Introducing the StarTech.com 15ft/4.5m USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable, the perfect solution for extending the reach of your USB devices with ease. This innovative cable is powered directly from the USB port, eliminating the need for an external power source. It also boasts the ability to be cascaded up to 5 levels, giving you the flexibility to connect multiple devices at once. With a high speed USB 2.0 compliant host interface and data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps, this extension cable ensures that you can achieve fast and reliable connectivity. Plus, it's backwards compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 devices and plug and play compatible, making it a versatile and user-friendly option for all your USB extension needs.