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Re:USB Type-C to Become More Secure with Authentication Stan... by detaro on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @06:10PM (#18811251)
Before, power according to spec was 2.5 W, with common chargers going up to 10 W or so. USB-PD specifies up to 100 W.
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Re:USB Type-C to Become More Secure with Authentication Stan... by learc83 on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @07:36PM (#18811788)
Faulty usb chargers can put line voltage on the charging end anyway, regardless of the spec.
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