USB Type Micro-B Female Hub/Splitter Box

How to Use a Micro USB-B Male-to-Female Hub Splitter

USB-Micro connectors are among the most common types of USB connection cables available. Although the Micro-USB connector is a recent USB design, its small form factor and low-speed signaling pins make it perfect for charging mobile phones and other consumer electronic devices. Micro-USB hub splitters increase the number of micro-USB ports available, making it even easier to connect peripheral devices to a computer. Three of the most USB common hub-splitter producers are TP-Link, Orico, and Sedna.

What Are Micro USB-B Male-to-Female Hub Splitters?

Micro-USB hub splitters support a wide range of input and output connections, ranging from USB-B micro connectors to HDMI-mini adapters. The Type B USB connector has a square input and supports backward compatibility with other USB versions. The three core components in a micro USB-B Male-to-Female hub splitter are:

• Male Cable Extension: The gender of cable connectors is used to identify whether a cable is an outport or input channel. Male micro-USB cable connectors use an extruding four-pin contact plug to transfer data through an input port. The male micro-USB cable extension is primarily for connecting peripheral devices or for facilitating a linking connection with a female cable input.
• Female Cable Extension: The micro-USB-B female connector is a type of small-factor input that is commonly used as a port for charging electronic devices. It comes on almost all mobile phones and tablet computer devices.
• Hub Splitter: A standard USB hub splitter increases the number of available input and output USB channels available for one cable connection. A male-female micro-USB-B hub splitter has a dedicated hub for female connectors and a split cable channel for male connectors.

What Are the Applications of Micro-B Male-to-Female Hub Splitters?

As micro-USB input and output ports become more prevalent in consumer electronic devices, the potential applications of micro-USB hub splitters become broader and more diverse. Three of the most interesting applications for male-to-female USB-B hub splitters are:

• Phone-Monitor Connection: Connecting mobile phones to an external monitor is becoming more common as mobile phone processors become more powerful. You can use a micro-USB hub splitter to connect your phone with HDMI-USB cables and conventional micro-USB charging cables.
• Microcontrollers: Single-board microcontrollers, such as Arduino boards, use micro-USB hub splitters because of the small form factor, adapter compatibility, and efficient voltage usage.
• Peripheral Connection: After connecting your hub splitter to a computer, you can charge or connect up to eight extra peripheral devices. These devices can include mobile phones, external hard drives, eBook readers, or portable speakers.