Posted on 05/27/2021 12:08:35 PM PDT by Red Badger
At a time where many people use multiple different electronic devices at any given moment, the 240W charger offers a single, central power source for them all. Beginning with the 100W charger back in 2019, which could charge everything from your earbuds to your Google Chromebook, the standards became USB Type-C and Power Delivery.
Most recently, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has released Revision 2.1. This updated version contains a descriptive 415 pages of updates, including preparation for USB4 device as well as approaching revisions for Power Delivery, centering on 240W charging using the new Extended Power Range sub-specification. This means that while your smartphone typically charges at 18-25W, your Chromebook at 45W and your Macbook Pro at 96W, the new Extended Power Range provides over twice that charging capacity.
Moreover, the USB-IF is currently working to enable safer charging at speeds beyond the existing 100W limit. These plans involve preparing Type-C for its new Extended Power Range as well as the specific new cable/connector issues and limits that can result from far higher voltages, such as electricity arcs when the device is unplugged from a power outlet.
As of now, it seems that these new chargers should become available by 2022. In the meantime, all cables that transfer power above three amps will still be e-marked. That said, if users can wait to purchase these new chargers, the USB-C cables promise a more secure and rapid charging experience.
.... Cables may be a bit bulky, though.................
USB Thingy PINGY!.................
What I’d like is to have a USB stick that you’d need to plug in the port to make your PC run; like a key of some sort.
[3 Amps]
? Even the old standard was 20v/5a.
If I remember, this is 50v/5a.
Cool. Or hot, as the recharge case may be.
Makes my long-sought Dilbert-level USB-port-recharger-coffee-cup-warmer-calculator a bit closer.
Is that enough to jump-start your Chevrolet Volt?
Is anything enough?
And don’t forget your personal face cooling fan!...........
They had something like that back in the 90’s, IIRC............
I’m happy with the fast charge rate for my new Samsung, lightyears faster than 10 years ago.
“What I’d like is to have a USB stick that you’d need to plug in the port to make your PC run; like a key of some sort.”
Then go buy one!
“I’m happy with the fast charge rate for my new Samsung, lightyears faster than 10 years ago.”
This is more about eliminating the ‘bricks’ larger devices require.
Bootable Linux on a stick. You’re welcome.
That is for the Computer device/cable combo IIRC, some devices claim to be compliant but aren’t (China lies), but this is for independent chargers, If I read this correctly.............
I would not use the charger for anything else but the device it’s meant for. I have heard that some devices can’t handle the current..............
I may have misunderstood the article. I’m talking about the standard c type that the new phones have and how quickly they charge now. The fast charger slows down once it reaches 95% or something like that.
Yes, I know, just don’t use the charger to charge and old device.................
Where? What do you ask for?
Tried Linux - didn’t like it, went back to W7.
The Power Rangers are just furries only slightly less gay.
“That is for the Computer device/cable combo IIRC,”
For any component.
“some devices claim to be compliant but aren’t (China lies),”
Non Sequitur
“but this is for independent chargers, If I read this correctly.............”
Huh?
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