StarTech.com 4 Port USB Type C USB Hub, USB Powered 1.7 in 130.1mm

StarTech.com USB Hub, 130.1mm Width, 1.7in Height - 424DUK-USB-C-CHARGER

This USB hub provides additional USB connectivity for devices that use USB Type‑C interfaces. It is designed to expand a single USB connection into multiple downstream ports, allowing laptops and tablets to connect to several peripherals simultaneously while drawing power from the host USB source. The product meets recognised industry approvals for use in technical and laboratory environments.

Features and Benefits:

• Four downstream ports increase peripheral connectivity and workflow efficiency
  USB‑C Interface enables reversible connector convenience for connections
  USB‑powered operation removes the need for external power bricks
  Certified to USB‑IF and international safety standards for compatibility
  Complies with DoE Level VI to support energy‑efficient deployments
  Width 130.1mm offers a Compact footprint for constrained workspaces

Applications

• Suitable for connecting test instruments to laptops in automation labs
  Ideal for linking multiple measurement devices to tablets for field diagnostics
  Used with development rigs in electronics assembly and prototyping
  Can be used for peripheral expansion on workshop and bench computers

What approvals indicate compatibility with regulated environments?

It carries USB‑IF recognition Plus CE and FCC markings that denote electromagnetic and interoperability compliance, along with UL certification to IEC 62368‑1 safety criteria.

How is the device powered during operation?

Power is supplied through the host USB connection so no separate mains adaptor is required and power management follows the connected host’s USB power delivery behaviour.

What physical size considerations affect installation on crowded benches?

The hub’s profile height is 1.7 in and its width is 130.1mm, enabling placement in tight spaces or alongside other rack‑mounted test gear.