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Plugable Usb 2.0 4-port Hub With 12.5w Power Adapter With Bc 1.2 Charging - Usb - External - 4 Usb Port[s] - 4 Usb 2.0 Port[s] - Pc, Mac, Linux (usb2-hub4bc)
- SKU:
- 18494417
- MPN:
- usb2-hub4bc
- Availability:
- Out of stock
- Stock Update:
- 10/23/2023 10:48:05 AM PST
- Stock Update:
- 10/23/2023 10:48:05 AM PST
Description
This item is brand-new, factory sealed.
USB has become more than a way of connecting devices to a computer with plug and play ease and high performance. It has also become the method of choice to power and charge a range of battery-powered devices from headsets to controllers to phones and tablets. Some of those phones and tablets have adopted proprietary mechanisms to draw more power than USB 2.0 was designed to allow - which has caused confusion about charging.
That is being solved by the Battery Charging (BC 1.2) Standard - when both the device and the hub/charger is BC Standard compliant, it can charge at a faster rate (up to 1.5A) in a standard way.
The Plugable USB2-HUB4BC is among the first of USB 2.0 hubs that does everything existing USB hubs do, plus has support for the Battery Charging Standard (BC 1.2). So it's a no-compromise solution for both gaining extra USB ports, and for charging the newer generation of BC Standard compliant devices.
USB Charging
Battery charging over USB has become a standard practice but the actual charging behavior of different devices is often unpredictable and sometimes disappointing. The devices themselves decide how much current to draw and manufacturers haven't settled on a single standard. We constantly test our products with as many different devices as possible and publish the results so it's easy to determine the charging behavior to expect from your device on each of our USB products. These are the results for the devices we've tested on this charger so far.
Package Contents:
- USB 2.0 4-Port Hub
- 12.5W Power Adapter with BC 1.2 Charging
Features
- 1 x USB 2.0 4-PORT HUB WITH 12.5W POWER ADAPTER WITH BC 1.2 CHARGING
- 1 x USB Mini-B to USB-A Cable
- 1 x 12.5W Power Adapter
Platform Supported:
PC
Mac
Linux
Country of Origin:
China
Specs
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.10 oz |
| Product Color | Piano Black |
| Height | 0.6" |
| Color Family | Black |
| Width | 1.6" |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| USB Version | 2.0 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 4 |
| General Information | |
| Brand Name | Plugable |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.plugable.com |
| Marketing Information | Charge and Sync Almost Anything USB has become more than a way of connecting devices to a computer with plug and play ease and high performance, it has also become the method of choice to power and charge a huge range of portable battery-powered devices like cell phones, tablets, USB battery packs, handheld game consoles, e-readers, cameras, smartwatches, fitness trackers, bicycle lights, and many more. Some of those mobile devices have adopted proprietary mechanisms to draw more power than USB was originally designed to allow which has caused confusion about charging but is now being solved by the USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) Battery Charging (BC) standard. The Plugable USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (USB2-HUB4BC) does everything existing USB hubs do, plus has support for the Battery Charging standard. So it's a no-compromise solution for both gaining extra USB ports, and for charging the newer generation of BC standard compliant devices. When a compliant device is attached it can charge at a faster rate (up to 1.5A vs 500mA of a standard port). USB Battery Charging Since the hub conforms to the USB Battery Charging specification, nearly any modern device will charge when connected. If the hub is connected to a host computer, you can also transfer photos or other files on the device to your computer. Incompatible devices include early generation iPads and iPhones that don't use the Lightning connector, some older Android phones, and some of the larger Windows tablets. All of these devices require proprietary signaling and need a special charger. USB 2.0 Connectivity For basic USB connectivity, this hub works well with most devices. USB 2.0 has been the standard for device connections for quite a few years, so there are generally no surprises with a USB 2.0 hub. Even USB 3.0 devices work on this hub because of backward compatibility. However, they will be limited to the USB 2.0 maximum of 480Mbps. Size The hub body measures 2.5in x 1.5in x 0.75in, plus the external power adapter. The power adapter is not required for basic, low current, non-charging USB connectivity (up to 100mA per port), but we recommend using it for most situations. Raspberry Pi The hub pairs well with a Raspberry Pi because of its diminutive size. In the snake-eating-tail configuration, this hub can provide 3 extra ports, and simultaneously power the Pi. Compatibility USB 2.0 has been ubiquitous for many years, nearly every operating system supports hosting USB 2.0 hubs Common exceptions to this are some Android tablets using an OTG cable, and car stereos, which do not support USB hubs More from the Manufacturer |
| Product Type | USB Hub |
| Product Name | USB 2.0 4-PORT HUB WITH 12.5W POWER ADAPTER WITH BC 1.2 CHARGING |
| Manufacturer | Plugable Technologies |
| Manufacturer Part Number | USB2-HUB4BC |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Media & Performance | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 MB/s |
| Technical Information | |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 Type A |
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