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USB Step-up Boost Converter (5V to 9V/12V)
A USB to DC boost converter cable that steps up 5 V from a USB power source to either 9 V or 12 V output, selectable via a built-in switch. A digital LED dis...
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A USB to DC boost converter cable that steps up 5 V from a USB power source to either 9 V or 12 V output, selectable via a built-in switch. A digital LED display shows the current output voltage. Simply plug the USB end into a power bank, USB charger, or any 5 V USB source to power 9 V or 12 V devices on the go.
Key Features
- 5 V to 9 V / 12 V Boost – Selectable output voltage via switch
- LED Voltage Display – Shows current output voltage
- USB Input – Compatible with power banks, USB chargers, and USB ports
- DC Round Head Output – Standard barrel connector for common devices
- 0.8 m Cable Length – Convenient reach for most setups
Specifications
- Input Voltage – 5 V (USB)
- Output Voltage – 9 V or 12 V (switchable)
- Max Output Current – 1 A at 9 V / 0.8 A at 12 V
- Cable Length – 0.8 m (31.5″)
- Output Connector – DC round head
Ideal For
- Powering routers and optical modems from USB power banks
- Industrial sensors requiring 9 V or 12 V from portable USB power
- Field testing and portable setups without mains power
- Powering 9 V / 12 V devices from USB chargers
Package Contents
- 1× USB to DC Boost Converter Cable (5 V to 9 V / 12 V)
- 1× 3.3 × 1.35 mm Adapter
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- boost converter
- A boost converter is a switching power circuit that raises a lower input voltage to a higher output voltage. It is used when a device needs more voltage than its power source provides, for example running a 5 V sensor from a 3.3 V supply.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
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