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Just to note, the USB 3.1 specification allows up to 240 Watts of 48 Volt, 5 Amp power. Easily enough power for a monitor/TV, or for a small desktop computer.

by blendo 3y ago

Just to note, the USB 3.1 specification allows up to 240 Watts of 48 Volt, 5 Amp power. Easily enough power for a monitor/TV, or for a small desktop computer. https://audioxpress.com/news/usb-specification-revision-defines-up-to-240w-and-48v-of-power-delivery-over-usb-type-c https://audioxpress.com/news/usb-specification-revision-defi... And Anker now makes the honkin’ big hubs you need for that: https://www.anker.com/products/a2342-240w-gan-charger https://www.anker.com/products/a2342-240w-gan-charger

nine_k 3y ago
This is part of the reason why a fully compliant USB-C cable is so expensive and stiff. It should carry thick power lines, and also a number of high-speed serial lines, and some electronics to configure and drive all that on either end.