Extension cables

Overview

Sometimes your cable's just aren't long enough. However, you can purchase extension cables.

Key requirements for an extension cable

  • For pen tablets

    • It needs to support data and small amount of power - any USB 2.0 extension cable should work

  • For pen displays

    • It must support data

    • It must support DP alt mode

    • it must support the resolution and refresh rate you need

    • it must support sending enough power to your pen display

    • SAFETY CRITICAL it must support AT LEAST as much power as the tablet's original cable. If it is not rated to handle that much power it will be a safety / fire risk.

To better understand the needs of connecting a pen display see: Connecting a pen display.

The extension cable I use for pen displays

I use a 2 foot UseBean USB-C Extension cable. This product has worked well for me. I have run up to 4K@60Hz using this extension cable.

I used it in these ways:

  • With a Huion Kamvas 22 Plus: I connect it to the USB-C end of a Huion 3-in-1 cable.

  • With Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 (DTH-167): I connect it to the the USB-C cable that came with the Cintiq.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB13ZNPQ

Be aware of how deeply the port is housed in the pen display

The specific USB-C extender above has a USB-port that fits into some pen displays, but some other pen displays have their USB-C port deeper inside and this cable cannot fit into those areas.

For example, this extender does NOT go deep enough to fit into a Huion Kamvas 13.

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