100W Power Delivery Spec Approved For USB 2.0 And 3.0

JMH · Jul 25, 2012

One of the biggest pet peeves in a technology enthusiast's life is the plethora of proprietary power cables that plague the consumer market, each with a slightly different design. Can't we all just get along and charge via USB? That utopian vision took one step closer to becoming reality yesterday, as the USB 3.0/2.0 Promoter Groups announced a USB power delivery spec that makes the every-port capable of delivering up to 100W of pure power. Yep, your PC can now charge a notebook. Heck, a laptop could even theoretically charge another notebook.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/100w_power_delivery_spec_approved_usb_20_and_30

Cayden · Jul 25, 2012

I imagine this means your own PSU would need to handle that kind of load? Perhaps we're going to start seeing much more very efficient USB-powered devices now, with a lesser reliance on 4+pin power connectors and wall sockets.

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100W Power Delivery Spec Approved For USB 2.0 And 3.0

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