HB30C4AFPD - 4-Port USB 5Gbps Hub with 60W PD | StarTech
Артикул: HB30C4AFPD ✓ Активен| Кол-во | Цена за ед. | Итого |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44.99 | $44,99 |
| 10 | $42.74 | $427,40 |
| 100 | $40.49 | $4.049,00 |
| 500 | $38.24 | $19.120,00 |
| 1.000 | $35.99 | $35.990,00 |
HB30C4AFPD Обзор
A USB hub is a connectivity device that expands a single USB host port into multiple downstream ports, sitting within the broader hierarchy of USB peripherals that includes docking stations, port replicators, and USB controllers. Hubs buffer and repeat USB transaction traffic between the host and attached devices, and USB 3.x hubs route SuperSpeed and high-speed traffic on separate bus segments for parallel operation.
Key features of the HB30C4AFPD include four downstream USB Type-A ports operating at USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5 Gbps, 60W USB PD passthrough charging that lets the host laptop power and charge through the same USB-C connection, and a small-footprint portable design with integrated cable. The passthrough architecture means users do not sacrifice the laptop's only USB-C port when adding USB-A peripherals.
Technically, the device operates as a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub controller bridging the USB-C host receptacle interface to the four USB-A downstream ports. The 60W power delivery path is separated from the 5 Gbps data path, so charging continues at high wattage while data traffic flows simultaneously. This suits users connecting keyboards, mice, flash drives, external SSDs, and cameras.
Typical applications include expanding connectivity on modern MacBook, Dell, and other ultrabook laptops whose USB-C-only chassis lack USB-A ports, field and mobile workstations, and office hot-desk setups.
Design consideration: total available data bandwidth is shared across all four downstream ports at the 5 Gbps hub limit, so aggregate throughput of simultaneously active high-bandwidth devices is bounded by the single upstream link.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing availability from Mouser, DigiKey, Newark, and Octopart, alternative StarTech hub variants, and practical usage guidance not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Аналоги без доработки для HB30C4AFPD — тот же корпус, pin-to-pin совместимость. Компоненты в других корпусах, требующие переработки PCB, исключены.
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HB30C3A1CPD
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HB30C2A2CPD
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HB30C4AB
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HB30C4AFPD Максимальные параметры и электрические характеристики
| Number of Ports | 4 downstream USB Type-A |
| Host Interface | USB Type-C (integrated cable) |
| Скорость передачи данных | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 SuperSpeed) |
| Power Delivery Passthrough | 60 W |
| USB Compliance | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1) |
| Downstream Connector Type | USB Type-A female |
| Bus Power Support | Yes |
| Supported Host Laptops | MacBook, Dell, USB-C laptops |
| Enclosure | Compact small-footprint portable |
| Cable | Integrated USB Type-C host cable |
Руководство по цоколевке HB30C4AFPD в корпусе standard
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Типичное применение
HB30C4AFPD подходит для 6 применениеs: Ultrabook and MacBook Connectivity Expansion, Mobile and Field Workstations, Office Hot-Desk and Hybrid Work Setups, External Storage and Backup Arrays, Test Bench and Lab Instrument Connectivity, Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Peripherals.
Ultrabook and MacBook Connectivity Expansion
Modern MacBook, Dell XPS, and other ultrabook chassis ship with only USB-C ports, leaving users unable to connect legacy USB-A peripherals. The HB30C4AFPD addresses this directly: its USB-C host cable plugs into the laptop's single port, and the four USB-A 5 Gbps ports accept keyboards, mice, flash drives, external hard drives, and cameras. The critical differentiator is the 60W Power Delivery passthrough - because the hub also carries charging power to the laptop, users do not sacrifice their only USB-C port. Data flows at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed, fast enough for most portable SSDs and high-resolution file transfers, while the hub powers itself from the PD source. For professionals with USB-C-only laptops needing four USB-A ports plus charging, this hub eliminates dongle juggling.
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Mobile and Field Workstations
Field technicians, photographers, and auditors frequently offload data from cameras, card readers, and portable drives on laptops away from fixed desks. The HB30C4AFPD's compact, small-footprint design with an integrated cable makes it pocketable - there is no separate power brick or detachable cable to lose. Four USB-A ports at 5 Gbps handle simultaneous offload from a camera and a portable SSD, though aggregate throughput is bounded by the shared 5 Gbps upstream link, so stagger very large transfers for maximum speed. The 60W PD passthrough means the same charger used at the hotel desk powers both hub and laptop. Compared with a full docking station, it trades video output and Ethernet for portability, which is precisely the requirement in mobile workflows.
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Office Hot-Desk and Hybrid Work Setups
In hybrid offices where employees rotate desks, a full docking station per desk is costly and often underutilized. The HB30C4AFPD offers a lightweight alternative: each desk keeps one unit, and the visiting employee plugs in one USB-C connector to gain four USB-A ports for a keyboard, mouse, headset, and printer while the 60W PD passthrough charges their laptop from the desk's USB-C power supply. Because USB hubs enumerate natively on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS with no drivers, desk transitions take seconds. The 5 Gbps per-port class comfortably serves office peripherals; only video and multi-monitor expansion require a true dock. This positions the HB30C4AFPD as a cost-effective middle tier between a single-port dongle and a full docking station.
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External Storage and Backup Arrays
Small-business backup routines often need to attach multiple USB-A drives to a USB-C laptop or mini PC. The HB30C4AFPD provides four 5 Gbps USB-A ports on one host connection, letting users run scheduled backups to two or more external drives plus a flash drive for transport. Engineers should note the shared-bandwidth limitation: the upstream USB 3.2 Gen 1 link caps aggregate throughput at 5 Gbps, so two simultaneously active drives split that budget. For sequential backup jobs that run one drive at a time, this is not a constraint, and each drive still receives full SuperSpeed-class performance. The 60W PD passthrough is incidental here but useful if the host is a USB-C laptop that must stay powered during long backup windows.
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Test Bench and Lab Instrument Connectivity
Engineering benches frequently connect USB instruments - logic analyzers, serial debug adapters, software dongles, and measurement devices - most of which terminate in USB-A. A USB-C laptop controlling the bench loses its only port to a single instrument without a hub. The HB30C4AFPD restores four SuperSpeed ports from one USB-C connection while its 60W PD passthrough keeps the controlling laptop charged through long automated test runs. Per-port 5 Gbps class bandwidth is far beyond the needs of typical instruments, which are predominantly USB 2.0 full- or high-speed, so adding the hub does not throttle device communication. The compact enclosure also fits easily beside bench instruments, unlike larger powered hubs with external adapters and cabling clutter.
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Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Peripherals
POS terminals, kiosks, and industrial touch panels built around USB-C computing modules typically need several USB-A connections for barcode scanners, receipt printers, card readers, and signature pads. The HB30C4AFPD consolidates these four peripherals onto the module's single USB-C port at 5 Gbps class speed, and the 60W PD passthrough allows a single USB-C power source to energize both the compute module and the hub chain, simplifying cabinet wiring. Because all devices are USB-enumerated with native OS drivers, integration requires no software development beyond standard peripheral drivers. Integrators should verify that the sum of peripheral power draw fits within the hub's bus-powered budget when no dedicated PD charger is fitted, per the StarTech datasheet guidance.
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Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | HB30C3A1CPD | HB30C2A2CPD | HB30C4AB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | StarTech | StarTech | StarTech | StarTech |
| Package | Compact USB hub enclosure, integrated USB-C cable | Compact USB hub enclosure, integrated cable - same class | Compact USB hub enclosure, integrated cable - same class | Compact USB hub enclosure - same class |
| Downstream Ports | 4x USB Type-A | 1x USB-C + 2x USB-A | 2x USB-C + 2x USB-A | 4x USB Type-A |
| Data Rate | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| PD Passthrough | 60 W | PD passthrough supported | PD passthrough supported | None (bus/self-powered) |
| USB-C Downstream Support | No (USB-A only) | Yes (1x USB-C) | Yes (2x USB-C) | No |
| Host Interface | USB Type-C, integrated cable | USB Type-C, integrated cable | USB Type-C, integrated cable | USB-C/A host variant |
| Best For | Max USB-A ports + laptop charging | Mixed USB-C/USB-A peripherals | USB-C-heavy peripheral sets | Charging not needed, 4 USB-A ports |
Ключевые отличия
- Maximum USB-A port count with PD charging (против HB30C3A1CPD)
- 60W Power Delivery passthrough (против HB30C4AB)
- Pure USB-A port layout for legacy peripherals (против HB30C2A2CPD)
Заметки по проектированию
To use the 60W PD passthrough feature, connect a USB-C charger to the hub's PD input; the hub then passes charging power to the host laptop while powering its own downstream ports. Without a PD source, the hub operates bus-powered from the host port, and total downstream peripheral power draw is limited by the host port's USB budget (typically 900 mA at 5V per USB 3.x port spec). Devices such as bus-powered 2.5-inch HDDs with high spin-up current should be verified against this budget to avoid intermittent disconnects.
The four downstream ports share the single 5 Gbps upstream link. Do not expect 5 Gbps simultaneously on all four ports - aggregate throughput cannot exceed the USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus limit. For workloads requiring multiple full-speed SSDs in parallel, consider a Thunderbolt or multi-bus alternative. Also note this hub provides no video output or Ethernet; users expecting dock-class functionality should step up to a full USB-C docking station instead.
USB 3.x SuperSpeed links are sensitive to cable quality. Use short, certified USB 3.0/3.2 cables on downstream ports; long or unshielded USB 2.0-era cables can cause link retrains and reduced throughput at 5 Gbps. The integrated host cable of the HB30C4AFPD is factory-matched to spec, so extension cables on the host side are not recommended. If a peripheral drops off intermittently, first test it directly on the host port to isolate hub versus cable versus device issues.
Информация о соответствии
Compliance certifications are listed in the StarTech datasheet PDF (media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/hb30c4afpd_datasheet.pdf) covering certifications, reports, and compatibility; specific RoHS/CE/FCC statuses were not extracted in the verified web snippets.