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Afaik this is 100% allowed by the spec. Flash drives are bidirectional (in and out). Hubs present multiple devices to the host through one cable. IDK why it is
by BenjiWiebe 2y ago
Afaik this is 100% allowed by the spec. Flash drives are bidirectional (in and out). Hubs present multiple devices to the host through one cable.
IDK why it isn't done more often in one device though.
- transpute 2y agoLooks like Belkin has a USB-C cable for VR headsets, which breaks out to DisplayPort (video) and USB-A (data) connectors, https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=316883 https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=316883
- numpad0 2y agoBut neither USB nor DP(or DVI, VGA...) are symmetrical interfaces. They don't work like RS232C or Ethernet ports, a product that use these standards must be designed from beginning as a host or as a peripheral(or as a special 2-in-1 gadget that can exclusively switch roles). I think that's what GP meant by dual directional.