Expand your workstation's connectivity and eliminate hardware bottlenecks with the ultra-portable TRENDnet 4-Port USB-C Mini Hub (Model TUC-H4E). Engineered for modern professionals, remote workers, and students handling sleek, port-constrained laptops or tablets, this high-performance expansion strip converts a single USB Type-C port into four high-speed SuperSpeed USB Type-A connections. It is the perfect peripheral companion to link external storage enclosures, flash memory sticks, desktop mice, keyboards, and printers without overloading your desktop real estate.
Capable of supporting raw SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5Gbps—delivering speeds up to 10 times faster than legacy USB 2.0 architectures—the TUC-H4E provides instantaneous plug-and-play responsiveness. The bus-powered module requires no secondary wall plugs, external power block accessories, or driver installations. Complete with a compact structural footprint and a flexible, built-in integrated USB-C cable connector, this travel-ready mini hub drops effortlessly into any laptop sleeve or tool bag to provide heavy-duty device multitasking anywhere your mobile office moves.
Key Features
- 4-Port SuperSpeed Expansion: Instantly routes up to four independent USB Type-A peripherals through a single upstream USB-C host connector slot.
- 5Gbps Blazing Data Delivery: Harnesses SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to move massive files, movies, and backups in mere seconds.
- Flexible Built-In USB-C Tail: Equipped with an integrated 12.5cm (4.9-inch) multi-core Type-C connection lead to reduce laptop interface strain.
- Bus-Powered Efficiency: Draws energy straight from the host computer's port—eliminating bulky AC adapter blocks and extra wall cords.
- Universal Device Backwards Compatibility: Operates seamlessly with modern SuperSpeed USB hardware while maintaining full legacy compatibility with older USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 accessories.
- Seamless Plug-and-Play Setup: Requires zero driver software or installation CD media; fully recognized instantly across Windows and macOS computing environments.
- Pocket-Sized Ultra-Mini Enclosure: Designed with a featherlight profile that optimizes desk placement layouts while remaining highly mobile.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Category | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | TUC-H4E |
| Interface Standard Bus | USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 compliant) |
| Upstream Host Interface | 1 x Integrated attached male USB Type-C interface connector |
| Downstream Peripheral Ports | 4 x Female USB Type-A downstream connection slots |
| Maximum Data Speed Rate | Up to 5 Gbps (Half-Duplex packet stream operation) |
| Power Mode Profile | USB Bus Powered (Total device shared power output: 5V, 0.9A) |
| Max Power Consumption | 4.5 Watts peak operating draw linked to fully saturated active ports |
| System OS Compatibility | Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 | macOS® 10.9 or newer versions |
| Attached Cable Tail Length | 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) integrated flexible ribbon drop |
| Chassis Construction Dimensions | 85 x 50 x 15 mm (3.4 x 1.96 x 0.6 inches) |
| Net Hub Unit Weight | 44 grams (1.55 ounces) |
| Regulatory Approvals | CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, NDAA / TAA Compliant Architecture |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 6 Months |