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to: DELOPTES
from: CHRIS GREEN
date: 2020-06-20 20:23:00
subject: Re: Pi 4 and USB C

Deloptes  wrote:
> Chris Green wrote:
>
> > Not really to do with 'crapiness' or not, a USB lead made for USB-1 or
> > even USB-2 power specifications may well not be good enough to run a Pi.
> >
> > USB-C is another matter of course.
>
> I still think it is about mathematics and technical specs.
>
> 2A x 5V = 10W
> 3A x 5V = 15W
>
> It shouldn't be that hard
>
Both 2A and 3A are well beyond the USB specifications, a 'perfect' USB
lead may not be capable of carrying those currents.

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Chris Green
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