Portable devices can easily evolve to USB Type-C with PD (Power Delivery) using the MAX77596 synchronous buck converter from Maxim. The MAX77596 operates from a supply as low as 3.5 V and as high as ...

The USB Type-C connector and power delivery (PD) specification has brought radical changes to the mobile device industry, and USB Type-C PD 3.0 could optimize battery charging for portable devices.

The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is happening, though.

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Geoffrey Morrison The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter has been updated to ...

For the last decade or so, we’ve been powering and charging our portable devices with USB. It’s a system that works; you charge batteries with DC, and you don’t want to have a wall wart for every ...

USB cables? What a pain. You can never find the right type of connector when you need one, or you can’t figure out which way is up when you plug the cable in. These ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Most commonly used electronic devices have some type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. These ports come in Micro, ...

Virtually all smartphone manufacturers have eliminated the 3.5mm audio jack even though it has long been the standard connector for a huge range of audio equipment over the past century. Most flagship ...

Motorola have today announced the new Moto Z and Moto Z Force devices and the world has been busy taking a look at these two phones. The Moto Z is based around the current flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon ...