If your device has mini 5 USB port and is powered directly from USB port,  you can use this USB Y cable to get extra power from  2nd USB port.    Compatible with both USB2.0 and USB1.1    Connectors: 2 USB Type A Male, 1  Mini-B 5-pin USB Male.   Note: The length between main USB A connector to mini 5 USB connector is about 34". Two USB A connectors are about 5" apart. If your computer two USB ports are not next to each other, you may need a USB A male to USB A female USB extention cable to make two USB A plugs can be apart longer. We have USB extension cable listed below.  Note: This cable is for device with Mini 5 USB connector. If your device has a USB Type B connector, please check our USB Y Cable with Built-in Battery.