USB Hub Introduction

A USB hub is an efficient device that has increasingly gained popularity due to its functionality. On top of the extra ports it offers, a USB hub is simple to use. It contains several ports and enables the connection of different devices at the same time. This includes the keyboard, Mouse, Printer, flash disk, external hard drive and more. These hubs can be plugged in a variety of different equipment like laptops, desktops and other gadgets. They are a preferred tool at home or in the office since they are pocket-friendly and eliminate the constant battle of plugging and unplugging devices.

■ Main Characteristics of USB Hub 

Port Excellence 

A USB hub is made up of extra holes so that it can accommodate a few more devices. The number of plug-ins is dependent on the USB hub type which is used. Therefore, to suit the clients’ needs, the USB hubs with different extra port numbers are selected. There are 4, 7, 10-port USB hubs and more.

USB Hub with Power and without Power 

A powered USB hub is well equipped with an external power adapter. It provides enough power to the USB drives and other devices attached to it. It also allows more than two high-power devices, like an external hard drive, to have enough power to function. On the other hand, an unpowered USB hub provides adequate power from the computer. It generally relies on the power obtained or received from the USB port on a computer. This is perfect for lower power devices like keyboards and mouse.

The speed with which data transfers through 

A hub is thus a portable device that allows many USB devices to connect to a single USB port. It accommodates several types of standards of USB, for example the USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 configuration. The connections are evident by the performance boost and the speed which the USB data transfers with. As technology in the USB hubs for the USB 3.0 3.1 gets faster, there is an evident difference between the connections transfers of data from files and their speed rate. This is especially from the external hard drive during the connection.

Plug-and-play 

A simple description of a USB hub is that it does not require any elaborate drivers or installation for it to perform its basic functions. It is usually made by a firm with the ability to non-feature drivers with no extra complications added to it. The practical purpose of the USB hub is that it adds to the pre-existing numerous USB ports. This is comprehensive of both the computers with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. The price of installing the USB 3.0 hubs may be a little expensive. Nonetheless, the users face no regrets as it makes the extra speed offered worth it.

Portability and Compact 

Many USB hubs tend to have sumptuous and space-saving designs. As a result, the products are easy to carry around, making them a handy solution for traveling or placing them even in tight spots.

Different Kinds of USB Hubs 

· Desktop USB Hubs: These are huge hubs that are designed to be placed on a desk and used only while in that position.

· Travel USB hubs: This is a USB hub that is in compact form which helps it to be easily portable. Furthermore, the devices are ushered friendly due to their low maintenance.

· Multi-port Charging Hubs: This form of hub offers extra USB sockets and USB outlets, which enables it to also charge different mobile devices.

■ Examples of USB Hub 

ZCF101- USB 2.0 ROUND 4 PORT BLACK/WHITE 

It is a 2.0 USB hub that is configured to support a maximum of 4 ports. It can only connect devices like external hard drives, mobile hard drives, USB Drives, drives and other peripheral equipment such as a mouse or keyboard. It has a plug-and-play characteristic and needs no configuration to install any drivers during its functions. Besides, it has other desirable characteristics like: 

· Power Support: When this type of USB hub is not connected to an external power source, it can support hard drives of 4000GB. However, where the 5V2A USB MICRO power input is used as a power source, about 10,000GB of hard drive is supported.

· Compact and Portable Design: A round-shaped design is made with the purpose of easy portability. When it is not in use, engaging means that it is being extended from the USB ports of the laptop or even a computer.

ZCF111- TYPE-C 2.0 ROUND 4 PORT BLACK 

It is a 2.0 USB hub that is configured to accommodate 5 ports. It is made in such a way that it has Type-C ports. These ports use the common Type C kind of USB stated in modern laptops, chrome books, phones and tablets. It is used to add to the previous amount of 4 Type-C ports and fuse with the external hard drive, mobile hard drive, USB Drives among many other devices such as mice or keyboards. It is an application, which has plug-and-play capabilities, and it also does not require any drivers when it is to be connected during its use in action. The device also has numerous advantages which include; 

· Power Supporter: When the form of USB hub is not connected from an external power source, the maximum capacity of a hard drive that can be made of is 4,000GB. Moreover, the configuration is that it can support 10,000GB of hard drive via the 5V2A USB MICRO power input.

· LIGHT AND Compact Design: the port has the compact and portable design in that the round shape offers easy portability characteristics while in the storage condition. This port is used for extending the USB ports of a general laptop or desktop.

ZCF110- USB 30 SQUARE 4 PORT BLACK/WHITE 

It is a USB type 3.0 that has a maximum compatibility of 4 ports. This port offers the user a connection space with an excessively high speed towards to external hard drives, mobile hard drives, USB Drives, drives and even other peripheral devices as the mice or keyboard. Moreover, the advantages include: 

· Higher transfer Data Speed: This port, which has the USB 3.0 configuration, allows a rate of quick transmission on the configuration of a maximum speed of 300MB/S.

· Power Support: Where this form of USB hub is not connected from an external power source, it can support hard drives of 5000GB. However, where extra power is supplied, it allows a 10,000GB of hard drive capacity.

· Simple and Compact Design: The rectangular design is aimed at simple portability though it is more rectangular. The application is for extension of the USB sockets of the laptop or a computer station.

ZCF113- TYPE-C 3.0 SQUARE 4 PORT BLACK 

It is a type-C USB 3.0 hub that allows the plugging of at most 4 devices. The speed of the USB 3.0 stated high-speed transfer of data from the external hard drive, mobile hard drive, USB Drives and drives or any other peripheral equipment such as the mouse and keyboard This port has some advantages. These are; 

· Power Support: It provides an amount of 18TB with external support if power and 5TB when there is no external support of power.

· Durable Shell Design: There is a built-in structure in a square shape that makes it a good example for durable or long-supported connection work and configuration. It thus needs not the use of glasses in an environment of rough work.

ZCF116- USB 3.0 RECTANGULAR 4 PORT BLACK 

The USB hub is of type USB 3.0 that is conformed towards a shortcut of 4 ports. This will enable portability that an inbuilt structure allows. The speed of the USB 3.0 stated high-speed transfer of data from of 300MB/S. On the other hand, this design advances the usage in laptops and vast keyboards or the mouse. It is also advantageous in this field that: 

· Power Support: It enables the support of 18TB using the supply of external power and 5TB when there is no such supply.

· Durable ABS Shell: The design is for the long-time usage procedure for the device which makes it to contain very high uptime for the previous jobs and survives the process that contains wear-outs.

ZCF117- TYPE-C 3.0 RECTANGULAR 4 PORT BLACK 

It is also a Type-C USB 3.0 hub for capacity 4 ports. It aids in fast speed connection where the speed of the USB 3.0 is usually on maximum. This enables the transfer of data of 300MB/s from the mobile hard drives, external hard drives, USB Drives, keyboards and mice. It also has the following advantages; 

Power Support: It provides the support of 18TB when there is supply of external power and 5TB with absence of such supply.

Portable Design: There is a rectangular frame or structure which enables high speed transmission and usage in large as well as heavy electric gadgets. This has the following benefits to the usage:

· Assures faster transmission hence ensuring system stability;

· Higher power usage.

ZCF118- 7 PORT USB 3.0 HUB 

This is a 7-port USB 3.0 hub. It has the maximum number of slots where it can be connected to at most 7 devices which means the maximum number of gadgets to be connected is seven. This means the highest connectivity when in the transfer mode.

High Performer with Filling of Data: It allows use of data at 5Gbps and connecting up to 4 hard drives. 

Independent On or Off Power indicator: Each is in demand of prevention from use of USB 3.0 protects hence enabling short circuit is prevented from disabling.

Safety measures: It has a built-in self-protection power supply; which enables protection from utilizing the mobile circuit and saving the lifespan of the battery.

ZCF119 -10PORT USB 3.0 HUB 

A USB hub is a good electronic device for holding multiple devices. Its configuration is of a 7-port USB 3.0 hub which can accommodate 10 devices for connection. On this case, the 10 ports configuration is the bestcompanion what provides the right route of transferring data and the highest of the connection of the ports. 

Speedy Process: It is mainly used for data transfer of USB 3.0 due to the fast processing speed of 5 GBPS. It enables charging of BC1.2 at significantly faster pace.

Protection, Stiffness and Stability: It contains overcurrent protected power that enhances safety while charging. The 3C certified power adapter ensures that it is best rated with excellent resistant weight.