11 Myths About USB Type-C

guest · Sep 11, 2019

11 Myths About USB Type-C
Due to its popularity, a few myths have now emerged about the USB interface—particularly regarding its latest iteration, USB-C with PD
September 9, 2019
https://www.electronicdesign.com/industrial-automation/11-myths-about-usb-type-c

The USB interface has become almost universal, a remarkable achievement aided by the fact that it can deliver power and data through the same cable.
We’ve now reached a point where the latest iteration—USB-C with PD—is able to handle up to around 100 W to support the fast charging demanded by consumers for their portable devices.

In addition, it meets the high data-exchange requirements typical across an increasingly wide and diverse range of end applications and market sectors. [...]
4. All Type-C cables are identical.
While all USB-C cables have identical paddles and can fit any USB-C port (Fig. 1), it doesn’t necessarily mean that their electrical characteristics and features are the same.
10. I can’t charge and listen to music at the same time.
The initial assumption is that USB-C port must only be able to support one function at a time. [...]
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