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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | {{incomplete|Created by a USB-DC PLUG. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
− | + | USB-C connectors are the newest version of the USB standard, and were controversial on launch{{citation needed}} for reasons Randall [[927: Standards|previously covered]]. Randall proposes a new type of connector which would see two USB plugs side-by-side able to be inserted simultaneously by housing them inside a {{w|NEMA_connector#NEMA_1|NEMA 1-15P}} plug, also known as a Type A plug, that is usually used for AC current (standard on small appliances in the United States). This does not seem to offer any advantages other than reviving the controversy. Furthermore, accidentally plugging the prongs into an outlet is likely to damage your connected device, as the voltage of a NEMA 1 circuit is about six times as large as the maximum for USB-C. The connector therefore is considered cursed. | |
− | + | The title text indicates that an equivalent for the 3-pronged Type B plug for AC current could be created easily by incorporating a USB-B plug, which are small and square-shaped and could therefore function as the ground prong which would make the overall appearance similar to a {{w|NEMA_connector#NEMA_5|NEMA 5-15P}} plug. | |
− | + | Typically, the other end of detachable power cords for appliances is one of the plugs specified in the {{w|IEC_60320|IEC 60320}} standard, so presumably for Randall's connector application would substitute USB-C sockets in a C9 or similar configuration. | |
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− | + | The cursed plug would likely not fit the standard mains socket, as the NEMA plug pins have a 6.4×1.5 mm cross-section and the USB-C is 8.4×2.6 mm. | |
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+ | There are many things "Cursed" about this. Including, but not limited to | ||
+ | *The plug wont fit a power outlet | ||
+ | *The plug likely isn't rated to fit a power outlet | ||
+ | *The plug would likely occupy 6+ ports of a USB-C hub with vertical ports | ||
+ | *The plug may (or may not) fit 2 phones at a time | ||
*Any device meant to be connected to the full plug would need vertical ports, making any theoretical device quite thick. | *Any device meant to be connected to the full plug would need vertical ports, making any theoretical device quite thick. | ||
− | + | *The plug being mimicked is typically not found in a double male configuration implying that the cord is attached to a device at the other end in a non removable way | |
− | *The plug being mimicked is typically not found in a double male configuration implying that the cord is attached to a device at the other end in a non removable way | ||
− | + | ==Transcript== | |
− | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | |
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− | + | :[A picture of a plug with two prongs is shown. Each prong is a USB-C connector.] | |
− | + | :Title: Cursed Connectors #187 | |
− | + | :Subtitle: Dual USB-C | |
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− | :Dual USB-C | ||
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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