4-Port USB 3.0 Hub Expansion Board with 9–24V DC Power for Raspberry Pi/NVIDIA Jetson/ROS Robotics

Overview

Expand a single USB 3.0 host port into four downstream ports for your Raspberry Pi, Jetson, RDK development board, or ROS robot. Powered by the high-performance VIA Labs VL817 USB 3.0 controller, this active HUB effectively addresses two major pain points in single-board computer (SBC) and robotics applications: insufficient native USB ports and unstable power delivery to power-hungry peripherals.

Designed with flexible power options, it features a wide 9-24V DC input range via a standard DC jack or XH2.54 terminal, alongside a 5V Micro-USB port. An onboard power switch allows you to reset connected peripherals without unplugging cables, while built-in hardware protection safeguards your gear from electrical damage.

With its stackable form factor and driverless plug-and-play setup, this expansion board is the ideal high-speed hub solution for mobile robotic platforms, smart vision setups, and industrial IoT builds.

Key Features

🚀 1-to-4 USB 3.0 Expansion

• 4 Downstream Ports: Expands 1 USB 3.0 upstream host port into 4 high-speed USB 3.0 ports.
• Backward Compatible: Fully supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 legacy devices.
• High Bandwidth: Powered by the VL817 controller, supporting up to 5Gbps theoretical total shared bandwidth.

⚡ 9-24V Wide-Voltage Powering

• Flexible Power Inputs: Supports 9-24V DC input via DC 5.5×2.5mm jack or XH2.54 terminal, plus a standard 5V Micro-USB port option.
• High Current Output: Delivers up to 5A total and 1.5A per-port peak output (laboratory peak value when using adequate external power).
• Onboard Power Switch: Easily reset connected USB peripherals without disconnecting power or data cables.

🛡️ Hardware Safety & Monitoring

• Comprehensive Circuit Protection: Built-in over-current, short-circuit, and reverse-polarity protection to safeguard your motherboard and peripherals against wiring errors.
• Independent LED Indicators: Real-time visual status monitoring for each downstream port.

🛠️ Stackable & Robot-Friendly Design

• Compact Stacking: Includes M2.5 brass standoffs and screws for mounting directly onto Raspberry Pi and other SBC boards to save space inside tight chassis.
• Plug & Play: Driverless setup across all major operating systems.

Important Notes & Safety Guide

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & Applications

• Compatible Host Hardware: Raspberry Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+, Jetson Nano / Xavier, RDK series, Industrial PCs, and standard desktops/laptops.
• Ideal Robotics Peripherals: LiDAR sensors, high-resolution USB camera modules, external USB storage, Wi-Fi adapters, and controllers.

Packing List

• 1 x USB 3.0 HUB Expansion Board
• 1 x USB 3.0 Data Cable
• 1 x XH2.54 Power Cable
• 5 x M2.5x22+6mm Brass Standoffs
• 5 x M2.5x5mm Screws
• 5 x M2.5 Nuts