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Stupid USB question

2007-01-09, 4:55 PM #1

Aglar

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Can I use a USB 1.1 extension cable with USB 2.0 devices and experience no performance loss? My feeling is it's a digital interface, so the cable really shouldn't matter. It's either connected or it isn't. I just wasn't sure if there was some little detail I'm overlooking, like USB 2.0 requiring better shielding or something.

Thanks.

2007-01-09, 5:27 PM #2

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It's fine. USB 2.0 cables might be rated at a higher frequency, but even if that's true, I doubt it would matter much.

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2007-01-09, 5:28 PM #3

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Err I dunno. I think the best way to find out is to try it. If it seems like it is as fast as usb 2.0 then it's probably good.

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2007-01-09, 8:55 PM #4

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usb1.1 hubs work at usb1.1 in usb2.0 slots

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2007-01-09, 9:06 PM #5

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He's just talking about the cable though.

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2007-01-09, 9:07 PM #6

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Passive USB 1.1 hubs should work fine with USB 2.0, but powered, no, it'll be slower.

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