Overview:
· This 12v 2x4 PoweredUSB cable provides a single cable connection that supplies both the standard USB communication signals and extra power.
· The design of 12v PoweredUSB cable and its connectors allow for hot-plugging.
· This combined with Plug-and-Play operating systems allows USB power cable to be easily maintained and supported in the retail environment.
· One of the limitations of standard USB is the amount of +5V current available to supply attached peripherals. Normally, 500mA is available at each host port and each powered external hub port.
· This amount of current is sufficient for most PC type peripherals like mice and keyboards. However, when the power requirements exceed the 500mA limitation, external peripherals require the use of an external power supply (brick) to supply the necessary power requirements.
· This limitation takes away from the true "Plug-and-Play" idea conceived for USB peripherals. This PoweredUSB cable provides that functionality.This 6ft 12v to 2x4 Powered USB Cable features one 12v Powered USB Connector as well as one 2x4 Pin Connector, providing a durable 6ft connection for Powered USB devices such as POS printers, etc.
In the gaming industry, new, high end joysticks with force feedback mechanisms require a separate power supply in addition to their standard USB interface. Cost and weight of these interfaces could be reduced with PoweredUSB.
This cable is also used to connect receipt printers, signature capture devices and bar-code scanners In the home environment, devices like CDROM drives and scanners that require more than 500mA could be powered by the host PC if they are equipped with an internal PoweredUSB connection or external PoweredUSB hub.
Technical Specs:
Connector A: 1 - PoweredUSB 12V (8 pin; Host Side) Male
Connector B: 1 - PoweredUSB 2x4 (8 pin; Remote Side) Female Cable Length: 6 ft [1.8 m]