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Short Y cable with USB-A male plug splitting to two USB-A female ports, braided jacket, aluminium ends

IOGEAR Ma-179 USB A Male to Dual USB A Female Y Splitter Cable 1FT

SKU CH-3Z6Q-X59HJ

Splits one USB-A port into two female ports with a 1 ft braided cable, supporting 480 Mbps data and 2 A power via a USB 2.0 chip

  • Connection typeUSB C
  • Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Connector count16
  • Apple compatibilityLightning connector
  • Product typeUSB
  • Overall length< 6 ft
  • Splits one USB-A port into two for extra peripherals
  • USB 2.0 intelligent chip protects connected devices from damage
  • Data transfers up to 480 Mbps with 2 A power support
  • Aluminium alloy and braided nylon construction resists wear and tangles
  • 1 ft cable length keeps desktop setups tidy

USB A Male to Dual USB A Female Splitter

This Y splitter cable turns a single USB A port into two USB A sockets for simultaneous power and data use. It suits laptop owners, smartphone users and desktop builders who need extra connections for a mouse, keyboard, printer or gaming console without occupying additional ports.

Check your host port and device power needs

Verify the source device provides a standard USB A receptacle and can supply up to 2 Amp for the combined load. The built-in intelligent chip manages current distribution, but the cable does not support car data transmission and some devices require manual OTG activation before recognising both peripherals.

Replaces single-port hubs or short adapter dongles

Unlike a basic 10-centimetre dongle, the 26-centimetre braided lead gives flexible placement while the aluminium alloy housing resists wear and dissipates heat. The jump is worthwhile when you regularly connect two low-power accessories such as a mouse and keyboard or a phone and printer and want 480 Mbps throughput without a powered hub.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIOGEAR
Model nameMa-179
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C
Connector count16
Size & build
Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
Overall length< 6 ft
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityLightning connector

Questions about this item

Does the cable come with any extra adapters or do I need to buy them separately?

The package contains only the USB A male to dual USB A female Y splitter cable; no additional adapters are included.

Should I choose a different length or connector type for my setup?

This model is a 1 ft cable with USB A male to dual USB A female connectors; no other lengths or connector types are offered for this product.

Will the 480 Mbps rating deliver that speed when I connect a mouse and keyboard?

The splitter supports data transfer up to 480 Mbps, but actual throughput depends on the host port and the peripherals attached.

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