How long can a USB cable be and still work good ??

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How long can a USB cable be and still work good ??


I just need it for a webcam. Which wont be in the PC room. Which is
about 15 metres away is the distance to where i want to place it.

Would their be any problems ??

The webcam is a USB 2 Device Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 if thats any
help

Thanks.

 

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Paul GoodBar wrote:
> How long can a USB cable be and still work good ??
>
>
> I just need it for a webcam. Which wont be in the PC room. Which is
> about 15 metres away is the distance to where i want to place it.
>
> Would their be any problems ??
>
> The webcam is a USB 2 Device Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 if thats any
> help
>
> Thanks.


that cable is a bit long for a USB device
but chances are it will still work