New USB Type-C 2.1 standard introduced: power increase from 100 to 240 W without adapters

The non-profit organization USB-IF has unveiled the new USB Type-C standard version 2.1.

What changed

If now

USB-C Power Delivery implies the abilitytransmitting up to 100 W of power, then USB Type-C 2.1 increases the transmitted power to 240 W. You only need one wire—no additional adapters.

Using a USB cable you can connectsmartphone, tablet, monitor and even gaming laptops. Although, of course, for the most powerful devices (for example, gaming computers and the latest gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft) you will still need an adapter.

The new wires will be labeled EPR (Extended Power Range) and will support current up to 5 amperes and voltage up to 50 volts.

Source: USB-IF

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