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Y-splitter cable with micro USB male, USB-A female and USB-A male connectors, black plastic, 8 in and 12 in lengths

EN-Labs

EN-Labs Micro USB OTG Y Splitter Cable 8 in + 12 in

SKU CH-PXXZ-XAN4S

Micro USB OTG Y-cable adds a USB-A port and separate 12-inch power lead for 2.5-inch drives

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Product typeAdapter
  • Key featuresOTG cable allow you add an extra female USB port to host dev
  • Adds a USB-A port to Micro-USB devices for keyboards, storage or hubs
  • Supplies extra power via 12-inch USB-A male plug for 2.5-inch drives
  • Transfers photos, videos and documents between phone and external memory
  • Connects streaming sticks to a TV USB port without an AC adapter
  • USB 2.0 OTG cable length is 8 inches

Micro USB OTG Y Splitter with Power Input

This EN-Labs cable adds a USB-A female port to Micro USB devices that support USB OTG, letting you attach flash drives, keyboards, mice, hubs or Ethernet adapters. A second USB-A male tail supplies extra power for bus-powered 2.5" hard drives or SSDs. The OTG leg measures 8 inches and the power leg 12 inches. Both connectors use USB 2.0 signalling.

Replaces Separate OTG and Power Cables

Carrying one Y-cable removes the need to pack a standalone OTG adapter plus a dedicated power cable when you work with external storage on the go. The upgrade is worthwhile whenever your tablet or phone cannot deliver enough current for a spinning drive or when you want to keep the device charged while accessories are attached. It does not charge the host phone or tablet itself.

Limited to USB 2.0 Speeds and FAT32 Drives

The link tops out at USB 2.0 transfer rates, so large file moves will be slower than on USB 3.0 or later hosts. Only flash media formatted as FAT32 is guaranteed to be recognised; other file systems may not mount. The host must explicitly support USB OTG — devices without that capability cannot use the adapter at all.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Product typeAdapter
Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

How much space do the 8‑inch OTG lead and 12‑inch power lead need behind the device?

The OTG leg is 8 inches long and the auxiliary power leg is 12 inches, so allow at least that much clearance behind the Micro‑USB port for both connectors to sit without strain.

Which plug goes in first when connecting a 2.5″ drive, and what is the common mistake?

Insert the Micro‑USB male into the host device first, then attach the drive to the USB‑A female, and finally plug the USB‑A male into a power source; the frequent error is powering the drive before the host recognises the OTG connection.

Will the USB‑A female port wear out, and can the cable be repaired?

The USB‑A female is rated for typical insertion cycles; if it becomes loose or the 8‑inch or 12‑inch leads fray, the whole Y‑splitter must be replaced as it is not user‑serviceable.

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