Beside 5Gbps, USB 3.0 specifications promised the capability to deliver 100 Watt (20V, 5A) of power to charge laptops, monitors, and other relatively power hungry devices directly via USB. The USB IF is currently showcasing a prototype based on DisplayLink docking station capable of both charging a laptop and connecting to a display via the same USB “power delivery” cable, and is expecting retail products to become available by the end of the year.
100 Watt are only achievable for a full USB port, although micro USB power delivery is also possible but at lower power.
The dock combines ROHM BD-92101 USB power delivery chipset with USB Graphics and docking chipset solutions from DisplayLink according to that press release.
The main advantage of this system is that you don’t need to carry your power adapter without, you’ll just need to bring your laptop, and plug it into a compatible USB 3.0 dock or monitor.
Via ARMDevices.net
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
Support CNX Software! Donate via cryptocurrencies, become a Patron on Patreon, or purchase goods on Amazon or Aliexpress
Another interesting video showing DisplayLink DL-5500 driving two 4K displays over USB 3.0 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDMZ_pHLXwM
Didn’t know about USB3.1 (2x as fast) either!