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Offline FlumpTopic starter

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Hi current USB extension cables ?
« on: June 28, 2019, 11:47:09 pm »
Can anyone recommend me a USB extension cable that can handle data and supply 5V @ 2A (atleast) with very little voltage drop ?
It's mostly for charging phones & tablets

1M, 2M & 3M lengths would be nice.

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Re: Hi current USB extension cables ?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2019, 12:23:04 am »
Digikey has a whole category for USB cables here: https://www.digikey.com/products/en/cable-assemblies/usb-cables/455
You can filter by AWG gauge ... regular wires are AWG24 ... there's cables with AWG20 or even AWG18 wires for power and thinner wires for data.

Here's an example: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tripp-lite/U024-06N-PM/TL778-ND/4439394
Here's with microUSB at the end : https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tripp-lite/UR05C-003-RB/TL805-ND/5359413
And type-c : https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tripp-lite/U038-006/TL785-ND/5247429


Farnell probably has a similar category, or some filter options... or at the very least you may be able to copy the part number from Digikey and enter it on Farnell's website.
 
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Re: Hi current USB extension cables ?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2019, 02:56:40 am »
Look on Amazon for reputable brands like Anker.
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Re: Hi current USB extension cables ?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2019, 07:49:25 pm »
These guys do pretty decent quality USB cables with 22AWG power wiring. Reasonably priced too.

https://www.juicebitz.co.uk/all-cables/usb/extension

Also available through their eBay store.
 
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Re: Hi current USB extension cables ?
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2019, 08:42:38 pm »
Thanks everyone

NiHaoMike
I have a few Anker cables and 2 chargers but wanted something which could handle a bit more current.

mariush
I looked on Farnell's website but couldn't get the filters right to find the cable I wanted
but i'm sure they have them

HwAoRrDk
Thanks, I ended up buying one of juicebits and it seems to be pretty good so far.




 

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Re: Hi current USB extension cables ?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2019, 10:03:15 am »
I use Delock Stufff for many thinks and the work very good.
There Premium Cable look good.
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