Anyone know what this is?

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by vandangle, Jul 17, 2012.

  1. vandangle

    vandangle Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2009
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    I got sent this when I requested a replacement USB 3.0 cable for my hard drive.

    [​IMG]
     
    vandangle, Jul 17, 2012
    #1
  2. Gh0ce

    Gh0ce Member

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2008
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    It looks to me like a DC->USB adapter... but I can't tell for sure what end is on that from your picture. The current is a little high for USB (USB is usually rated at 1 A, that is rated at 2.1 A).
     
    Gh0ce, Jul 17, 2012
    #2
  3. JST1946

    JST1946 Regular member

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2011
    Messages:
    879
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Looks like it may be some type of DC charger with a 5 volt output like for cell phones or iPods.12 VDC in 5 VDC out.
     
    JST1946, Jul 17, 2012
    #3
  4. attar

    attar Senior member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2005
    Messages:
    11,147
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    128
    The tits on the side might mean it plugs into the car cigar lighter - that would be the 12 volts in.
     
    attar, Jul 17, 2012
    #4
  5. JST1946

    JST1946 Regular member

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2011
    Messages:
    879
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Yep you guessed it attar.Looks like you win the free bag of popcorn.
     
    JST1946, Jul 17, 2012
    #5
  6. Ripper

    Ripper Active member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2006
    Messages:
    4,697
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    68
    Gutted that I missed out on all the fun.
     
    Ripper, Jul 17, 2012
    #6
  7. ishikaroi

    ishikaroi Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2012
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    It looks like an DC charger !
     
    ishikaroi, Jul 18, 2012
    #7

Share This Page