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Black USB-A to 5.5 mm DC barrel cable with ten swappable tips, 3 ft PVC jacket

Netgear USB to DC Power Adapter Cord 5.5 x 2.1 mm 5V 2A 3 ft with 10 interchangeable plugs

SKU CH-YFBT-VDZM5

Connects a USB power source to 5.5 × 2.1 mm DC devices at 5 V 2 A and includes ten swappable tips for other barrel, USB-C, Mini and Micro connectors

  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeAdapter
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Details5.5 × 2.1 mm, 5 V DC, 3, feet, Male-to-Male
  • Key features5.5 × 2.1 mm, Male-to-Male, 5 V DC, 3 ft
  • Powers routers and cameras from any USB port with 5 V 2 A output
  • Fits ten device types using included 5.5×2.5 mm, 4.8×1.7 mm, 4.0×1.7 mm, 4.0×1.35 mm, 3.5×1.35 mm, 3.0×1.1 mm, 2.5×0.7 mm, Type-C.
  • Resists wear with PVC jacket rated for 10000 bend cycles and nickel-plated connectors
  • Delivers stable current through 24 AWG pure-copper conductors
  • Reaches outlets up to 3 ft away with tangle-free flexible cable

5V 2A USB to 5.5 × 2.1 mm DC Adapter Cord

This three-foot cable converts a standard USB-A port into a 5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel jack delivering up to 5 volts and 2 amps. Ten interchangeable tips are included, covering sizes from 2.5 × 0.7 mm up to 5.5 × 2.5 mm plus Type-C, Mini-USB and Micro-USB. The 24 AWG pure-copper conductors and nickel-plated contacts are rated for ten thousand bend cycles. It targets users who need a single cord to power multiple 5 V devices.

Users with assorted 5 V gear needing one flexible

The adapter suits anyone running routers, cameras, LED strips, small drives, electric toothbrushes or similar 5 V hardware that accepts the supplied tip sizes. It will not suit devices that require a different voltage or a current draw above 2 A, nor equipment with a barrel size not listed among the ten tips. Builders needing a locking connector or a right-angle plug should look elsewhere.

5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel output at 5 V 2 A

The fixed 5.5 × 2.1 mm male barrel on the cable end is the primary interface; all other tips are push-on converters that adapt this base size. If your device does not accept 5.5 × 2.1 mm directly or via one of the ten included converters, the cord cannot power it.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNetgear
Product typeAdapter
Ports & slots
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 5.5 x 2.1 mm tip to my router and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB end into a 5V 2A source, snap the 5.5 x 2.1 mm tip onto the cable, then insert it firmly into the router's DC jack until it seats fully; the step often missed is pushing the tip past the first detent so the nickel-plated contacts lock.

Which parts will wear out first and need replacement after heavy use?

The PVC jacket and copper conductors are rated for 10000 bend cycles; the nickel-plated tip and the ten interchangeable plugs (5.5 x 2.5 mm, 4.8 x 1.7 mm, 4.0 x 1.7 mm, 4.0 x 1.35 mm, 3.5 x 1.35 mm, 3.0 x 1.1 mm, 2.5 x 0.7 mm, Type-C, Mini USB, Micro USB) are the components most likely to need replacement if the spring contacts lose grip.

What is the first limit I will hit when running a 5V device continuously at full load?

The cable is specified for 5V 2A maximum output; sustained draw above 2A will trigger the source's protection or cause voltage drop across the 24AWG copper conductors, so the 2A current ceiling is the first hard limit under continuous use.

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