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Voltage-Boosting USB Cables

The Ripcord Lets You Power Your Guitar Pedal Using Your Phone

— May 26, 2016 — Tech
The Ripcord is a truly innovative music cable, developed by none other than noted Irish power electronics manufacturer myVolts, that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to ensure that both your musical cable needs and USB requirements are met at all times in a single, compact and easy-to-use package.

Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Ripcord cable can easily be plugged into a USB port and used to boost the voltage to higher levels. Measuring in at 1.5 meters, it is long enough for convenient use in the studio but small enough that it's highly compact.

With its combination of dual-use utility and easy portability, the Ripcord will appeal to any musician who wants their power cable needs met at all times.
Trend Themes
1. Dual-use Utility - The trend of creating products that serve multiple functions, such as the Ripcord cable that combines USB requirements with music cable needs.
2. Compact Portability - The trend of designing products that are both compact and easy-to-use, like the 1.5-meter Ripcord cable that is convenient for studio use and highly portable.
3. Voltage-boosting Innovation - The trend of developing innovative solutions, like the Ripcord cable that boosts voltage levels, to meet the evolving needs of musicians and power cable users.
Industry Implications
1. Music Equipment - The music equipment industry can capitalize on the dual-use utility trend by developing more innovative products that combine different functions like the Ripcord cable.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage the compact portability trend by designing compact and user-friendly devices that cater to the on-the-go needs of users, drawing inspiration from the Ripcord cable.
3. Power Supply - The power supply industry can explore the voltage-boosting innovation trend by creating more efficient and versatile power solutions that accommodate the increasing power demands of modern devices, inspired by the Ripcord cable's voltage-boosting feature.
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