4 and 1.2 Compatible
Compatible with DisplayPort 1.4 and 1.2 displays and devices.
60W USB Power Delivery (PD 3.0)
Delivers up to 20V / 3A in either direction — host to device or device to host — without requiring external power input.
Backward Compatible
Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), and USB 2.0 / 1.1 peripherals such as keyboards and mice.
No Driver Required
Plug-and-play on Windows®, macOS®, and Linux® — no software installation needed.

Specifications

USB

USB4®

USB4 Gen 2x2 up to 20Gbps

USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 20Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 up to 10Gbps

USB 3.2 Gen 1

USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 up to 5Gbps
(AKA USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.0)

USB 2.0 / 1.1

Up to 480Mbps

THUNDERBOLT

Thunderbolt 5 / 4 / 3

Compatible up to 20Gbps

DISPLAY — Single Display

8K@60Hz

With DSC (Display Stream Compression)

4K@144Hz

Uncompressed

DISPLAY — Dual Display

2× 8K@60Hz

With DSC (Display Stream Compression)

2× 4K@60Hz

Uncompressed

POWER DELIVERY

USB Power Delivery

USB PD 3.0 (via bus, no external power input required)
From both host to device and device to host

Voltage Profile

20V, 15V, 9V, 5V

Current Profile

Up to 3A

MECHANICAL

Cable Diameter

6.4 ± 0.2 mm (0.25 in.)

Cable Jacket

TPE, Black

USB Connector

USB-C, Male, White

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating Humidity

20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

COMPLIANCE & COMPATIBILITY

Environmental

RoHS

Flammability

VW-1

SUPPORT

Warranty

1-year Manufacture Warranty

Application Diagram

FAQ

Q: Does FireNEX™-uLINK-20G support DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode)?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-20G supports DP Alt-Mode over USB-C with DisplayPort 2.0 (UHBR10).

Q: Does FireNEX™-uLINK-20G support 4-Lane DP or 2-Lane DP?
A: FireNEX™-uLINK-20G supports both 4-Lane and 2-Lane DP modes with automatic switching.

Q: Is FireNEX™-uLINK-20G compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-20G is compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5 hosts and devices up to 20Gbps.

Q: Is FireNEX™-uLINK-20G backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-20G is fully compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 peripherals such as keyboards and mice.

Q: Does FireNEX™-uLINK-20G support Power Delivery from host to device or device to host?
A: FireNEX™-uLINK-20G supports USB PD 3.0 for higher-voltage charging (20V, 15V, 9V, 5V) up to 3A in either direction. It automatically selects the charging direction to suit your setup.

Q: What is the maximum cable length supported by FireNEX™-uLINK-20G?
A: FireNEX™-uLINK-20G extends USB4 20Gbps performance up to 6 meters (20 ft.) without signal degradation, using an embedded active repeater — no external power supply required.

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