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Re:Ask HN: Why aren't there any USB-C hubs with only USB-C c... by ompaLompa on Monday January 24, 2022 @12:51AM (#30054128)
There is a technical reason. USB-C is not just a data connection standard like ethernet. Each pin has specific limitations on what it can/cant be used for to stay in spec.

Here is a good summary https://www.dell.com/community/Laptops-General-Read-Only/Dem...

So most manufactures pick the standard modes that are cheap to implement. This means they minimize the hardware on their side of the cable.

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