39.3ft (12m) USB A/B Active Cable (Center Booster Format) (39.4ft)
39.3ft (12m) USB A/B active cable with center booster for signal extension up to 480 Mbps
The C2G CG38998 is a 39.3ft (12m) USB A/B active cable designed to overcome the standard five meter length limitations of USB 2.0 signaling. By utilizing an active chip located in the middle of the cable in a center booster format, this cable buffers incoming and outgoing signals to maintain strict compliance with USB 2.0 electrical and timing requirements. This configuration is particularly useful for installers using USB wall plates, as a standard 5 meter USB cable can be added to the extension. This active copper cable supports bidirectional signal transmission and is compatible with a wide range of USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, including interactive whiteboards, hard drives, and printers. It maintains a maximum data transfer rate of 480 MBPS. The 0.2 in (5 mm) diameter cable features a PVC jacket and 28 AWG wiring. This SKU is the 39.3ft (12m) version of the series; a shorter 25ft (7.6m) version is available as SKU CG38989.
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Specifications
Main specifications 8
| Cable Diameter | 0.2 in (5 mm) |
| Cable Length | 39.3 ft (12 m) |
| Shipping Weight | 0.79 lbs (0.4 kg) |
| Signal Transmission | Bidirectional |
| Wire Gauge | 28 |
| Cable Type | Active Copper CableUSB |
| Connector 1 | (1) USB-A Male(1) USB-A Male |
| Connector 2 | (1) USB-B Male(1) USB-B Male |
All other specifications 7
| Product Type | Active DeviceCable |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| UPC | 757120389989 |
| Certifications | NDAA 889Prop 65REACHRoHSTSCA |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 MBPS |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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Questions about this part
How do I extend a USB connection even further with this cable?
Because this cable uses a center booster format, you can add a standard 5 meter USB cable to the end when using it with a USB wall plate.
What is the maximum data transfer rate for the CG38998?
This active cable supports a maximum data transfer rate of 480 MBPS for USB 2.0 compliant devices.
Will this cable work with USB 1.1 devices?
Yes, this cable is designed to work with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, including high and low speed hardware.
How much power does the active chip draw from the host?
The integrated active chip consumes 100mA from the USB port of the connected computer.
What is the difference between this and the CG38989?
The CG38998 is a 39.3ft (12m) length, whereas the CG38989 is the 25ft (7.6m) version of the same center booster active cable.