{"id":24685,"date":"2023-09-12T04:26:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T08:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/?p=24685"},"modified":"2023-09-12T22:23:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T02:23:09","slug":"why-can-the-usb-c-interface-charge-both-laptops-and-smartphones-as-the-eu-mandates-a-standardized-charging-specification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/blog\/why-can-the-usb-c-interface-charge-both-laptops-and-smartphones-as-the-eu-mandates-a-standardized-charging-specification\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can the USB-C interface charge both laptops and smartphones as the EU mandates a standardized charging specification?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24685\" class=\"elementor elementor-24685\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5743107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5743107\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0a12d9\" data-id=\"c0a12d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9e058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9e058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You might wonder how the tiny USB-C (Type-C) connector can charge various devices like laptops and smartphones. This article will provide you with the answers:<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Protocol<\/strong><\/p><p>The charging technology of the Type-C connector adopts the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) protocol. With this protocol, USB-C charging devices can adjust the charging voltage and current based on the power required by the device. For smaller devices like smartphones, USB-C can provide lower voltage and current, while for larger devices like laptops, it can provide higher voltage and current. Using the latest USB PD protocol (PD 3.1) as an example, it supports a wide range of power specifications from 0 to 240W, surpassing the wattage limits of various devices, resulting in faster charging speeds and improved user charging experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49380d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49380d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-95bdf04\" data-id=\"95bdf04\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1fa46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f1fa46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-1024x691.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24693\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-1568x1058.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-450x304.jpg 450w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/PD\u5feb\u5145-Fold.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" style=\"width:100%;height:67.5%;max-width:2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9b9ff8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9b9ff8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8f5595\" data-id=\"a8f5595\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef50844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef50844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Uniform Dual-Sided Interface<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The USB-C connector has a uniform design on both ends. Compared to the common USB-A connector, it not only significantly reduces the size but also offers a more intuitive experience. USB-C can be plugged in either way, eliminating the need to distinguish between the correct orientation. This advantage is not limited to charging but extends to support data transfer, audio output, video output, and more, greatly simplifying cable management for users. Furthermore, since many different devices can share the same interface, it enhances compatibility and convenience of use, contributing to the reduction of electronic waste. This is one of the main reasons why the European Union is promoting the adoption of the unified USB-C interface.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3746c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b3746c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f34e61f\" data-id=\"f34e61f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6dca28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f6dca28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-1024x205.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24689\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-1536x307.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-1568x314.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-450x90.jpg 450w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-600x120.jpg 600w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1-150x30.jpg 150w, https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/09\/USB-C-jpg-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" style=\"width:100%;height:20%;max-width:2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-879b812 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"879b812\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad0716c\" data-id=\"ad0716c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-924fb90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"924fb90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">USB-C (Type-C) has gradually become the mainstream standard in the charging market, thanks to its USB PD protocol features and reversible plug, providing a reliable and efficient charging experience for devices such as laptops and smartphones. It has also become a major direction for future electronic device manufacturing updates.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>USB-A chargers will soon be history; haven&#8217;t switched to USB-C chargers yet? Here are some recommended high-quality chargers for you:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c3-duo-30w-dual-usbc-power-adapter-fold\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C3 Duo \u2013 30W Dual USB-C Power Adapter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/45h-45w-dual-usbc-usb-power-adapter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">45H \u2013 45W USB+USBA Power Adapter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c6-60w-usbc-power-adapter-fold\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C6 (Fold) \u2013 60W Single Port USB-C Power Adapter\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c6-duo-63w-dual-usbc-power-adapter-fold\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C6 Duo (Fold) \u2013 63W Duo Port\u00a0 USB-C Power Adapter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c6-duo-63w-dual-usbc-power-adapter-us-version\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C6 Duo Single \u2013 63W Duo Port USB-C Power Adapter\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Durable (15000+ bend tests) Innergie USB-C interface charging cables:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c-c-2m-usbc-to-usbc-cable\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C-C 1.8m \u2013 USB-C to USB-C cable 1.8m 100W PD 5A E-Marker Fast Charging<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/product\/c-l-2m-usbc-cable-to-lightning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C-L 1.8m \u2013 USB-C to Lightning Cable 1.8m 3A Fast Charging<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Learn more about Type-C with these articles:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/blog\/understand-the-differences-between-usb-usb-c-lightning-in-3-mins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand the differences between USB, USB-C, Lightning, in 3 mins.<\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/blog\/what-is-the-safety-certification-for-usb-type-c-and-lightning-cables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the \u2018safety certification\u2019 for USB Type-C and Lightning cables?<\/span><\/a><\/h5><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might wonder how the tiny USB-C (Type-C) connector can charge various devices like laptops and smartphones. This article will provide you with the answers: \u00a0 USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Protocol The charging technology of the Type-C connector adopts the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) protocol. With this protocol, USB-C charging devices can adjust&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/blog\/why-can-the-usb-c-interface-charge-both-laptops-and-smartphones-as-the-eu-mandates-a-standardized-charging-specification\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why can the USB-C interface charge both laptops and smartphones as the EU mandates a standardized charging specification?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":24700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24685","post","type-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24685"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24685\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innergie.com\/mea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}