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    tia         1 week ago • 100%

    The USB-C standard and particularly the USB PD (power delivery) is so complex it almost feels comical.

    The PD standard document (freely available on usb.org) is over 800 pages long and features a lengthy part about the role of the cable alone which is mostly hidden from the user. Here's a short video about this issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bZ0y9G-4Pc

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    Apple tia • 1 month ago • 95%
    Test of three different original apple USB-C cables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZg3IMB4s5k

    This video tests three different cables, ranging from cheap to really expensive and explains the differences between each other

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    technology Technology There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables
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    tia         2 months ago • 80%

    Yeah, it's not really getting easier...

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    Technology tia • 2 months ago • 92%
    There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bZ0y9G-4Pc

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17754693 > I learn more about cables in this channel every week. Just wanted to share

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    usbchardware USB-C hardware There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables
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    tia         2 months ago • 100%

    That's a great summary, thanks for sharing!

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    • usbchardware
    USB-C hardware tia • 2 months ago • 94%
    There is a lot of variance in regular USB-C cables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bZ0y9G-4Pc

    I learn more about cables in this channel every week. Just wanted to share

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    technology Technology USB-C cables can talk
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    tia         2 months ago • 100%

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

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    Technology tia • 2 months ago • 95%
    USB-C cables can talk youtu.be

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17453840 > The USB-C cable tester in this video looks really good, but it seems to be unavailable for now: https://ble.caberqu.com > > Are there any alternatives I can buy right now?

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    USB-C hardware tia • 2 months ago • 83%
    Any real cable testers besides the one featured in this video? https://youtu.be/PwR2VqMjcBE

    The USB-C cable tester in this video looks really good, but it seems to be unavailable for now: https://ble.caberqu.com Are there any alternatives I can buy right now?

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