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USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 A to BActive Extension Cable

FireNEX-uLINK™

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Active Cable, A to B

The USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Active Cable provides customers the one-reach users’ experience of extending USB 3.0 device such as USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub, PTZ conference camera, and some large form factor USB3 Vision camera. This cable comes in standard length of 8m, 10m, 12m and 16m to suit your different configuration need.

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Length

Configuration

FIRENEX-ULKS08

8 m (26 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FIRENEX-ULKS10

10M (33ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FIRENEX-ULKS12

12 m (40 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FIRENEX-ULKS16

16 m (50 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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Features

Extends USB 3.0 up to 16 Meters with superior signal quality
Transfers SuperSpeed at data rate up to 5Gbps
USB 2.0 backward compatible
Plug and Play, no driver installation needed
Bus powered from host PC, no external power supply needed
Slim repeater box form factor, ideal for wall conduit
High flex life robotic cable option available

Specifications

EXTENSION RANGE

USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1

Up to 20m (60ft.)

DATA RATE

USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1

5 Gb/s

Backward Compatible USB 2.0

480 Mb/s

MECHANICAL

Repeater Box Dimension

16 x 16 x 40 mm (0.63 x 0.63 x 1.57”)

Cable Diameter

6.4 mm (0.27”)

Jacket Material

PVC, Black

USB Connector on Host Side

USB 3.0 Std-A(USB3 Vision Locking Connector Available)

USB Connector on Device Side

USB 3.0 Std-B(USB3 Vision Locking Connector Available)

POWER SUPPLY

Power Source

Bus Power

Available Power to Device

5V, 900mA

ENVRIONMENTAL

Operating Temperature

0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage Temperature

-40ºC to 80ºC (-40ºF to 176ºF)

Operating Humidity

20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Storage Humidity

10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

COMPLIANCE AND COMPATIBLITY

Connectivity

USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0

Machine Vision

AIA USB3 Vision™ Compliant

EMC

FCC (Class B), CE (Class B)

Environmental

RoHS

Flammability

VW-1

SUPPORT

Warranty

1-year Manufacture Warranty

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FAQ

Q: Is FireNEX-uLINK™ backward compatible with USB 2.0?
A: Yes, the FireNEX-uLINK™ is compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals.

Q: What length does the FireNEX-uLINK™ support?
A: The FireNEX-uLINK™ can support up to 16 meters.

Q: Is it possible to have FireNEX-uLINK™ made from high flex life USB3 cable to support robotic application?
A: Yes, please contact Newnex support for further information.

Q: Do I need to install a driver in order to use the FireNEX-uLINK™
A: No, you do not need to install a driver. You can use the FireNEX-uLINK™ as you would with a regular USB 3.0 cable.

Q: Where can the RoHS Certificate for FireNEX-uLINK™ be found?
A: FireNEX-uLINK™ Rohs Certifcation can be found in Newnex's FireNEX Repeaters Certifcate.

Installation Setup