USB-C - router

1. USB-C: hardware (router, smartphone) - Heise, Geizhals, Wikimedia
2. USB4: Notebook USB4 Heise USB-4
3. Thunderbolt 4: Notebook Thunderbolt 4

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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