The StarTech.com SuperSpeed USB 3.0 extension cable family provides a durable, high-quality solution for extending USB 3.0 A-to-A connections. Each cable is built to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 specifications and supports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps when used with a USB 3.0 host and device. Common construction features include high-quality shielding (Shielded Twisted Pair or aluminum-mylar foil with braided shielding) to reduce electromagnetic interference, copper conductors, PVC jacket material and 1 x 9-pin USB 3.0 Type A male to 1 x 9-pin USB 3.0 Type A female connectors. These extension cables are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and are offered in multiple lengths and colors across the product family. All variants are backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty, making them suitable for extending ports, saving ports in tight spaces, and providing reliable connections for flash drives, notebooks and desktop computers.