{"product_id":"dc-power-splitter-cable-1-female-to-2-male-2-1mm-x-5-5mm-18-awg-dc-3y","title":"DC Power Splitter Cable, 1 Female to 2 Male 2.1mm x 5.5mm, 18 AWG | DC-3Y","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDC Power Y Splitter Cable, 1 Female to 2 Male | Part DC-3Y\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDC-3Y\u003c\/strong\u003e is a DC power Y splitter cable that splits one female DC jack into two male barrel plugs — all 2.1mm x 5.5mm. Use it to power two devices from a single DC power source, or to connect a power supply output to two separate loads. 18 AWG wire with a 3-inch cable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC-3Y\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector (Input):\u003c\/strong\u003e Female 2.1mm (ID) x 5.5mm (OD) barrel jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector (Output x2):\u003c\/strong\u003e Male 2.1mm (ID) x 5.5mm (OD) barrel plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center positive (+) — matches standard DC barrel convention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplitting one DC power supply output to power two devices simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCCTV and IP security camera installations requiring multiple feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED strip lighting setups with multiple runs from one supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouters, modems, and networking equipment with shared power sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY electronics and bench power supply setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this to power two devices at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the female jack connects to your power supply, and the two male plugs connect to your devices. Ensure your power supply can handle the combined current draw of both devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What connector size does this use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: All three connectors are 2.1mm (inner diameter) x 5.5mm (outer diameter) — the most common DC barrel connector size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the polarity center positive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. This cable follows the standard center-positive convention. Verify your devices' polarity before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What wire gauge is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 18 AWG — suitable for most low-voltage DC power applications up to a few amps per branch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PHC Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40143898738801,"sku":"DC-3Y","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2082\/0601\/products\/DC-3Y_b.jpg?v=1779904826","url":"https:\/\/www.acdcpowershack.com\/products\/dc-power-splitter-cable-1-female-to-2-male-2-1mm-x-5-5mm-18-awg-dc-3y","provider":"AC-DC PowerShack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}