Product Overview
Image of the Tripp Lite U042-025 USB 2.0 cable, showing the USB-A and USB-B connectors.
This 25-foot USB 2.0 Active Repeater Cable (Model U042-025) allows users to locate USB peripherals, such as printers, up to 25 feet away from their computer, overcoming the standard 5-meter USB distance limitation. It features an active repeater in the middle of the cable to maintain high-speed USB 2.0 signal integrity at 480Mbps. The cable is plug-and-play, compatible with Windows and MAC operating systems, and backward compatible with USB 1.1. It provides up to 150mA of power to the connected device. For devices requiring more than 150mA, an external power supply or a powered USB 2.0 hub is recommended.
Features
- Connect a computer to a printer or other USB device up to 25-ft. away
- High-Speed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible
- Active repeater maintains 480Mbps signal integrity
- USB "A" to USB "B" connections
- Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/WIN7/8/10 and MAC compatible
- Cable length: 25-ft.
- Weight: 1 lb.
- Repeater Pod dimensions: 16.75 x 57.3 x 31.7 mm (0.7 x 2.3 x 1.3 in.)
- Provides up to 150mA of power to the connected device. For devices requiring more power, use an external power supply or a powered USB 2.0 hub (e.g., U222-007-R).
Highlights
- 25-ft. USB A-B Active Cable
- Overcomes the 5-meter USB barrier
- Built-in repeater maintains high-speed USB 2.0 signal quality
System Requirements
- A USB 2.0 port and USB 2.0 device (with Type B jack) are required to meet USB 2.0 speeds. A USB 1.1 port and/or device can be used, but USB 2.0 speeds will not be achieved.
- The U042-025 provides up to 150mA of power to the connected device. If your device requires more than 150mA of power, it will either need to have its own power supply or be plugged into a powered USB 2.0 hub (such as U222-007-R) connected to the U042-025.
Package Includes
- 25-ft. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Active Cable
Specifications
Overview | |
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UPC Code | 037332176622 |
Input | |
Cable Length (ft.) | 25 |
Cable Length (m) | 7.6 |
Physical | |
Color | Black |
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) | 18.03 x 25.40 x 0.25 |
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 7.10 x 10.00 x 0.10 |
Shipping Weight (kg) | 0.25 |
Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 0.55 |
Connections | |
Side A - Connector 1 | USB A (MALE) |
Side B - Connector 1 | USB B (MALE) |
Features & Specifications | |
Technology | USB 2.0 (High Speed); USB |
Warranty | |
Product Warranty Period (Worldwide) | 3-year limited warranty |
Legal & Compliance
© 2020 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tripp Lite uses primary and third-party agencies to test its products for compliance with standards. See a list of Tripp Lite's testing agencies: Tripp Lite Testing Agencies.
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