r/USB

Do usb cables limit the ammount if current going through?
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Do usb cables limit the ammount if current going through?

I have a cheap usb a to usb c cable and the max amperage it says is 2.1 amps and 18 watts.

First question: does that mean i can charge with 8.5 volts max? (18 watts divided by 2.1) But it‘s not allowed to charge with 3.6 amps at 5 volts (18 watts divided by 5 volts) because its over 2.1 amps?

Second question: Is this cable going to limit the current going through? For example if i used a 30 watt charger to charge a power bank with it, is it going to charge slower because it limits the current? Or is it going to heat up and maybe melt?

The cable has a tüv and CE logo on it

Thanks in advance

u/TopConcentrate8484 — 10 days ago
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The longest USB cable (C to C) I currently have , banana for scale

2M in length, standard 60w PD

Price $3 ,but quality is really good because of regional pricing

u/TopConcentrate8484 — 9 days ago