What capabilities does USB PD 3.0 support?

USB PD 3.0 supports, power delivery (up to 100W).

5/10 Aging

USB PD 3.0

Q: How future-proof is USB PD 3.0?

USB PD 3.0 has a future-proof score of 5/10. PPS is widely adopted for phone fast charging. PD 3.1 extends range to 240W but PD 3.0 covers most phones.

Power Delivery

Max Speed

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Max Resolution

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Power Delivery

100W

Released

2015

Added Programmable Power Supply (PPS) for optimized charging with granular voltage/current control. Required by Samsung Super Fast Charging and other adaptive charging protocols.

Power Delivery 100W

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Capabilities

Data ✗

Video ✗

Audio ✗

Power ✓

Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

PPS is widely adopted for phone fast charging. PD 3.1 extends range to 240W but PD 3.0 covers most phones.

Compatible Connectors

USB Type-C

Cables

USB-C 100W PD Charging Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C L-Shaped Short Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C Magnetic Breakaway Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (Right Angle)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (USB4 40Gbps)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C