{"product_id":"wiring-protection-parts-cables-pre-made-cables-starlink-mini-to-usb-c-cable-3m","title":"Starlink Mini to USB C Cable 3m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllSpark Starlink Mini USB-C to DC Power Cable - 3.0 m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower your Starlink Mini directly from a 100W USB-C socket with the purpose-built AllSpark USB-C to DC power cable. It connects any 100W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) source straight to the Starlink Mini's DC power port - no inverter, no 12V wiring and no adaptors required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.0 m Starlink Mini power cable suits short runs - a dish mounted close to your power source. The same cable is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.offroadliving.com.au\/wiring-protection-parts\/cables\/pre-made-cables\/starlink-mini-to-usb-c-cable-5m\"\u003e5.0 m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy power the Starlink Mini from USB-C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning the Starlink Mini from a USB-C PD source is more efficient than powering it through an inverter. An inverter steps 12V DC up to 240V AC, then the Mini's supply steps it back down again — and energy is lost as heat at every conversion stage. A direct USB-C to DC connection skips those conversion losses, so more of your battery's stored energy reaches the dish. For off-grid caravan, 4WD, camping and marine setups where every amp-hour counts, that efficiency makes a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill any USB-C cable power the Starlink Mini?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Starlink Mini needs a cable and power source that can deliver the full PD 100W (20V\/5A) profile. Many generic USB-C cables are only rated to 60W or 65W — which is why they can cause the Mini to throttle, restart, or fail to power on properly. The cable simply can't carry enough power. This AllSpark cable is built and rated for the complete 100W PD profile, with an 18 AWG pure copper conductor sized to carry 20V at 5A without voltage drop, so the Starlink Mini receives stable, uninterrupted power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43853026328643,"sku":"AS-SLUSB3M","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1926\/2275\/files\/AS-SLUSB3M.jpg?v=1789724999","url":"https:\/\/www.offroadliving.com.au\/products\/wiring-protection-parts-cables-pre-made-cables-starlink-mini-to-usb-c-cable-3m","provider":"Offroad Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}