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chongli
5 months ago
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J-Link Compact USB-C Issues
The cable can still be a fire hazard if it’s a cheap cable that lies about its rated wattage, no?
rokkamokka
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That goes for anything that lies about its rating though
chongli
5 months ago
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Right but consumers are much more likely to buy a cheap USB charge cable that lies about its rating (via internal chip) than an Ethernet cable that lies about its rating on the package.
NetMageSCW
5 months ago
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It doesn’t seem to be a huge problem with extension cords.
dotancohen
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Do ethernet cables even specify a wattage?
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