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USB-A is defined for 1500 plug cycles, USB-C like micro USB-B for 10 000. The pins of the cable have to press on the pins of the plug, so the pins of the cable
by legulere 10y ago
USB-A is defined for 1500 plug cycles, USB-C like micro USB-B for 10 000. The pins of the cable have to press on the pins of the plug, so the pins of the cable wear out instead of the ones of the plug (sorry if this is a bad description, I am not a native english speaker). Replacing a cable is much cheaper than replacing a device/repairing a plug.
- pasbesoin 10y agoSo, they are engineers to place more wear on the cable (i.e. male plug) than the port (socket)? Great. I wonder whether (well, suspect, I guess, that) crap cables can negatively affect this, e.g. through inferior materials and manufacture / specifications adherence producing more friction. (Anyway, I do my best to ascertain what are quality cables and then, if necessary, pay a bit more for them.)