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Y-shaped cable with USB-C plug and two USB-A connectors, 60 cm length

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BUCIER USB-C to USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 Y Cable 60cm

SKU CH-4KTZ-KR2NZ

A Y-cable splits one USB-C device across two USB-A ports, using USB 3.0 for data and power plus USB 2.0 for extra power, 60 cm long

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Combines two USB ports for extra power
  • USB 3.0 connector handles data and power
  • USB 2.0 connector supplies additional power only
  • 60 cm length suits desktop setups
  • Powers 2.5 inch drives from a single laptop

Y-cable for power-hungry USB-C drives

This 60 cm cable splits one USB-C connection into two USB-A plugs so a laptop or desktop can deliver extra current to a portable 2.5 drive or similar device. One leg carries USB 3.0 power and data while the second leg supplies USB 2.0 power only. It targets users whose single port cannot spin up the external hardware.

Dual USB-A power input

The Y design draws current from two host ports simultaneously, combining their output to meet the device’s requirement without an external adapter. The USB 3.0 connector handles both signalling and power, and the USB 2.0 connector adds supplementary power alone.

Passive assembly with no active cooling

The cable contains no electronics that generate heat, so it runs silently and adds negligible load to the host ports. Normal use stays within standard USB current limits and requires no additional thermal consideration.

Highlights

  • Combines two USB ports for extra power
  • USB 3.0 connector handles data and power
  • USB 2.0 connector supplies additional power only
  • 60 cm length suits desktop setups
  • Powers 2.5 inch drives from a single laptop

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What does the Y-split design with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 plugs do for a portable 2.5 inch hard drive?

The USB 3.0 leg carries data and power while the USB 2.0 leg adds extra power only, letting the drive draw from two host ports when one port cannot supply enough current.

Which USB standard limits the data transfer rate on this cable?

The data path follows the USB 3.0 male connector, so the practical ceiling is the USB 3.0 specification.

How much clearance is needed to plug both USB-A ends into a laptop?

The cable is 60 cm long; the split point sits near the USB-C end, so both USB-A plugs can reach ports spaced a few centimetres apart.

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