C&E 3 Pack USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension 28/24 AWG Cable, Gold Plated, 3 Feet, CNE611822 The cable uses 28 AWG conductors for the data lines and 24 AWG conductors for the power lines. The connectors are gold plated to ensure smooth, corrosion free connections. that other than color, the physical appearance of this cable may not exactly match the images. particularly in regard to the molding on the female end. Regardless of appearance, all cables have the same level of performance and include our standard. The other and is particularly useful for extending the reach of a USB cable.