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I have recently written a few posts about USB and the fact that it is a bit of a confusing mess with the naming conventions and the cables you can get.
In my USB4 vs USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1 post, I highlighted the length limitations of passive cables for USB4 (0.8m), but with USB 3.2 Gen 2 that length is 9ft or 2.74m.
This is suitable for most people but if you want to go longer, you need to use an active cable.
For USB 3.2 Gen 2 2×2, and more modern USB4 or Thunderbolt cables, the limit for an active cable is 3M.
However, for USB 3.2 Gen 2 2×1, which runs at 10Gbps, you can extend this further.
Lindy Electronics has launched three new cables for anyone needing long USB-C data cables.
The first two are 3m and 5m USB 3.2 Gen 2 active cables.
Lindy 3m and 5m USB 3.2 Gen 2 active cables Key Features:
- 3m and 5m USB 3.2 Gen 2 Active Cable for video, audio and data
- Supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alternate Mode with video resolutions up to UHD 8K 7680×4320@60Hz including 4K 4096×2160@120Hz
- Data transfer rates up to 10Gbps
- Supports Power Delivery up to 60W (20V / 3A
Then the third cable is a 10M Lindy USB 3.2 Gen 1 & DP 1.4 Type C Hybrid Cable. This is a unique solution which uses optical fibre as high-speed transmission medium to perfectly transmit USB 3.2 as well as DP 1.4 data over a distance of 10m. It combines data, video and USB Power Delivery into a single, high-performance cable.
10M Lindy USB 3.2 Gen 1 Key Features
- 10m USB 3.2 Gen 2 & DP 1.4 Type C Hybrid Cable for video, audio and data
- Supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alternate Mode with video resolutions up to 4K 3840×2160@60Hz
- Data transfer rates up to 5Gbps
- Supports Power Delivery up to 60W (20V 3A)
UK Retail
- 3m USB 3.2 Gen 2 C/C Active Cable £100 inc VAT
- 5m USB 3.2 Gen 2 C/C Active Cable £107inc VAT
- 10m USB 3.2 Gen 2 & DP 1.4 Type C Hybrid Cable £390 inc VAT
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
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