StarTech.com USB 2.0, Male USB 2.0 Type A to Female USB 2.0 Type A, Black, 15 m

StarTech USB Series USB Cable, 15m Cable Length, Black Jacket - USB2AAEXT15M

This USB cable provides an extended USB 2.0 connection for peripherals and devices that require a longer reach. It links a USB A male plug to a USB A female socket to extend existing USB A connections over a 15 m run, while remaining suitable for industrial and workshop environments where a robust lead is needed.

Features and Benefits:

• 15 m length enabling extended device placement and reduced repositioning
  USB 2.0 data protocol supporting legacy peripheral connectivity
  Male-to-female A-connector arrangement allowing simple extension of existing leads
  PVC outer sheath offering abrasion resistance for workshop use
  Black jacket colour maintaining a discreet installation appearance

Applications

• Suitable for extending instrument connections across a production floor
  Ideal for connecting control peripherals to distant test rigs
  Used with data loggers requiring a remote USB interface
  Can be used for temporary tabletop setups in electronics labs
  Used for linking monitoring devices to host PCs in mechanical workshops

What connectors are provided at each end of the lead?

One end terminates in a USB A male plug and the opposite end in a USB A female socket to accept a standard A plug.

What material composes the cable outer covering and how does it behave in handling?

The jacket is manufactured from polyvinyl chloride, which offers flexibility and resistance to wear during routine handling.

Is the cable suitable for installations requiring conformity marking?

The assembly carries CE approval, indicating it meets applicable European conformity requirements.

Which USB specification does the lead implement and what implication does that have for data rates?

It implements the USB 2.0 standard, which supports the data signalling and device classes defined for that generation.