Add 16 ft. Between Connected Laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks and Hard Drives

Tripp Lite’s U330-05M-C2A USB 3.1 Gen 1 Active Extension Cable increases the distance between connected USB devices. With a USB-C, Thunderbolt 3-compatible male connector on one end and a USB-A female connector on the other, it attaches to your current USB 3.0 cable to connect your USB-C laptop, Chromebook, MacBook, tablet or smartphone to a USB-A keyboard, printer, hard drive, patch panel or other USB-A peripheral. Its 16 ft. (5 m) length gives you great flexibility in placing equipment, and its built-in signal booster ensures your signal remains strong. With data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, this high-quality cable is the perfect accessory for your USB-C device.

Typical Applications

  • Connect a USB-A hard drive, hub, keyboard or printer to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop, Chromebook, MacBook, smartphone or tablet
  • Connect a laptop or MacBook to a USB-A docking station
  • Transfer data between devices at speeds up to 5 Gbps

Transfer Data at 10 Times the Speed of USB 2.0

This handy cable transfers data up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 cables. It’s backward compatible with previous USB generations, so it will work with slower devices as well. It provides 770mA of power to connected devices without the need for an external power adapter. For more power-hungry applications, it can be connected to a compatible DC 5V power supply (sold separately) with its built-in power connector.

  • Supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps
  • Provides up to 770mA of power to connected devices
  • Backward compatible

Take Advantage of Easy, Hassle-Free USB-C Connection

Unlike traditional USB cables that can be attached only one way, USB-C connectors are reversible by design. The U330-05M-C2A provides a fast and easy connection to a USB-C port. Connect it right-side up or upside down—the first time, every time. Connect the other end to a USB 3.0 cable, plug the cable into a printer, hub or docking station, and you’re ready for action.

  • Reversible USB-C connector plugs into a port in any direction
  • Provides a quick and easy connection the first time, every time