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thebyp2
10-12-04, 04:39 AM
Hello all.

Does anybody know if there is a maximum length for USB cables to run?

Both ends are powered. Just wondered how far you could get away with.
thebyp2
10-12-04, 06:13 AM
I've found the answer to this!
markblair
10-12-04, 08:40 PM
Originally posted by thebyp2:

I've found the answer to this! What's the official answer? Inquiring minds want to know. :)
thebyp2
10-13-04, 12:33 AM
USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).

educational huh :)
markblair
10-13-04, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by thebyp2:

USB specification limits the length of a cable between full speed devices to 5 meters (a little under 16 feet 5 inches). For a low speed device the limit is 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches).

educational huh :) Thanks! It's good to know for those times when... um', when... yeah, it's educational - yeah! ;) :D