Unitek UCE USB-A 2.0 Active Extension Cable Alum 5.0m Y-271 - Description
Overcome distance limitations in your workspace with the Unitek UCE USB-A 2.0 Active Extension Cable 5.0m (Y-271). Standard USB cables often suffer from signal degradation over extended distances, but this active extension lead features built-in amplification circuitry to ensure clean, stable, and high-speed data transmission up to 480 Mbps across its full 5-meter length.
Reliable Performance and Premium Build
Designed with a sleek, durable aluminum casing and gold-plated connectors, the Y-271 minimizes electromagnetic interference while maximizing contact conductivity. It is an ideal connection solution for printers, scanners, webcams, keyboards, mice, flash drives, and external hard drives located far from your PC or workstation.
Key Features
- Active Repeater Chipset: Maintains complete USB 2.0 signal integrity and prevents packet drop over the full 5-meter run.
- Durable Aluminum Housing: Premium metal shielding dissipates heat and withstands daily wear and tear.
- Gold-Plated Connectors: Resists corrosion and delivers optimal signal clarity for uninterrupted data transfer.
- LED Power Indicator: Convenient integrated LED clearly confirms active connection and power status.
- Plug & Play Simplicity: Fully hot-swappable with zero driver installation required; compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Backward Compatible: Works seamlessly with legacy USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 devices.
Unitek UCE USB-A 2.0 Active Extension Cable Alum 5.0m Y-271 - Specifications
General
- Brand
- UNITEK
- Model
- Y-271
- Product Type
- Active USB Extension Cable
- Part Number / SKU
- MS-24729
Connectivity & Performance
- Interface
- USB 2.0
- Connector A
- USB Type-A Male
- Connector B
- USB Type-A Female
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 480 Mbps
- Signal Type
- Active Repeater (Amplified)
Design & Build
- Cable Length
- 5.0 meters (16.4 ft)
- Connector Plating
- Gold-Plated
- Housing Material
- Aluminum Alloy
- Status Indicator
- LED Power Light
Compatibility & Management
- Driver Requirement
- Plug and Play (No drivers required)
- Hot-Swappable
- Yes
- Backward Compatibility
- USB 1.1 / 1.0
- Supported Devices
- PCs, Printers, Scanners, Cameras, Keyboards, Mice, Storage Drives