# Power Bar USB Ports The USB Seven-Port Hub Supports Speeds of up to Five Gigabytes Per Second By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-seven-port-hub References: [usb.brando](http://usb.brando.com/broway-usb-3-0-7-port-hub_p03336c039d015.html) & [buysku](http://www.buysku.com/wholesale/broway-bw-u3037a-5gbps-super-speed-usb-3-0-7-port-hub-adapter-for-laptop-notebook-pc-black-white.html) With the growing number of USB-connectable devices at our disposal, the BROWAY USB 7-port hub is akin to a power bar for your mobile devices. The hub comes in both black and white, and offers six extension ports for USB 3.0 and one charging USB port. With the multiple USB 3.0 interface, the USB 7-port hub supports simple [plug-and-play and hot swap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubkey-gen2) features, and is easy to use and carry around. The port supports speeds of up 5Gbps transmission and downward compatibility with earlier USB versions, including 1.1 and 2.1. Additionally, the port has an [independent power supply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-6in1-charging-station), providing a stable supply of power to connected devices, with an LED indicator to notify the user of the power status and the USB's working status. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Growing Usb-connectable Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop USB hub with even more port options to accommodate the increasing number of USB-connectable devices. - **USB 3.0 Interface:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a USB hub that supports even faster transmission speeds than 5Gbps to meet the demand for high-speed data transfers. - **Independent Power Supply:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a USB hub that offers wireless charging capabilities, eliminating the need for cables and independent power supplies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships with device manufacturers to integrate USB hubs directly into their products, eliminating the need for standalone hubs. - **IT & Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with computer hardware companies to develop USB hubs that have built-in data encryption, providing added security for connected devices. - **Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create USB hubs with innovative and customizable designs to cater to the aesthetic preferences of different user groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hb-c4wp.md) - [7-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-usb-c-hub-7.md) - [Hyper-Efficient USB Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vava-8in1-usbc-hub-pro.md) - [10-Port Nightstand Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-ps10cc.md) - [10-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-c-multimedia-10.md) - [Quad-Device Charging Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-charger-hub.md) - [Transparent Multi-Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docknova-usbc-hub.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.md) - [Unified Connectivity Port Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderbolt-4-dock.md)