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- whether CC pins are to be handled by the cable or by the device,
- whether added pins are for insertion detection or for protocol use by the host,
- which pins are to be pulled down or left NC for charging,
- whether USB-C is meant to be a “mobile” connector, or a replacement for the USB-A connector, or how soon the replacement is to occur.
As the result, there were some devices that has a USB-C input but only works with an A to C cable.
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- whether CC pins are to be handled by the cable or by the device,
- whether added pins are for insertion detection or for protocol use by the host,
- which pins are to be pulled down or left NC for charging,
- whether USB-C is meant to be a “mobile” connector, or a replacement for the USB-A connector, or how soon the replacement is to occur.
As the result, there were some devices that has a USB-C input but only works with an A to C cable.