Delock 82308 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable 5m with Terminus FE 1.1 chip inside

[Kiriakos GR]

I were a bit confused of where to add this information. (forum sector)

Delock 82308 USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

The Delock 82308 active USB extension cable was first introduced to the market in 2009.
Because the USB 2.0 interface standard is universally set and highly stable, Delock has continuously kept this exact product number in their active catalog for over 15 years.
While the physical cable and its internal Terminus FE 1.1 chipset have remained unchanged, its documentation has been updated over the years to reflect support for newer operating systems, evolving from Windows Vista and Windows 7 up to modern versions.

Terminus FE 1.1 chipset  = Taiwan 

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I was after a long USB cable so to be able to relocate my USB dongle Bluetooth radio, so to place it in a ideal spot, this having a better 360 degrees coverage in my office.
And I did gave a battle with my self until to decide.
My Plan A, this was using a regular USB cable as USB 2.0 extension.
But AI this shown as able to convince me,  about me shopping instead this Delock 82308.

The major issue with no-name brands, this is that 90% of USB cables they are made in China, with equal to trash quality of copper.
The second issue, this is AWG in use for power lines.
 
Delock 82308 Cable gauge:
28 AWG data line
22 AWG power line     

I have never owned anything from Delock (German Importer), but AI was again able to convince me, that Delock this aiming industrial audience and applications.
They are not distribute poor made toys.     

Delock 82308, this uses Terminus FE 1.1 chip.
In a way this is an active USB HUB, and the boosting has to do with the Data Lines.
For many years I was thought that USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable, this translates to low cost  DC/DC full of noise booster, this keeping the voltage stable at 5.0V.
But now at July 2026, I did become much better informed.
Chip consumption:  30~64 mA

FE 1.1 chip, this is fully supported as USB HUB, due a basic driver available in all versions of Windows.
USB VEN_1A40  / revision block 0100

In my surprise, Delock 82308 can be found in Greece, at lowest price available 11.90 € from entire Europe.
Due the fact that I do not plan stop using my USB to Bluetooth dongle with Broadcom BCM20702, for wireless data logging sessions.
I have no other option, than buying today this cable. 

http://www.nevora.co.kr/terminus

https://terminus-usa.com/product/fe1-1-usb-2-0-high-speed-4-port-hub-controller/
 
https://www.e-shop.gr/delock-82308-cable-usb-20-extension-active-5m-p-PER.750570

In a week time, I will have a chance taking my very own close up photographs.
Order placement :  18/07/2026  01:10 am   

[Kiriakos GR]

Wow, new opportunity ahead for a bit technical research, actual performance limits   

DELOCK 82446 this is brother model 10m cable, of Delock 82308 a 5m cable.

I searched for customer feedback for my choice of 5m length.
Most people using these cables so to extend range of USB dongle radios.
Zigbee, Bluetooth, all working beautifully, and even the power hungry WiFi dongles.

But at the 10m version, the power hungry WiFi dongles, they do not all making it to work.
WiFi dongles they use much more electrical power, and a 10m cable of 500mA of max delivery, this getting in the RED zone.
Its all about electrical power limits, at 10m cable its more easy the 5V line to dive bellow 4.5V or lower.
An less power hungry WiFi chip, this will work stable.
But the judgement of power hungry chip or not, this is relative to Chip product design date.

FLUKE this sold Zigbee and Bluetooth radios for wireless data logging.
Keysight this sold Bluetooth radios for wireless data logging.

Zigbee & Bluetooth
Idle 10 mA to 20 mA
Peak TX Power Draw  30 mA – 80 mA (Very low spikes)
Voltage Drop Impact   Keeps Vcc safely around 4.8V–4.9V       

FE 1.1 chip this has an consumption of it own, Chip consumption:  30~64 mA.
In round numbers, we are talking here about 190 mA as Peak.

While actual available DC current for the connected device, this is a max of 440mA  (from the named as 500mA specification).   
For hobbyist and others,  10m cable this should be paired with a WiFi  dongle with known specification of 350mA as average.

[Kiriakos GR]

Today I feel as somewhat blessed or Super Lucky.  

In practical terms, the hart of the system this is Terminus FE chip inside.
Terminus FE 1.1 chip = High performance, this able to be in daisy chain  / MTT (Multi-Transaction Translator).

Terminus FE 1.1S chip = Low performance, this is unable to work in daisy chain / Single Transaction Translator (STT) Bottleneck.

And I did discover the entire truth after 100% of manual personal investigation.
https://www.ittsb.eu/forum/index.php?topic=2384.0

Long story in sort:
Terminus FE 1.1 chip
This supports to be connected with several FE 1.1 in series, and it forms a daisy chain of active USB HUB.
While this chip support four downstream ports of USB 2.0 output (USB HUB), at such cable extenders, by design three ports stay unused.

While in appearance, we see only a single USB active cable, this is actually a SMART USB HUB in to compact package. 

AI this complained to me, that computer parts Reviewers, they never searched that deep as I did.
This is of why it does not have sources to share about detailed information's.   

[Andrew-88]

Today I feel as somewhat blessed or Super Lucky.  

Yes you should feel that way,  you got the last one in stock at sweet price (Final 12.40€ delivered). 
e-shop listed it as: Sold out.

Other than that, this is another one exceptional article !!
All worth noted details they are here 

[Kiriakos GR]

Yes you should feel that way,  you got the last one in stock at sweet price (Final 12.40€ delivered). 
e-shop listed it as: Sold out.

Yes I had a fear, that this might be old listing, be in stock this might be a challenge.
But my order was accepted, stock found, and this is now expected to arrive at major e-shop warehouse.
And so I can confirm it,  Its a mater of a few days the delivery at my hands. 
 

[Kiriakos GR]

Back in focus at the last major detail, and this is at finding the manufacturing source of the cable.

I did some spying of my own, and I did discover another rebranded product this has markings over the cable.
KAI BAO  =  Kaibao Electronic Co., Ltd.
"Kaibao Electronic Co., Ltd." (along with related entities like Shenzhen Kaibao Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in custom wire harnesses, cables (USB, AV, solar, and waterproof), connectors, and electronic device processing.
Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Shenzhen with manufacturing facilities in Huizhou and offers OEM/ODM services for brands like DJI and Xiaomi

E38233 (UL)
AWM STYLE 2575
80°C
30V
28AWG/1P  |  ≤ 237.0 Ω/km at 20°C  ( 0.237 Ohm per meter)
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22AWG/2C  | ≤ 59.4 Ω/km at 20°C   ( 0.0594 Ohm per meter)
VW-1
ROHS   
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There is a voice in me, this saying that Kaibao Electronic Co., Ltd this is not the source of the cable alone.
Electronics and PCB, this might came from another door.
But they did put together the final product (final assembly), by 99% of chances.   

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Now that I am aware of what I am dealing with, I have to patiently wait for the Greek stock of Delock 82308 this to be delivered.   

[Kiriakos GR]

I got stumped upon some buyers reviews in Germany, for the 10m cable.

Buyer confirmed 350mA this is no problem for the 10m. 

Buyer confirmed,  2A this is no possible for the 10m cable.     (powering six web cameras)

Buyer complained, two of five cables they were killed by moisture.
The extensions can be combined without any problems; I was able to run it 30m from my room to the roof.

  This is of why I will never relocate to Germany, too much moisture in the roof.

Buyer confirmed, excellent performance when connecting laptop with USB sound mixer (loss less packets travel). 

Buyer confirmed, I bought the USB extension cable for my MIDI USB keyboard to ensure a stable connection to my laptop during performances.
No latency, high quality. Absolutely recommended!

Buyer confirmed, excellent performance when connecting Raspberry Pi 3.
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What about applications at 30m cables?
PC to DAC  (audio).
PC to Nikon digital camera.
PC to USB wireless receiver this controlling wireless mouse and keyboard 
Connect printer to the print server
Bluetooth dongle,  wireless headphones