The Lindy USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable uses built-in active electronics to extend the cable length of a USB 3.0 device by an additional 3m whilst continuing to support data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. With its USB A male and USB A female connector it allows Type A devices such as storage devices, webcams and other Type A devices to be connected at longer distances to PCs, laptops and tablets, while also ensuring flexible positioning.Up to 5 of these USB 3.0 Active Extensions Slim can be chained together. In addition, a maximum of 5 of the different cable lengths of these USB 3.0 Active Extensions Slim can be combined with each other. The only exception is the 15m version No. 43404: as it has 2 chipsets, a maximum of 3 other USB 3.0 Active Extensions Slim can be combined with it. The Lindy USB 3.0 Active Extension Slim is supplied with power via the USB bus, but also has a DC socket for connecting a power supply unit for devices with high power requirements or if you want to connect several cables in series.The Lindy USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable is compatible with all USB Type A equipped computers. The cable's unique and slim design allows installation in narrow surroundings - an advantage over other active USB leads which use bulky connectors. With plug and play functionality, this extension cable can be installed quickly and with minimum fuss, ideal for both professional and first time users.Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.