{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-active-usb-5-gbps-cable-usb-type-a-to-usb-type-b-20-m","title":"Pegasus Astro Active USB 5 Gbps Cable USB Type-A to USB Type-B 20 m","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects USB 3.0 devices over a 20 m (65.6 ft) distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 4 integrated signal amplifiers to maintain signal integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires included 5V \/ 1A power supply for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: USB Type-A male to USB Type-B male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker 24 AWG power lines for stable power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePegasus Astro Active USB 5 Gbps Cable - 20 m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus Astro Active USB 5 Gbps Cable reliably connects your telescope-mounted camera and accessories to an indoor control PC over a full 20 m (65.6 ft) distance. This active cable uses 4 integrated signal amplifiers spaced at 5 m intervals to regenerate the high-speed signal, preventing the data loss that plagues passive cables at this length. To ensure your sensitive equipment receives stable power, the cable utilizes thicker 24 AWG power conductors and requires the included 5V \/ 1A power supply, delivering a full 5 Gbps connection from your warm room to your pier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBridging 20 Meters with 4 Integrated Signal Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard USB 3.0 cables are limited to a few meters before signal degradation causes connection drops and data corruption. The Pegasus Astro 20 m Active Cable overcomes this limitation by incorporating a Genesys Logic GL3523 chipset and 4 active signal repeaters. These amplifiers, located every 5 m along the cable, reshape and re-transmit the data, ensuring the 5 Gbps signal arrives at your computer as cleanly as it left your camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObservatory-Ready Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 20 m (65.6 ft) length is ideal for routing cables from an outdoor pier to an indoor control room, protecting you and your computer from the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a single, robust connection for your primary imaging camera or USB hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e A status LED is built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMandatory 5V Power for Stable, Long-Distance Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage drop over long cable runs can starve connected devices of the power they need, leading to intermittent failures, especially with modern CMOS cameras. This cable solves the problem by using a heavier 24 AWG power line and supplementing it with the included 5V \/ 1A wall power supply. Pegasus Astro states that the included power supply must be connected to the DC socket on one of the signal amplifiers to ensure reliable data and power transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5 Gbps Throughput for High-Frame-Rate Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern planetary, lunar, and solar imaging requires capturing thousands of frames in a short time, a task that generates enormous amounts of data. The Pegasus Active Cable's 5 Gbps data rate is designed to handle this load without dropping frames. Whether you're running a high-resolution planetary camera at its maximum frame rate or downloading a full-frame deep-sky image, this cable provides the necessary bandwidth to keep your imaging session running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy does the Pegasus 20m USB cable need an external power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a 20 m run, the cable relies on 4 signal amplifiers. Pegasus Astro states that the included 5V \/ 1A power supply must be connected to the DC socket on one of the amplifiers to ensure reliable data and power transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Pegasus Active USB cable without the power supply for a low-power device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pegasus Astro states that the included power supply must be connected for reliable data and power transmission, so always connect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does \"active\" mean for this 20 m USB cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \"active\" cable contains powered electronic circuits to boost and regenerate the data signal. This Pegasus Astro cable has \u003cstrong\u003e4 signal amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e, one every 5 meters, which allows it to maintain a high-speed 5 Gbps signal over a 20 m length, far beyond the capabilities of a standard \"passive\" USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the 5 Gbps speed of this Pegasus cable be enough for my high-frame-rate planetary camera capturing Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eup to 5 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e transfer rate is equivalent to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard and is more than sufficient for the data demands of modern high-speed planetary cameras. This ensures you can capture video streams at maximum resolution and frame rate without dropped frames, which is critical for lucky imaging of targets like Jupiter and Saturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm setting up my gear with the PC 60 feet away. Is this 20 m Pegasus cable a good solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. At \u003cstrong\u003e20 m (65.6 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cable is specifically designed for this scenario. It provides a single, reliable link from your telescope pier to your indoor desk, eliminating the need for multiple, less-reliable extenders while ensuring your camera gets stable power and a fast data connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the connectors on the Pegasus Astro 20 m Active USB cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable has a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-A male\u003c\/strong\u003e connector on one end to plug into your computer. The other end has a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB Type-B male\u003c\/strong\u003e connector, the square-shaped USB 3.0 plug, along with a \u003cstrong\u003eDC jack\u003c\/strong\u003e for the mandatory power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePegasus Astro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEG-USB3AEXT20M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m \/ 65.6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 1 (Host)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x USB 5 Gbps Type-A male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 2 (Device)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x USB 5 Gbps Type-B male, 1 x DC jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Amplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4, at intervals of 5 m (Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenesys Logic GL3523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 AWG (data), 24 AWG (power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput: AC 100-240 V \/ 50-60 Hz \/ 0.25 A; Output: 5 V \/ 1 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC or laptop with a free USB Type-A port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 x 2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eUSB 5 Gbps Active Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1 (20 m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eExternal Power Supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52686370701597,"sku":"PEG-USB3AEXT20M","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-active-usb-5-gbps-cable-usb-type-a-to-usb-type-b-20-m-1.png?v=1793651130","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/pegasus-astro-active-usb-5-gbps-cable-usb-type-a-to-usb-type-b-20-m","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}