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=Available Hardware for use in Projects=
=Available Hardware for use in Projects=
*PD Powerbank: https://amzn.to/2CpeEdM
*20100mAh Portable Charger & 30W Power Delivery Charger Bundle (USB C) Powerbank: https://amzn.to/2CpeEdM
*PD Charger: https://amzn.to/36XG0pA
*USB C AC to Usb C Charger: https://amzn.to/36XG0pA   ("46W Power Delivery efficiently charges compatible devices faster. Additional 10.5W USB port powers all 5V USB devices with output up to 2.1A"
*USB Type C USB Tester: https://amzn.to/2PXyVPI
*USB Type C USB Tester: https://amzn.to/2PXyVPI
*USB Type C PD Sink PCB: https://amzn.to/34MergZ
*USB Type C PD Sink PCB: https://amzn.to/34MergZ

Latest revision as of 01:06, 20 November 2019

Basics

  • The newest connector standard for USB
  • Capable of transmitting large amounts of power and data
  • It is reversible (ie it can be plugged in "upside-down")
  • It has the same port on both sides of the cable (assuming an adapter is not being used)
  • It is more durable than micro-usb
  • It can also carry Thunderbolt 3, which is a powerful, yet closed source, port (It can be used for eGPUs and high speed data transfer at ~40GB/s

Use for DC Power Delivery

  • The USB C Port can carry a suprising amount of dc power, 20 V at 5 A (or less)

Available Hardware for use in Projects

See Also

Useful Links