Smartphone brands removing charging bricks from the box may be a controversial decision today, particularly as consumers don’t necessarily own a compatible USB PD PPS charger. But in the long term, we might not pay a second thought to the lack of bundled chargers as all our gadgets charge ...
Jul 23/17 - New FAQ: What does ISO/SAE Reserved mean as a code description? Jul 14/17 - U010A, U010B, U010C, U010D, U010E, U010F Jul 12/17 - P2172, P2173, P2174, P2175, P2176 Jul 10/17 - P0586, P0587, P0588, P050A, P050B, P050C, P050D, P050E Jul 8/17...
there are different standards that different companies offer, and the speed of charging is usually dependent on chargers and cables. All of these could be a little bit confusing
With incremental operating voltages up to 20V, 3A to 5A of current, Quick Charge 5 very much resembles the fast charging capabilities of USB PD PPS. Qualcomm augments its standard with charger identification capabilities, along with voltage, current, and thermal protection protocols. In Qualcomm’s...
How does GaN charging work? Is GaN charger better? What does "GaN" stand for? Discover everything you need to know about GaN charging right here.
The main difference between QC (Quick Charge), PD (Power Delivery), PPS (Programmable Power Supply), and PIQ (PowerIQ) chargers lies in their charging technologies, output capabilities, and compatibility with different devices. Here are some details on each type of charger: QC (Quick Charge)...
Read more:What is GaN and what does it mean for your tech? Fortunately, the Xiaomi phone’s 120W charger only wastes 7.3% of the power it draws from the wall. Meanwhile, bundled chargers from the likes of Google, Samsung, and HUAWEI waste between 15% and 19% of the power drawn from...