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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by pclmulqdq on Monday October 09, 2023 @03:44PM (#37824549)
Wait, there already are PD-specific cables, video-specific cables, and the like. If your cable is short enough, it's not an issue, but if you want one longer than 1 meter, you will likely have problems with 4k video on a cable that isn't specifically designed for high data rates.
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Re:USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed ... by Max-q on Monday October 09, 2023 @10:25PM (#37827912)
The high speed and power delivery cables have chips on them, so the connected devices won't use high speed or PD if the cable can't handle it, regardless of length.
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