16-Foot extension cable connects computers, printers, modems and other USB-C equipment This USB-C to USB-C active extension cable (M/F) attaches to your current USB 3.0 cable to extend it by 16 feet (5 meters). it connects your computer, tablet, notebook, MacBook Pro, Chromebook, smartphone or Other compatible USB-C device to a USB-C keyboard, portable hard drive, Patch panel or other peripheral. The 16-foot length allows you great flexibility in placing equipment. You can extend the USB connection even further—up to 33 feet (10 meters daisy-chaining two U330-05M-C2C cables together. Built-in signal booster for peak performance just connect the active cable's male plug to your computer and the female connector to a USB device cable to extend your total connection beyond USB natural 16-foot limit. The bus-powered signal booster ensures USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps with no signal loss. The USB-C active extension cable is backward compatible with previous USB generations, so you can use it with legacy equipment. 770mA of proper power keeps devices functioning The U330-05M-C2C works with standard USB 3.0 cables and provides up to 770mA of power to a connected Device. For power applications stronger than 770mA, you must connect an external power supply (sold separately). reversible USB-C connector attaches in either direction unlike traditional USB cables that connect in only one direction, The reversible USB-C male connector plugs into a USB-C port in either direction for a fumble-free connection every time.