FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX
USB-C Active Extension Cable
USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and 60W PD
FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX provides the world’s first USB-C to USB-C female active extension solution for up to 4 meters (13.1 ft.). Finding a right USB-C extension cable that is long enough while keeping good signal integrity for 10Gbps data rate is challenging, since most of USB-C extension cables are passive and short. FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX provides user a brand new experience with USB-C extension: users can connect with their own USB-C cable or tethered USB-C device to form a maximum 6 meters connection without sacrificing the signal integrity.
FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps data rate while maintaining the full backward compatibility with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1. It also supports Display 1.4a in display alt mode which allows users to extend a USB-C dock station connected with two 4K display monitors working at the same time. It works with USB PD 3.0, enabling charging from host to device or device to host up to 60W at 20V/3A power profile.
- Extend USB-C interface over 4m (13.1 ft.)
- Support USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps
- Backward compatible with lower generation USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps, and USB 2.0/1.1
- Support DisplayPort™ 1.4a data rate up to 8.1Gbps, up to one display 4K@60Hz, or two 4K@30Hz
- USB PD 3.0 support up to 20V/3A from either host to device or device to host*
- No driver needed for Windows, MAC, and Linux
*Do not use this cable with 240W USB-C EPR charger or dock
(AKA USB 3.2 Gen2x1)
(AKA USB 3.2 Gen1x1, USB 3.0)
(HBR3 Source & devices)
(HBR2 Source & devices)
(Via bus without additional power input)
Warning: Do not use this cable with 50V USB-C EPR charger or dock
- 1x FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX Cable
- 1x Quick Start Manual Card
Q: Can FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX support DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode)?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX supports DisplayPort over USB-C. It allow you connect video source and display device to each other via their USB-C port while transfer USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps data at the same time. Please make sure USB-C port on your host and device support DisplayPort over USB-C.
Q: Is FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX is fully compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 peripherals such as keyboard, and mouse.
Q: Does FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX support Power Delivery (USB PD) from host to device or device to host?
A: FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX supports USB PD for higher voltage charging (20V, 15V, 12V, 9V, 5V) either from host to device or from device to the host. It will automatically pick up the charging direction to suit your need.
Q: What’s the maximum cable length can be connected to the female end of the extension cable?
A: User can connect any USB-C compliant cable to the female end. It's usually not longer than 1 meter.
Q: Can multiple FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX daisy chain together?
A: Yes, user can max. daisy chain two FireNEX™-uLINK-10GEX cable to form a longer connection.
