USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 A to BActive Extension Cable

FireNEX™-uLINK

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Active Cable, A to B

To break the 3 meter practical length barrier of USB 3.0 with assured reliability, FireNEX™-uLINK-S series was developed to extend USB 3.0 A to B signal up to 20 meters with custom options available for lengths and connector selections.

Unlike other USB 3.0 extension cables, FireNEX™-uLINK-S provides a A to B single-cable extension solution for USB SuperSpeed 5Gbps by embedding repeating module(s) in between the cable. With USB 2.0 backward compatibility and bus powered feature, FireNEX™-uLINK-S is the ideal solution for Video Conferencing, Machine Vision, Medical Imaging and many other fields.

FireNEX™-uLINK-S was awarded a 2015 Vision System Design Innovation Prize.

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Length

Configuration

FireNEX-ULKS08

8 m (26.2 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FireNEX-ULKS10

10 m (32.8 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FireNEX-ULKS12

12 m (39.4 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FireNEX-ULKS16

16 m (52.5 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

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FireNEX-ULKS20

20 m (65.6 ft)

USB 3.0 A/M to B/M

(For hub and externally powered device use only)

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Features

Extends USB 3.0 up to 20 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, up to 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