The KanexPro SuperSpeed USB 3.0 active extension cable is a premium grade cable engineered with active chip inside providing full buffer for all USB signals going in-and-out of the PC/Mac to peripherals. It maintains perfect signal integrity and routes the extension beyond the standard limitations of USB length. The extender also acts as a transparent USB hub and buffers all upstream and downstream data traffic for both low speed and high-speed USB devices offering full compatibility.