The U460-004-4A 4-Port Portable USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub's built-in USB-C cable connects to your tablet, laptop or computer to give you four external USB-A ports. Just plug and play with no drivers or external power supply needed. Ideal for a wide range of USB devices, such as flash drives, external hard drives, DVD players, MP3 players and digital cameras.The bus-powered hub supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps-ten times faster than USB 2.0. It's backward compatible with previous USB generations, so you can continue using older peripherals while getting maximum high-speed performance from new devices. All four ports support USB Battery Charging (BC) specification v1.2, which indicates they provide up to 1.5A for fast charging of mobile devices. The compact aluminum case fits easily into your backpack, briefcase or laptop bag to power USB-enabled devices wherever you are.