Why USB-C cables have chips inside that can talk to your phone
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There is a reason why your cable has some active electronics inside that use an IC to talk to your phone, laptop or other device that needs more power or dat...
  • Cano@lemm.eeEnglish
    18·
    4 months ago

    Ngl i didn’t read what community this was and assumed it was a shitpost

    • helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      4 months ago

      I assumed it was some either some BS article telling us about a BS AI usb product …OR a BS audiophile article trying tell us how crosstalk from your usb cable will ruin the sound and we need a 800€ ultra high density thbtq insulated core USB 7.0 type Zed cable.

    • tia@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      4 months ago

      It indeed is, but there seem to be no testers available for resistance measurements.

    • Cort@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      4 months ago

      Would be nice if there was something that could read the outputs/inputs on proprietary USBc implementations. Like my Asus tablet that only charges at the full 100w with the OEM charger.