PD fast charging +Type-C will become the mainstream trend of wire rod. The answer is wire equipped with USB Type-C (USB-C or Type-C for short) specification and supporting PD fast charging technology. Let's talk about USB-C. In fact, before this, the most common one should be Micro USB, but the disadvantage is that it is slow and can't be plugged forward and backward. USB-C first appeared on mobile products, which can be traced back to the Google Pixel smartphone in 20 13 years. The laptop part is 12 inch Appel MacBook, and the Type-C specification was adopted for the first time. Type-C not only has a smaller plug, but also is easy to plug and use and has a faster transmission rate. Because both Apple and Google adopt it at the same time, it also attracts other manufacturers to follow suit. In recent years, almost all new smartphones have adopted Type-C, and it is imperative for Type-C to become the mainstream. Another important key is that Type-C also introduces fast charging technology.
Speaking of fast charging technology, there are many proper terms in the market: QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 4.0, VOOC flash charging, PD, Samsung fast charging, and so on. All this is dazzling. How should consumers choose? In fact, in last year's PPS fast charging protocol (programmable power supply) specification, it was decided to unify PD (power transmission) as the future fast charging specification. Since the beginning of this year, almost all mobile devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, game consoles, etc. , has begun to support PD fast charging technology. ?
▲Type-C has become the mainstream specification of mobile devices, and almost all new Android smartphones use Type-C connectors.
Since Qualcomm introduced QC fast charging technology, OPPO, Samusng, MediaTek and other manufacturers have followed suit. Although each company has its own proper term, the principle of fast charging is nothing more than increasing current and voltage. The reason why PD will become the mainstream of fast charging is that the charger it uses happens to be a Type-C interface. In order to connect with the PD charging protocol, the hardcore of the micro USB camp includes OPPO and VIVO. It can be said that there is only one thing to know when buying wire rod now. As long as PD charger is supported, it will be compatible with all fast charging specifications, and the only difference is wattage and power. To put it simply, you only need to recognize the words Type-C(USB-C) and PD on the package.
▲ As long as it is a charger of PD or QC4.0, the Type-C interface is adopted.
Soon, PD chargers will inevitably come into our lives (for many readers, it may be the present continuous tense). On the other hand, each of us has accumulated the traditional USB-A charger for more than n years. These chargers can still be inserted in many different rooms, and it is impossible to throw them away because of the existence of PD chargers. However, it is really troublesome to have two kinds of charging wires ready for the two interfaces of the charger! The X-LOCK hotline introduced below not only solves the troubles that everyone will face functionally, but also adds a variety of ingenious designs that are intimate and convenient.
X-LOCK Hotline USB-A/USB-C Two-in-One Imported Sliding Lock Patent Design The X-LOCK line to be introduced in this article comes from the newly-built fast charging accessory platform Hello! There are two kinds of PD, * * * lightning (small white line) and Type-C basic line (CC line). In addition to adopting the Type-C interface mentioned above and supporting the PD fast charging technology, many intimate details are also introduced in the mechanism design. In the naming part, the English pronunciation of X-LOCK is a bit awkward, so engadget decided to give it an easy-to-remember Chinese name "Lakeside", which also sounds lively.
▲ The hotline is available in two versions: Type-C basic model (CC line) and Lightning model (small white line). USB-A/USB-C two-in-one design is adopted at the host end, which is quite simple to recognize, and the sliding lock also has blue and orange colors.
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Different from the wires in the workshop, it not only has limited durability, but also affects the transmission or charging efficiency if it is improperly used, such as plugging in multiple devices at a time. However, thermal cables are different. Two-in-one design is actually very common, but it is very rare to use USB Type-A (generally referred to as USB-A or USB) and Type-C two-in-one wires at the same time. Its purpose is to ensure that USB-C terminals are more widely used in PD chargers. For example, it is very common for iphone and ipad to use USB-A charger socket. In order to cope with more and more iOS devices that support higher-speed charging, Apple will introduce USB-C chargers for this purpose in the future, so that the hot cable that supports both USB Type-A and USB Type-C can support a variety of different charging environments. We will also explain the following situations in detail. In addition, patent designs such as exclusive sliding lock and double-axis rotating shaft are introduced into the hot wire mechanism, and many details are also handled intimately according to the convenience of operation.
▲ The hotline integrates USB-A/USB-C plugs on the same line. The most critical design is the sliding lock in the photo. At first glance, it is a USB A connector, but there is actually a C connector hidden inside.
▲ How to open the sliding lock? The above demonstrates the method of unlocking directly with gif file. As long as you push down with your thumb, the Type-C plug inside can be pushed out, and it is effortless to use.
The X-LOCK 2-in-1 1 plug can be operated and switched with one hand, which is not only more convenient to use, but also has the effect of relieving stress when you are sitting in front of the computer and thinking hard about writing.
▲ For most 2-in-1 wires, the most vulnerable point is definitely the connector. I accidentally put it in my backpack and pressed it. It broke when I put it in my pocket with a mobile power supply. However, the lake line adopts the 2-in-1 1 integrated design at the joint, that is, the sliding cover lock, which can completely avoid bending or even breaking. In addition, the sliding lock firmly combines the two plugs. When the charger is plugged into USB-A mode for charging, even if the cable is accidentally broken, the X lock will not fall off as easily as the general 2-in-1 connector.
▲ When the slider is locked, just press it gently and pull it back, and it will exit the shell first, and then exit the Type-C plug. Although the operation is two stages, it can actually be unlocked with only one action. Conversely, if you want to put the Type-C plug back to its original state, you don't need to aim specifically. Just press the Type-C plug with one hand and push the slider forward. It's another great one-handed blind folding design of X-LOCK.
▲ Look at the details carefully. The inner end of the slide lock has a double shaft. This is actually designed with reference to the movement of the piston in the car, which can give more flexibility when rotating.
▲ The Lightning or Type-C plug connected to the mobile phone terminal is small and strong. Even if the protective case of the mobile phone is very thick, it can be inserted and charged smoothly without being pulled out.
The actual measurement of PD fast charger for spicy line is only the appearance and design of spicy line products. Since it is advertised as fast charging, it is of course necessary to actually evaluate it. Here, we design several common charging situations in daily life, prepare 3C products such as Macbook Pro, iPhone X, iPad Pro, Nintendo Nintendo Switch, and smart phones with USB-C charging holes, with spicy cables and various power adapters, and prepare a tester to monitor the fast charging speed.
Test 1:▲ Apple MacBook Pro, Apple original 61USB-C power adapter, black hotline Type-C basic model (CC line).
▲ Because the hot CC cable supports 60W high-power charging, we use Apple's original 6 1W USB-C PD power supply to charge Apple's MacBook Pro, and at the same time play Youtube movies on the laptop. 10 minute power changes to 14%→25%, and the tester shows that the electric power is almost maintained at 50~55W. It turns out that fast charging is really fast enough! In addition, many Windows laptops listed this year also support such USB-C PD fast charging.
Test 2: ▲ Apple MacBook Pro, innfact 29W USB? C PD white flash charger, spicy CC line.
▲ use innfact 29W USB? C PD white flash charging is used to charge Apple MacBook Pro. At the same time, the notebook computer performs basic paperwork. After charging 10 minute, the battery capacity changes from 23% to 30%, and the tester shows that the battery capacity is almost maintained at 22~28W. The results show that it is more than enough to use only 29W charger for general clerical work. Unless there are more power-consuming usage scenarios (such as external screen), a PD charger with larger wattage is needed. Therefore, friends who often need to take laptops and chargers out for use only need to buy a 29~30W PD charger, so they don't need to bring bulky original large wattage chargers when they go out.
Test 3: Irresponsible. I heard that after the launch of the new iPhone/iPad, Apple may open the MFi certification of lightning fast charging line in the fourth quarter of this year. I want to buy a lightning fast charging cable that can continuously update iOS. At present, it seems that there is only the original USB-C to Lightning line option, although the MFi logo cannot be printed yet. However, the manufacturer obtained a small number of factory lightning fast charging IC heads, and made a small number of X-LOCK 2-in-1 1 lightning hot white wires in full accordance with MFi quality standards. Let's test it first and see how it works:
▲iPhone X, Apple's original 61USB-C PD charger, spicy line lightning (small white line).
▲ Use Apple's original 6 1W USB-C PD charger to charge the iPhone X. After charging 10 minute, the battery capacity changes from 22% to 39%, and the initial battery capacity reaches 17W. With the lightning hot white wire, you can not only enjoy the legendary USB-C mode of 0%→50% fast charging for 30 minutes, but also borrow a friend's mobile power supply or USB-A charging stand in public places when people are outside.
Test 4: ▲iPad Pro 10.5 ",in fact, 29W USB? C PD white flash charging, hot line lightning model (small white line).
▲ use innfact 29W USB? After charging 10 minutes, the power level changed from 34% to 45%. It can be seen that the charging wattage is close to 30W, which is twice or even more than the original 5V 2.4A( 12W).
▲ I want to know what I can do after changing to PD fast charge? How fast is the iPhone/iPad charging? This comparison chart is specially compiled here. Please note that two of the original chargers equipped with iPad Pro are high-standard 5V 2.4A, which is 5V 1A different from the original charger of iPhone. But even the 5V 2.4A of 12W still lost in the face of PD fast charge.
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Test 5: ▲ Nintendo Switch, in fact, 29W USB? C PD white flash charger, spicy CC line.
▲ Nintendo Switch can be said to be the most indicative game console supporting PD fast charging, using innfact 29W USB? When charging with the C PD white flash charger, we can see that the direct measurement result is 15V mode, and the power change is 17%→25% after charging 10 minutes. The tester shows that the power is almost kept at 14~ 16W, and the fast charging speed is satisfactory.
Test 6: After 2065 438+07 PPS protocol defined PD as the future fast charging specification, Qualcomm immediately introduced QC 4.0 based on USB-C PD technical specification. Starting from this year (20 18), more and more Android phones must also support PD fast charging, and there happens to be a Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium on hand. Let's test it:
▲ Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Apple original 61USB-C PD charger, spicy CC line.
▲ Use Apple's original 6 1W USB-C PD charger to charge Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, and the voltage immediately rises to 9V mode. After charging for 10 minutes, the battery capacity changed from 46% to 58%, and the tester showed that the battery capacity was almost maintained at 12~ 13W, which was really suitable for PD fast charging mode.
Through the measurement of the above situation, we can see the strength of the hotline fast charging. Based on the above results, we have compiled the following points to provide some tips for your reference when choosing a PD charger:
At present, the best fast charging voltage of iPhone is 9V, and the maximum fast charging power is 18W. If the charger does not have a 9V gear, the fast charging effect may be slightly discounted. Nintendo Switch needs a charger with a voltage range of 15V, with a wattage of at least 29~30W to achieve good fast charging effect. From the test scenario 2, it can be seen that under normal use, 29~30W is enough to maintain the power, and the battery can be slightly charged. Basically, 18W charger is enough for Android phones, and some can even charge 60% of the electricity with 18W for half an hour. IPad Pro is specially added, because it needs a voltage range of 15V, so it needs at least 25W charger to achieve the best fast charging efficiency. At present, the original charger for iPad Pro has 12W, but if you switch to PD fast charging, the charging time of 4-5 hours can be greatly shortened by half. Focus a little: If you just want to charge a general mobile phone quickly, it is more than enough to choose 18W charger; However, if you just want to buy a charger and enjoy the wonderful experience of supporting all mobile devices, then a 29W~30W charger will be the best choice.
The hotline can not only be used for PD fast charging ▲ In addition to enjoying efficient fast charging, it can also be used for many applications due to the USB-A/USB-C two-in-one design. In the past, I wanted to connect iPhone X with a MacBook with a USB Type-C hole, so I had to prepare a USB-A to USB-C adapter. But now, as long as I prepare a hotline Lightning model (small white line), I can directly connect to read the information in the iPhone, which is not only faster, but also directly synchronize the music in my phone with iTunes.
▲ In public places such as MRT, airports, restaurants and cafes. Hot cables are also applicable. Most of these places provide USB-A sockets for mobile devices. Even if there is no PD charger, you can use the hotline to solve the charging demand.
▲ If both notebook computers and mobile phones adopt Type-C specifications, you may need to prepare a USB/Type-C adapter in the past, and don't forget to bring a transmission line. But now, as long as you use a spicy CC line with Type-C at both ends, you don't have to bother! It is really efficient and convenient to transmit data and charge quickly by the way!
Summary Today, the input end of Apple or Android devices is close to Type-C, especially the output end. Both computers and PD charging heads are almost preparing for supporting more power in the future. Apple recently updated the 30W charger to add the 9V voltage file, which makes the current smallest official PD charger truly support the fast charging of iPhone. In addition, it is recently rumored that Apple's three new iPhone and full-screen iPad Pro will also come with a brand-new 18W fast charging charger, and the attached wires will definitely be changed to USB-C to Lightning. In addition, OPPO and VIVO also formally joined the Type-C PD family, confirming that the era of unified charging of PD is coming. In this brand-new era of dual mainstream power supply, charging cables that can use both traditional USB and USB-C PD will surely become every kind.
Compared with the Type-C products with uneven quality in the market, the hot cable has been improved for two generations, and at the same time, it has obtained many patents in Europe, America and Japan. From the appearance, material and content, from wire specifications to the selection of Type-C connectors (using the same Type-C connectors as Japanese S brand and Korean L brand), it fully conforms to the specifications of USB Association for PD fast charging and Apple's MFi certification standard. Whether you are an Android or iOS user, I believe the two X-Cs introduced in this article.
The manufacturer said that the X-lock spicy cable will be officially listed after Apple opens the MFi certification of USB-C to Lightning cable. It is estimated that the basic suggested price of CC type C is NT$ 590 yuan and the lightning type is NT$ 890 yuan.
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