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Due to the lack of popularity with USB-C at the moment, what you're asking for is rare, if not impossible to find. If it does exist, chances are it will be unsafe for your devices. USB-C is picking up speed as we all know, so fingers crossed. I found you this charger from the Lords at Anker. It's not exactly what you asked for, but it's the closest thing you'll get at this time. Anker is known for their quality and I can personally attest to their products. Check them out on Amazon or their website for more products that are similar. Hope this helped.

Amazon product: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8C6ULO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jjqjAbEB7CK0Q

Website: https://www.anker.com/

I know this is a super old thread, but I was looking for the same thing. I searched a long time and finally found this one adapter on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Converter-Thunderbolt-MacBook-Microsoft/dp/B08VDT3YGK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1DWFX21VACTGJ&keywords=Elebase+HDMI+Male+to+USB-C+Female+Cable+Adapter&qid=1662668485&sprefix=elebase+hdmi+male+to+usb-c+female+cable+adapter%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-3

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I can confirm that it works. BUT, it is not the best quality. My cable is really finicky, and I have to jiggle it for the connection to work. It does work though: I'm using it to connect a portable screen to a laptop that only has a mini-hdmi output. So I have: mini-hdmi -> to hdmi -> to that cable.

It's kind of messy too since you need a separate power source for the cable, which means you plug in a 5V micro usb into the side of the cable and into a USB A port of the laptop (or external plug).

Why it is technically not allowed? Type c is just a interface, as long as the wiring and resistor is correctly use, it should be ok.

I can find it on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G5QF1ME/

Here is the current dongle i have that is not working the way i need.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMLTCPL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But this is allowed correct?

JSAUX USB Type C Adapter,4-Pack Aluminum USB C to Micro USB Convert Connector with Keychain Charger Compatible Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 Plus Note 9 8,Pixel 2 XL,LG V20 G5,Moto Z Z2,Nintendo Switch(Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYR5F2X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YnB2CbC33N8J9

I don't understand: are you saying the charging profile in the product description is false? I am not an expert and I can't understand the rest of your comment, but maybe you can help me out with a purchase I am struggling to make.

I have a Galaxy Book 12 and I am looking for a USB C - USB A cable 3 metres long to charge it.

Here are the charging profiles of the Samsung charger I am using:

Profili di carica caricatore Samsung: 12V - 2,1A [25W] 9V - 1,67A [15W] 5V - 2A [10W]

AmazonBasics - Cavo da USB C a USB 3.1 gen 1, in nylon a doppio intreccio | 3 m, Grigio scuro https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07D7NNJ61/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rz9OCbTS6TRAK

Would the cable I linked be able to charge the device with it's maximum charging power?

Thank you very much!

Just looked it up, personally I'm into flatter designs, so the cube personally doesn't work for me, but thanks for the suggestion!

Also, to note, for most users, the 18W is actually the typical top charge speed. The Pixel phones for example include 18W chargers in the box. So, it does charge as fast for most users :D

Your 6T I believe is 30W but in a proprietary way which totally sucks, as I think you need to have an official "Dash" charger to take advantage? If not, and your phone supports any 30W charger, the Anker PD 1 might be up your alley, as it does 30W, is cubed, but sadly the prongs don't fold in.

Personally my go to for a single port charger is the RAVPOWER charger.

As far as doing it "safely", I'm not sure. But I have ordered both this Acessorz USB C to USB Male Adapter and also this one from CERRXIAN and have used them without any issues at all.

no quality loss, I think your gonna be fine. I suggest buying one of these.

USB Voltage / amperage tester

I think you're looking for USB C Power Delivery. Check this out

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DC3KRTL?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=USB+C+Hub

This Hub with HDMI+RJ45+USB*3+SD&TF Card Reader+PD

There are definitely portable batteries that can power the Switch's specific voltage profile. Generally anything that has supports 45W USB PD. For example, one that I've tried is this ZMi power bank: https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-Pixelbook-Nintendo-External-Portable/dp/B072BD98CM

Admittedly it's not cheap though!

When you say pd upstream to the laptop, do you mean you want the dock to be a pd upstream facing port (sinking current from the laptop) or do you want a dock that is a pd downstream facing port to source current to the laptop ( charging the laptop)?

Something like this sounds close. https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Charging-Delivery-Specific-Thunderbolt/dp/B01FKTZLBS. It has a detachable cable, can charge a laptop up to 60W and has Ethernet. Obviously has a lot more than you need, but I'm not sure you will find exactly what you're looking for.

Cool, thanks. Although I'm still confused about what (supposedly proprietary) technology is being used in chargers that output 1.5A to 2.4A. And what's so magic about 2.4A as a cap for USB-A ports?

Anyway, one more physics question, for either of you. Which determines the heat given off during charging? The voltage or the current? For example, I have a Galaxy S8, which gets hot while "fast" charging (9V), but not while "normal" charging (5V).

If the answer is volts, then I have a follow-up question: I found out that the Galaxy S8 supports the base PD spec (5V/3A), in addition to QC2.0 (9V/1.67A max, according to the stock charger). Being that both equal 15W, would it be safer/better/healthier for the battery to charge the phone with a USB-C charger instead of the stock charger?

Hm, and if I plug it into a QC4.0 port, I wonder which spec it will use... PD at 5V or QC2.0 at 9V? So many silly questions - I guess I'm going to have to subscribe to this sub! Along with those cables, I decided to get a multimeter that recently got a lot of praise. I'm pretty curious to test out a bunch of devices and chargers, now that there are so many standards that up the voltage. So hopefully I'll be able to answer some of these questions myself soon.

Thanks, this was very informative, although now I have more questions!

1. So I'm assuming that when the description mentions "capping the current at 2.4A", it just means when connected to legacy devices that don't output at 3A?

2. USB-A charging above 900mA is always proprietary? Are you sure this is true? I have many wall chargers kicking around, everything from 1A to 2.5A (@ 5V), and they don't have named standards written on them. What's more, I'm pretty sure everything I own charges faster on a higher amp charger... though I guess I've never hooked up a multimeter. So if this is true, what are these proprietary standards called? Is "USB BC" one of them?

3. What is the max current for a well-designed USB-C to A charging cable? I bought these a while back, but being more marketed as data cables, they don't talk about amps or watts. So maybe the proper question to ask is, would a proper USB 3.1 cable support 3A through a USB-A charger port that outputs 5V/3A (assuming the device does too)? Or is there an inherent bottleneck in the A connector?

4. The original question that sparked looking into all this: Is USB-PD going to kill Quick Charge, Dash Charge, etc? Most sources I've read seem to think so, because no company wants to adopt a proprietary option for a fee, if the open source/free standard is as good.

Thanks again for your help!

I'm sorry to say, I don't think this set up will work.

first off, it sounds like what you are looking for is a USB type C female to usb type A male. These types of adapters do exist, but the usb type C spec explicitly forbids them because they would allow for too many unsafe configurations. See here for Benson giving a review on one.

Second, even if you got one of these adapters, I would be surprised if it worked. The hub doesn't mention exactly how it's using the USB data (i.e. using an alternate mode vs. regular USB and bridging the signals internally) so it's hard to say for sure. But if it required any kind of negotiation your laptop wouldn't support it. There's also a chance you could damage your laptop if both systems weren't designed well (USB C can support higher power levels and using an unapproved adapter can bypass some of the safety features).

I think getting another USB A to HDMI adapter is your best bet.

These products do exist, but I should warn you that the USB type C spec explicitly bans these type of adapters, so they are not certified. The issue is that many of the usb type C safety features get bypassed by using this adapter, so there's a chance you could damage either side of the system when using this kind of adapter.

Do any products like these actually work?

With more Android phones ditching the headphone jack, if someone can make one that works it'll sell like crazy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C#Cable_wiring

Not sure exactly what you are going for, but one of the reds and the tin might do it. Just don't try it while connected to anything you care about, and don't start a fire.

If you are not going to look up the USB-C specifications, at least use a resistor so you don't create a short. I have no idea if it's standard design to handle a short. (I think USB-C cables are suppsed to have a small board with resistors and other shit in the connector.... Don't try to use a surface mount resistor though. Go buy or scavange a through-hole. Ideally you would look up which one, if any, you will need, but any is safer than none.)

Also, if you are going to play around with this, buy a multimeter and learn how to use it. A multi-meter can tell you which wires are hot, plus other shit you will learn about.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00066ZZO4

thunderbolt yes, usb devices no. for usbc devices you will simply need to connect using a type c to type a cable.

Always use Benson Leung Approved Type-C equipment

for TB3 here

keep in mind it needs to be the last device in the chain and does not support displays. It will work backwards (tb3 device on tb2 port, which is what you are asking about)

Hey there, From what little I can find it looks like the xiaomi mi air supports USB-PD, so any charger capable of that output should work.

I don't have that laptop to test, but I do have, and can recommend this anker power pack:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-High-Capacity-Portable/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489275264&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+macbook+charger and as it can charge a macbook it should work for the xiami mi air.

And if it didn't work you can definitely count on anker's and amazon's return policy. Hope this helps, there does seem to be a shortage of portable power delivery options.

Are you looking for lightning male to USB-C female or male?

If male:Apple makes one:https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MK0X2AM-USB-C-Lightning-Cable/dp/B01DGYJBQA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1489268739&sr=8-2&keywords=lightning+to+usb-c and there are lots of knockoffs across amazon. You might also wait for the next Iphone, rumour has it that the next Iphone will have that cable, and there are sure to be more knockoffs.

If female: why? For OTG? I'm not sure that'd be safe, or really that you could do anything with it.

I use this Pluggable brand USB-C docking station with my Acer 14 for Work and am typing this on my external keyboard and mouse while driving to two HDMI monitors on my desk. It has worked flawlessly. It also charges PD 4 20V at 3 amps. That also including several USB drives, attached and it also has a 2nd usb-c to charge and attach a phone too. https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Charging-Delivery-Specific-Thunderbolt/dp/B01FKTZLBS/ref=sr_1_1

> usbc card reader

https://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-Memory-Reader-Writer-U452-003/dp/B01936GEI8/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481304465&sr=1-7&keywords=usbc+card+reader+cf+sd

way cheaper, but adapter

https://www.amazon.com/WEme-Aluminum-Converter-ChromeBook-Microsoft/dp/B00WHL1QG2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481304465&sr=1-1&keywords=usbc+card+reader+cf+sd

on new z270 MSI motherboards. Scroll down to close up with USBC cable in photo.

Could this be the equivalent of the USB 3.0 20 pin motherboard connector?

should be 24 pins?

this suggests a fully featured port, possibly including alt modes, gen 2, power and video.

FPC 's like these seem to just have normal gen 1 capabilities through a 20 pin port.

My current phone is the OnePlus One that works fine with the Trezor (or other micro USB devices - even other phones) using a cable like this. My next phone is the Moto Z and has usb c.