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		milesvp on June 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: They make USB-C cables with displays now Fun fact. Any USB-C cable that needs to handle higher wattage than 5V@3A has circuitry that talks on the CC line to let the source know it’s not going to melt.

duskwuff on June 17, 2024 [–]

The threshold is higher than that. Passive USB-C cables can do up to 20V @ 3A (60W). Electronically marked cables are only required for higher power profiles.

crote on June 17, 2024 | [–]

To be pedantic, the eMarker is required in a USB 2 cable conducting over 3A, and in any USB 3+ cable.

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