
USB-A cable with integrated boost converter that steps up USB 5V to 9VDC on a center-positive 2.1mm barrel jack. Useful for powering 9V devices from a USB port or power bank.

USB plug input; Adafruit states the booster cable is powered from a USB port or USB battery pack and measurements use a steady 5V input supply.
2.1mm centre-positive DC barrel output for powering 9V devices; Adafruit states the cable powers centre-positive 2.1mm DC barrel jack devices.
Return/ground for the 2.1mm DC barrel output, paired with the centre-positive barrel plug.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB 5V input | power | USB plug input; Adafruit states the booster cable is powered from a USB port or USB battery pack and measurements use a steady 5V input supply. | 5V input | |
| DC barrel centre pin | centre contact | power | 2.1mm centre-positive DC barrel output for powering 9V devices; Adafruit states the cable powers centre-positive 2.1mm DC barrel jack devices. | 9V output, rated 500mA by Adafruit |
| DC barrel sleeve | outer sleeve | ground | Return/ground for the 2.1mm DC barrel output, paired with the centre-positive barrel plug. | 0V return |
3.3 V · 5 V
Adafruit lists its single-cell LiPo and Li-ion packs as 3.7 V nominal, with output reaching 4.2 V when fully charged.
Module pins: USB 5V input, DC barrel centre pin, DC barrel sleeve. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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