Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable
FireNEX™-uLINK-EX
USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps, A to A Female, up to 16 meters
FireNEX™-uLINK-EX provides customers a flexible detachability for long-distance USB extension. User can use any USB device cable at the extension port to adapt to all kinds of peripherals, no matther it's a USB-C, Micro B or any other USB connector types.
Featured with innovated repeater technology, FireNEX™-uLINK-EX is capable of extending USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 over 16 meters* at 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data rate with minimum time delay and universal compatibility with various of USB peripherals.
With enhanced bus power delivery feature, FireNEX™-uLINK-EX provides standard-compliant 5 V/0.9 A (4.5 W) bus power at the far end extension port with no external power source or any additional split cables.
*Recommend not to use with device cables longer than 5m.
Ordering Information
Key Features
- Active extension over 16m (52.5 ft.)*
- Free to pair with regular USB Type-C or Micro B Device Cables
- Support full 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 data rate
- USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatible
- 5 V/0.9 A (4.5 W) bus power at extension port
- Plug and Play
- Works with PC, Mac, and Linux
- RoHS Certified
- FCC and CE Compliant
*Recommend not to use with device cables longer than 5 m.
Specifications
Helpful Links
- FireNEX-uLINK-EX Data Sheet
- Explore USB Extension for Video Conferencing
- Explore USB Extension for 3D Image Capture
- Explore USB Extension for Machine Vision
- Explore USB Extension for Professional Photography
- Discover the Maximum Length of USB Cable
FAQ
Q: Is FireNEX™-uLINK-EX backward compatible with USB 2.0?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-EX is compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 peripherals.
Q: What is the maximum length of USB3 cable I can connect to the FireNEX™-uLINK-EX?
A: User can connect a maximum of 5m passive USB3 cable to the extension port of FireNEX™-uLINK-EX. Connecting FireNEX™-uLINK-EX with another active cable varies depend on the application, please contact Newnex for more information.
Q: Can I daisy chain two or more FireNEX™-uLINK-EX together?
A: No, FireNEX™-uLINK-EX does not support daisy chain connection.
Q: Where can the RoHS Certificate for FireNEX™-uLINK be found?
A: FireNEX™-uLINK Rohs Certifcation can be found in Newnex's FireNEX™ Repeaters Certificate.
Q: Is FireNEX™-uLINK plenum rated?
A: Currently, FireNEX™-uLINK active cables are not plenum rated. When installing a FireNEX™-uLINK cable in plenum space, user could find a proper way, such as using a conduit, to install the cable in order to meet the installation code.
Installation Setup
