Operation
4 Operation
4.1 Architecture Description
Within the USB-Extender-TX (CU8800) and USB-Extender-RX (CU8850) the length of USB data
transmission can be increased from 35 meters (1 host, 5 USB hubs and a device each connected with 5
meters of cable) up to 61 meters. Due to the USB signal runtime, it is not possible to connect more than
one USB hub in the chain. The following picture shows the maximal length of connection.
Configuration 1:
This configuration (1) contains no additional USB hub. The maximal distance of extension is 56 meters: 1
meter of cable to the extension box CU8800; up to 50 meters extension cable and 5 meters from
extension box to USB device.
Configuration 2:
This configuration (2) contains an additional USB hub. The USB hub is connected directly to the host
computer. The maximal distance of extension is 61 meters: 5 meters of cable from USB host to the USB
hub; 1 meter cable to the extension box CU8800; up to 50 meters extension cable and 5 meters from
extension box to USB device.
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