ECVILLA USB 2.0 Active Extension Repeater Cable - 10 Meter / 33 Feet No drivers required on any OS (functions as a one-port USB hub using built-in drivers). Works at full performance with all USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. Bus powered devices which require USB 2.0&#039;s full 500mA per port (such as USB wireless adapters) may require a powered hub between cable and device, because the cable itself consumes approx 66mA out of 500mA, sharing the remainder with the attached device. Not recommended for devices with high power consumption requirements. This cable will not charge iPads, iPods, or iPhones. Not recommended for home theater appliances such as TVs, receivers, Blu-ray players, etc. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Active Extension Repeater Cable increases the length of a device cable by 16 feet without worry of signal loss. Connect the male plug to a USB port on your computer or hub and the female end to a USB device cable. A built-in bus-powered signal booster ensures peak performance. Backward compatible with previous USB generations, this cable supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. Premium shielding delivers top-of-the-line signal quality and protection from EMI/RFI interference. Nickel-plated USB connectors with contacts ensure excellent conductivity. Integral strain relief long life and durability. Works with all computers, devices and cables with USB-A connectors, and provides up to 250mA of power to a connected device (an external power supply or powered USB 2.0 hub is required for applications stronger than 250mA).