According to the USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Specification you can use passive extension cables (ie cables without an active repeater chip in them) for distances up to 16 feet Beyond 16 feet you need a cable that will boost the signal in order to avoid losing data or worse yet damaging USB (Universal Serial Bus) equipments This device is an extension cable between USB (Universal Serial Bus) device & host (computer) with embedded into connector intelligent integrated circuits on both sides of the cable The USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable with the chip inside is not a passive extension cable It is an active device Unlike passive USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables the IC prevents signal degradation The embedded intelligent integrated circuit cleans amplifies USB (Universal Serial Bus) signal ASIC chip built in to buffer the incoming & outgoing USB (Universal Serial Bus) signals with accuracy not like those passive type USB (Universal Serial Bus) extension cables which have no booster chips inside so data signals can not be carried efficiently over the distance No setup configuration required No driver installation needed Doubles as a single port hub so multiple units can be serially connected No external power needed Works with all low & high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices Key Features USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20 extension cable USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20
Specification compliant Nickel Plated USB (Universal Serial Bus) 20
Specification also works with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 11 & 10 devices Superior foil shielding provides reliable error-free data communications Transfer rate High-speed (480 Mbps) True Plug-&-play No external power required Length 10m