Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer
Adafruit has released a USB Type-C CC Resistor Fixer to address common power issues in devices that lack the required 5.1K resistors for C-to-C connections. This small hardware component is designed to bridge the gap for mis-designed ports that fail to negotiate power correctly.
Why it matters
It provides a practical solution for hardware enthusiasts dealing with non-compliant USB-C implementations in consumer electronics.
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Do you have any devices with USB C connections that don't seem to power or work when plugged into another USB C port? Chances are, the designers skimped a few pennies or just forgot to put in the two 5.1K CC resistors required for C-to-C connections at 5V. It can drive you batty because some computers care and some don't!
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