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Short white cable with USB-C plug and 12V car socket end

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Ruth's sister USB-C PD to 12V Car Socket Cable 33cm

SKU CH-4MFV-W07P4

Converts a USB-C PD 12 V source into a 12 V car-style socket delivering up to 36 W for dash cams and GPS units

  • Powers car dash cams at home using USB-C PD 12 V input
  • Delivers up to 36 W output when paired with a 36 W USB-C adapter
  • Built-in over-voltage and short-circuit protection safeguards connected devices
  • Compact 33 cm cable weighs only 44 g for easy portability
  • Compatible with driving recorders, GPS units, car fans and other 12 V accessories

USB-C PD to 12V Car Socket Cable

This cable converts a USB-C Power Delivery source into a standard 12 V cigarette-lighter socket, letting you run dash cams, GPS units or small car fans from a wall charger or power bank. It is aimed at drivers who want parking-mode recording without draining the vehicle battery or who need to power 12 V accessories while away from the car.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The integrated boost module delivers up to 36 W when the USB-C supply provides 12 V, and it falls back to 5 V output if the source only supports 5 V. Over-voltage and short-circuit protection circuits guard both the power source and the connected device, so the adapter runs cool and silent during normal operation.

Build integration

At 33 cm long and weighing 44 g, the cable adds minimal bulk and fits easily in a glove box or travel bag. It requires a USB-C PD charger or power bank capable of 12 V output to reach the full 36 W; a 5 V-only source will still work but limits the socket to 5 V. No additional drivers or software are needed.

Highlights

  • Powers car dash cams at home using USB-C PD 12 V input
  • Delivers up to 36 W output when paired with a 36 W USB-C adapter
  • Built-in over-voltage and short-circuit protection safeguards connected devices
  • Compact 33 cm cable weighs only 44 g for easy portability
  • Compatible with driving recorders, GPS units, car fans and other 12 V accessories

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect this 33 cm cable to power a dash cam from a USB-C PD adapter at home?

Plug the USB-C male end into a PD adapter that negotiates 12 V output; the female car socket then delivers up to 36 W at 12 V 3 A for the recorder.

What ongoing care does the boost module and cigarette-lighter socket require?

Keep the contacts clean and ensure the USB-C adapter continues to provide 12 V PD; the built-in over-voltage and short-circuit protection handles fault conditions automatically.

At what point does the 36 W limit restrict sustained operation of a connected device?

The cable caps output at 36 W (12 V 3 A), so any load drawing more current will trigger protection and shut down the socket.

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