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Product typeUSB hubUSB hub
Placementexternalexternal
PC connectivity
USB-C
5Gbps
USB-C
5Gbps
HUB connectors
USB-A
1 pcs
5Gbps
 
USB-C
1 pcs
5Gbps
 
HDMI11
VGA
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Cable length15 cm15 cm
Materialmetalmetal
Size109x28.8x11.6 mm109x28.8x11.6 mm
Color
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2023september 2023
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Glossary

USB-A

The number of USB ports located on the body of the card reader or hub (see "Type"). This parameter determines the number of USB ports you will have at your disposal after connecting the device. "Pure" card readers and combined models generally have 1, 2, and even 3 USB ports, while hubs typically feature 4 or more ports.

And the USB connection interface affects the speed. It is worth noting that the speed of the input port does not necessarily indicate overall throughput, as simultaneous connection of USB drives, phones, and memory cards can slow down data transmission, which is in any case limited by the connection interface of the device itself to the PC or laptop (refer to "Connection Interface").

— USB-A 2.0. The outdated version 2.0 provides a data transfer speed of up to 480 Mbps.

— USB-A 5Gbps. Previously known as the standards USB 3.2 gen1 and USB 3.0 (they sure know how to confuse). This version provides a maximum speed 10 times greater (4.8 Gbps) and higher power supply, allowing for energy-demanding devices and extensive splitters to be connected.

— USB-A 10Gbps. Further enhancement of the USB-A 5Gbps standard (and as expected, with multiple previous names like USB 3.2 gen2 and simply USB 3.1), achieving a maximum speed of 10 Gbps and...an even higher power supply for external devices.

USB-C

Number of USB Type C ports for connecting peripheral devices provided in the design of the hub (or card reader with hub function — see "Type").

The port itself is small — just slightly larger than microUSB — and has a reversible design, allowing the plug to be inserted either way. This is why it has gained respect and is actively replacing the classic USB port.

Despite its small size, USB Type C is used in both portable devices and desktop PCs and their peripherals. However, such devices are still rare; due to this, hubs usually provide 1 USB-C port or 2 type C inputs.

The connection interface of the USB socket (version) primarily characterizes speed.

— USB-C 2.0. The outdated version 2.0 provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

— 5Gbps. Formerly known as standard 3.2 gen1 and 3.0. This version offers 10 times the maximum speed (4.8 Gbps), as well as higher power, allowing for energy-intensive devices and extensive hubs.

— 10Gbps. Further improvement of the 5Gbps standard (and as usual, previously renamed 3.2 gen2 and simply 3.1), achieving a maximum speed of 10 Gbps and even higher power for external devices.

— USB4 / Thunderbolt. Connecting a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 hub allows data transmission at speeds up to 40 Gbps through a single cable, connect an 8K monitor, use high-speed drives with PCIe, and supply power to devices up t...o 100 W.

However, the final speed depends more on the USB version connecting the hub (card reader) to the PC than on the input socket.