Hardware Arc

(Season 4) Minisode 7 – We’ll USB-C You Later, Apple

Okay, the Apple in the title is just rubbing it in their faces- this minisode is about USB-C! It’s a compact connector you may have seen on your smartphone (if you don’t have an iPhone), laptop, and/or tablet. And just recently… well okay, Apple’s been making a fuss.

Sources:

Older Ports:

USB History:

USB Superposition:

Lightning Connector:

EU Parliament on Common Charging Port:

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(Season 4) Minisode 1 – Do I Need a (CPU) Architect?

We’ve had a whole episode on CPUs last season, but we never really got into the nitty-gritty of architecture. You’ve heard of Apple ditching their long-term relationship with Intel for something with more… ARMs- but does that make a difference to you, the consumer?

Sources:

Apple and Rosetta 2:

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(Season 3) Episode 23 – The Dangers of Fast Charging

We’ve covered batteries- but you may be wondering… how do they charge so quickly now? Recent developments have brought down the time to charge a phone to full to 8 minutes – but how does that even work? And, well… is it safe?

Sources:

Voltage, Watts, and Amps:

Lithium Ion Charging:

Qualcomm Quick Charge:

Xiaomi HyperCharge (200W):

USB Power Delivery (USB-PD):

Oppo VOOC / OnePlus Warp Charge:

Extending Lithium Battery Lifetime:

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