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Black Y-cable with USB-A plugs and Micro-B connector, braided jacket

CableCreation

CableCreation USB 3.0 to Micro USB Y Cable with USB 2.0 Charge Cord

SKU CH-MK91-WANM6

A Y-cable connects a USB 3.0 Micro-B drive to two USB-A ports, adding extra power for consoles or single-board computers while delivering up to 5 Gbps transfer speed

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Powers portable drives from low-power ports via dual USB-A connectors
  • Transfers data at up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 backward compatibility
  • Gold-plated connectors and double shielding deliver error-free signal integrity
  • Works with major-brand external drives, hubs, cameras and Samsung Note devices
  • Includes 24-month warranty and lifetime technical support

USB 3.0 Y-Cable for External Drives

This CableCreation cable connects a portable USB 3.0 Micro-B hard drive or DVD burner to host devices that have low-power USB-A ports. The Y-design adds a second USB-A plug dedicated to supplementary power so the drive can spin up reliably. It is aimed at owners of external storage who need extra current from consoles, single-board computers or older laptops.

Dual USB-A Power Delivery

The cable terminates in two standard USB-A connectors: one carries USB 3.0 data at up to 5 Gbps and the other supplies additional USB 2.0 charging current. Gold-plated contacts and double shielding protect signal integrity while bare copper conductors minimise resistance. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports is maintained.

Suits Low-Power Ports.

Builders connecting drives to a PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 or Raspberry Pi will benefit from the auxiliary power leg. Users who prefer a single-cable solution or whose host ports already deliver sufficient current should consider a standard Micro-B lead instead.

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

How fast does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 link actually move files when the drive is connected?

The cable supports USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, which is 10X faster than USB 2.0, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports.

What does the extra USB A plug on the Y cable do for power?

The second USB A connector supplies additional USB 2.0 power so devices with low-power ports like PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 or Raspberry Pi can run a portable USB 3.0 hard drive or DVD burner.

Will the Micro B end fit my Samsung Note 3 and a typical external hard drive?

Yes, the Micro B connector is compatible with Samsung Note 3, S5, Note Pro 12.2, N9000 and external drives from Toshiba Canvio, Seagate, Western Digital and other brands listed.

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