Micro USB B 3.0 Cable with Power Cable for External Drives

According to specifications, USB 2.0 can provide 0.5A (2.5W) and USB 3.0 can provide 0.9A (4.5W) per port. Most modern high-capacity external hard drives require more power than a single USB port can provide. Powering most devices, such as media players or TV boxes, is not designed to support additional external devices. When an external hard drive is connected to such a device, it may not have enough power for proper operation.

In such cases, a USB cable for powering external devices can be of assistance. One end of the cable has a connector that connects to the disk, while the other end has a connector for your device (PC, media player, TV box, etc.). The cable transmits data and powers the device, while another cable is solely for power. The power connector can be connected to another USB port or an external 5V (1A+) adapter.

Specifications:

• Model: U3-029-0.5M
• Connectors: Male Micro USB 3.0 Type B - Male USB 3.0 Type A, Male USB Type A for power only
• Maximum current: 2A
• Cable length: approx. 50cm (19.7 inches)
• Color: Black