USB-C - router: Difference between revisions
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USB PD via USB Type-C | ==Use cases== | ||
===USB PD via USB Type-C=== | |||
* incoming power supply via USB PD via USB Type-C | * incoming power supply via USB PD via USB Type-C | ||
** no need for dedicated power supply unit, power could come from computer | ** no need for dedicated power supply unit, power could come from computer | ||
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** use the router to supply power to a device like a smartphone or computer | ** use the router to supply power to a device like a smartphone or computer | ||
USB data transfer | ===USB data transfer=== | ||
* connect a storage system, e.g. a USB hard drive or USB flash drive | * connect a storage system, e.g. a USB hard drive or USB flash drive | ||
Revision as of 2016-07-07T11:36:47
Use cases
USB PD via USB Type-C
- incoming power supply via USB PD via USB Type-C
- no need for dedicated power supply unit, power could come from computer
- in case there is a dedicated power supply unit, it could be re-used for other purposes, e.g. a user that disconnects the router during night, could then use the power supply unit to charge a device like a smartphone or computer
- outgoing power supply via USB PD via USB Type-C
- use the router to supply power to a device like a smartphone or computer
USB data transfer
- connect a storage system, e.g. a USB hard drive or USB flash drive