TeKit TK099 USB 2.0 A Y power enhancer cable 30 cm
A 30 cm USB 2.0 Y-cable draws power from two Type-A ports to run a single device
- Connection typeUSB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Ca
- Cable length11.81 in (30 cm)
- Connector count3
- Connector detailsUSB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Ca
- Connector genderFemale to Male
- Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
- Delivers extra power by drawing from two USB ports
- Red-marked male plug supplies charge only while black plug handles data and charge
- Shielded 30 cm cable reduces interference during transfers
- USB 2.0 Type-A connectors fit standard ports on PCs and drives
- Supports 2.5 inch hard drives that need more current than one port provides
TeKit TK099 USB 2.0 Power Y-cable
This 30 cm cable splits one USB 2.0 Type-A female port into two Type-A male plugs. One male connector carries both data and power while the second male plug delivers extra charging current only. The Y design lets a single peripheral draw combined current from two host ports. Shielded construction helps maintain signal integrity.
Suits users with power-hungry USB peripherals
Ideal for portable 2.5-inch hard drives or other devices that fail to spin up from a single USB 2.0 socket. Not useful for devices already powered by a dedicated adapter or for users who need simultaneous data links to two different hosts. The charge-only leg cannot transfer data, so it cannot serve as a standard two-port hub.
Dual USB-A male to single USB-A female
The decisive spec is the Y topology: one female Type-A port feeding two male Type-A plugs over USB 2.0. This fixed wiring determines whether the cable matches the host ports and peripheral socket you own.
How it compares
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- Price $6.99
- Cheaper than about 93% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Tekit |
| Model name | TK099 |
| Product type | USB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Cable Extension Cord |
| Product color | Black |
| Ports & slots | |
| Connection type | USB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Cable Extension Cord |
| Connector count | 3 |
| Connector details | USB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Cable Extension Cord |
| Connector gender | Female to Male |
| Power | |
| Plug type | Plug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan) |
| Size & build | |
| Cable length | 11.81 in (30 cm) |
| Overall length | < 1 in |
| Cable shielding | Yes |
Questions about this item
Does the single 30 cm Y cable handle both power and data for a 2.5 inch drive?
One male plug carries both charging and data sync, while the red marked male plug provides extra charging current only.
What does the USB 2.0 label mean for transfer speed on this cable?
The cable follows the USB 2.0 specification, so data moves at the standard High Speed rate for that generation.
Which USB standard does the Y cable use and what does it limit?
It uses USB 2.0 Type A connectors, limiting the link to the bandwidth and power profile defined for that standard.
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