The U024-006 gold extension cable is manufactured using USB2.0 cable. It is designed specifically for use with USB 2.0 A/B device cables. This cable is backwards compatible and can also be used with the older USB 1.1 cables. It is made with superior foil shielding for reliable error-free data communications. It features gold-plated connectors and gold-plated copper contacts for superior conductivity. The cable is manufactured with molded connectors and integral strain relief for extra durability and long life. The significantly faster data transfer rates of USB 2.0 (up to 480Mbps) makes it perfect for multimedia applications.