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Product typeUSB hubUSB hub
Placementexternalexternal
InterfaceUSB CUSB C
USB version3.2 gen13.2 gen1
Hub connectors
USB А34
USB A version3.2 gen13.2 gen1
USB type C1
USB-C version3.2 gen1
HDMI+
More features
Switchgeneral
Power Delivery100 W
USB cable compartment
Cable length100 cm
Activity indicator
Materialplasticplastic
Size110х44х14 mm
Color
Added to E-Catalogjune 2023march 2023

USB А

The number of USB inputs located on the case of the card reader or hub (see "Type"). The number of USB ports that you will have at your disposal after connecting the device depends on this parameter. "Pure" card readers and combined models, usually, have 1, 2 and even 3 USB inputs, while hubs have 4 or more ports.

USB type C

The number of USB Type C ports for connecting peripherals provided in the design of the hub (or card reader with the hub function — see "Type").

The port itself is small — only slightly larger than microUSB — and has a reversible design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. That is why he has exacted respect and is actively replacing the classic USB port.

Despite its small size, USB Type C is used both in portable technology and in desktop PCs and peripherals for them. However, there are still few such devices available; because of this, hubs usually provide 1 USB-C port or 2 type C inputs.

USB-C version

The USB connector interface (version) primarily characterizes the speed.

- 2.0. The outdated version 2.0 provides data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. Found only in USB A ports.

— 3.2 gen1. Previous standard names are 3.1 gen1 and 3.0. This version provides up to 10 times the maximum speed (4.8Gbps) as well as higher power capacity, which allows you to connect power-hungry devices and large splitters.

- 3.2 gen2. Further improvement of the 3.2 gen1 standard (and, as is customary, the previous name more than once renamed 3.1 gen1 and simply 3.1), which made it possible to achieve a maximum speed of 10 Gbps and even higher power for external devices.

However, the final speed depends not so much on the input connector, but on the USB version of the hub (card reader) connection to the PC.

HDMI

HDMI is the most popular of today's multimedia digital interfaces. It is specifically designed for HD content and delivers high-definition video and multi-channel audio over a single cable. HDMI outputs are found mainly in hubs connected via USB Type C and compatible with the Thunderbolt interface (see "Connection"). Actually, to use HDMI, you will need to connect the device to the Thunderbolt v3 connector — "pure" USB Type C does not provide video transmission. This feature can be useful if the external screen is designed for HDMI connection, but there are no such connectors in the PC or laptop itself, they are busy or unavailable for another reason. At the same time, HDMI can be a different version, which affects the throughput. So to transfer video in 4K at 60 fps, you must have HDMI v 2.0 or 2.1.

Switch

The presence of a switch that allows you to turn off the power supply to the USB ports. This function can be implemented either by one common switch for all ports at once, or by personal buttons for each port.

Power Delivery

The technology allows you to work at higher voltage, thereby increasing the transmitted power. USB hubs with Power Dlivery can not only charge smartphones faster, but also power more power-hungry devices, such as laptops.

USB cable compartment

A special compartment on the case of the card reader or hub (see "Type"), in which the USB cable is placed during non-working hours. Such models are compact and easy to transport due to the fact that the wire, which tends to get confused and interfere, is hidden inside the device. For objective reasons, only devices with an external connection can have a cable compartment(see "Intended use").

Cable length

The length of the cable supplied with the device. Mostly relevant for models with a non-removable cable that cannot be replaced.
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