Newnex ULHL-EX Active High Flex USB-A Extension Cable | 5Gbps • 6M Flex Cycles
Active high-flex USB-A extension (A male to A female) with FireNEX repeater. 5Gbps up to 8m, 6M flex cycles, 5V/0.9A.
Connectors
USB-A Male to USB-A Female
Speed
USB 3.x Gen 1 / 5Gbps
Lengths
6m or 8m (travel distance varies)
Flex Life
Rated 6,000,000 cycles
Technical Architecture & Functionality
The Newnex ULHL-EX series is an active high-flex USB-A extension cable that turns “we need USB over moving equipment” into something closer to reliable. It uses an embedded FireNEX™ active repeater to maintain USB 3.x Gen 1 / 5Gbps performance at longer lengths than passive high-flex extensions can typically manage.
This is a USB-A Male to USB-A Female extension format, intended for extending an existing USB-A device cable or adding reach to a USB-A connection in motion systems. It’s bus-powered (no external power input), plug-and-play, and designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Performance changes by length (important)
Both variants support 5Gbps, but travel distance differs with cable length, and power is limited to 5V / 0.9A:
| Part Number | Cable Length | Max Travel Distance (at min bend radius) | Max Data Rate | Max Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULHL-EX-6M | 6m (19.7 ft) | 4m | 5Gbps | 5V / 0.9A |
| ULHL-EX-8M | 8m (26.2 ft) | 2m | 5Gbps | 5V / 0.9A |
What this means:
- Choose 6m when your drag chain needs more travel (up to 4m travel).
- Choose 8m when you need max reach, but accept shorter travel (up to 2m travel).
- If your device needs more than 0.9A, this is not the right power path.
Key Engineering Advantages
Active Repeater Extends USB-A Reach
Embedded FireNEX repeater helps maintain stable 5Gbps performance at 6m and 8m lengths.
Motion-Rated Variant Choice
Both are 5Gbps, but travel distance differs: 4m travel (6m cable) vs 2m travel (8m cable).
Bus-Powered Simplicity
No external power input required, reducing installation complexity in moving systems.
Designed to Reduce Voltage Drop
Enhanced power delivery design helps prevent voltage drop compared to typical long passive USB runs.
Built for Continuous Flexing
High flex design supports 6 million continuous bending cycles with recommended bend radius guidance.
Works Across Common OS Platforms
Plug-and-play support for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Feature Checklist
- Embedded FireNEX™ active repeater for extended connection range
- USB 3.x Gen 1 / 5Gbps support up to 8m
- USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatible
- Enhanced power delivery design to help reduce voltage drop
- Bus powered, no external power input required
- 6,000,000 continuous flex life supported
- Shielded construction
- Durable TPE jacket
- UL flammability rating: VW-1
- Plug and play support for Windows, Linux, and Mac
Technical Specifications
Validated performance benchmarks and physical parameters.
- Series
- ULHL-EX
- Connector (Host)
- USB-A Male
- Connector (Device)
- USB-A Female
- Cable Type
- Active High Flex (with repeater)
- Embedded Repeater
- FireNEX™ active repeater
- Max Data Rate
- 5Gbps
- Max Power
- 5V / 0.9A
- Shielding
- Shielded
- Jacket
- Durable TPE
- Cable OD
- 6.2–6.3 mm
- Flex Life
- 6,000,000 cycles (continuous bending)
- Operating Temp
- -30°C to 80°C (-22°F to 176°F)
- Recommended Static Bend Radius
- 7.5 × OD
- Recommended Dynamic Bend Radius
- 12 × OD
- UL Flammability
- VW-1
- OS Support
- Windows, macOS, Linux
Documentation & Drivers
Package Contents
- Active High Flex USB-A Male to USB-A Female Extension Cable (1)
Wiring & Connection Diagram
Inspect module pinouts, transmitter/receiver cabling, and power connections.
Target Application Scenarios
Engineered for harsh industrial automation, medical suites, aerospace testing, and command centers where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
Sector Compliance & Use Cases
- Drag chain / cable carrier USB extensions
- Robotics and automation fixtures
- Test stations with moving USB equipment
- Industrial machine vision setups needing extra USB-A reach
- Extending USB-A runs where passive extensions become unreliable
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Newnex ULHL-EX Active High Flex USB-A Extension Cable | 5Gbps • 6M Flex Cycles
$299.00