{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-active-usb-3-1-gen-1-extension-cable-usb-type-c-to-usb-type-a-5-m","title":"Pegasus Astro Active USB 3.1 Gen 1 extension cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A 5 m","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.0 Meter Active Extension Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains Full USB 3.1 Gen 1 Speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection 1: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection 2: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Signal Repeater\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\u003eActive USB 3.1 Gen 1 Extension Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A 5 m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Active USB 3.1 Gen 1 extension cable reliably bridges a 5.0-meter distance between your modern astronomy camera and your control computer without data loss. Its integrated active repeater chipset ensures that the USB 3.1 Gen 1 signal integrity is maintained from the USB Type-C male connector to the USB Type-A female port, preventing the dropouts and speed degradation common with passive long-distance cables.\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 Meters of Active Signal Extension: Maintain Full USB 3.1 Gen 1 Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard passive USB cables begin to lose signal integrity beyond 3 meters, resulting in connection drops and reduced transfer rates, fatal flaws during an imaging session. This 5.0-meter cable incorporates an active signal repeater that regenerates the USB 3.1 Gen 1 data stream, ensuring your camera receives the stable connection and power it needs to run at its maximum frame rate without interruption.\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\u003eUSB-C to USB-A: Connect Modern Cameras to Standard Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany new astronomy cameras and accessories feature a USB Type-C port, while most control computers and hubs still rely on the traditional USB Type-A standard. This cable provides the essential physical adaptation, allowing you to connect a USB-C device directly to a standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port on a laptop, observatory PC, or powerbox without needing a separate, failure-prone adapter.\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\"\u003eWhat does an \"active\" USB 3.1 cable do for my astronomy setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active USB cable, like this 5.0-meter model, contains a built-in repeater circuit. This chipset boosts the data signal, allowing it to travel over much longer distances than a standard passive cable without losing speed or stability. For astronomy, this means you can place your control computer in a protected area away from your telescope while maintaining a reliable, high-speed connection to your camera for downloading large files or high-frame-rate planetary video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this 5.0 m Active USB 3.1 Extension Cable to connect my new USB-C camera to my older laptop with USB-A ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. This cable is specifically designed for that scenario. The USB Type-C male end connects to your modern camera or accessory, and the USB Type-A female end allows you to plug in a standard USB-A cable running from your laptop or hub, bridging the 5.0-meter distance with a stable, repeated signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable work with my USB 2.0 devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard is backward-compatible with USB 2.0. While you will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds, the active repeater will still ensure a stable connection over the full 5.0-meter length, which is beneficial for guide cameras or filter wheels that may not require high speed but demand a reliable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 5.0-meter length of this Active USB 3.1 Extension Cable reliable for high-frame-rate planetary imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. High-frame-rate imaging is precisely where an active cable excels. The signal repeater prevents data packet loss that can cause dropped frames and corrupted video files (SERs) during a capture of Jupiter or Saturn. This 5.0-meter cable ensures the full USB 3.1 Gen 1 bandwidth is consistently available to the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I need a USB Type-C to Type-A cable instead of a C-to-C cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable addresses the common situation where your newest device (like a camera) uses a USB-C port, but your control computer, hub, or power distribution box (like a Pegasus Astro Powerbox) has the legacy USB Type-A ports. This cable lets you use your new gear with your existing setup without replacing everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I chain two of these 5.0 m Active USB 3.1 Extension Cables together for a 10-meter run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaining active USB extension cables is generally not recommended and may lead to unstable connections or power delivery issues. Each repeater is designed to boost a signal over a specific length. For distances longer than 5.0 meters, a dedicated single active cable of that length or a fiber optic solution is a more reliable choice.\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\u003eConnection 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eca. 5.0 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Booster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Repeater Chipset\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\"\u003eActive USB 3.1 Gen 1 extension cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A 5 m\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\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":52686371914013,"sku":"PEG-USB3CEXT5M","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/pegasus-astro-active-usb-3-1-gen-1-extension-cable-usb-type-c-to-usb-t-1.png?v=1793649323","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/pegasus-astro-active-usb-3-1-gen-1-extension-cable-usb-type-c-to-usb-type-a-5-m","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}