In 2021, almost all digital devices are now equipped with fast charging technology, which can greatly reduce the time for equipment to restore power, avoid long waits, and quickly put into the working state. Correspondingly, the charging accessories market has also shown a rough growth, compatibility problems between devices have begun to appear, are fast charging why not universal, a bunch of charging accessories at home but not much to use.
"It is better to teach people to fish than to teach people to fish", this issue of "Charging Miscellaneous" will be introduced from the equipment type, use occasion, accessory category and other parts, so that everyone can quickly start from zero to fast charging, and finally let every ordinary player can build their own full fast charging ecological accessories, so that fast charging is better to use.
cell phone
Apple has added USB PD fast charging support for each generation of iPhones since the iPhone 8, which is currently the most versatile fast charging standard. Each generation of iPhone fast charge power has increased slightly, reaching a maximum of 27W by the time of the iPhone 13. When users choose to buy a charger, it is best to buy PD fast charge with more than 30W power, the charging head network has inventoried 23 brands of 40 models of 30W fast charging, the most popular is the 30W mini charge, only Apple 5W or so of the small and portable size.
Xiaomi, redmi, Black Shark, Samsung, Nubia, Red Devil, Lenovo and most other Android mobile phone brands, they are based on ppS fast charging standards to develop private fast charging protocols, which have certain compatibility with PPS. When purchasing a charger, users first check the charger PPS voltage subset, and recommend fast charging products with high current PPS.
Huawei, Honor, OPPO, OnePlus, realme, VIVO, IQOO and other models use their own set of private fast charging research and development routes, and ordinary PD chargers can only shake relatively low fast charging power. Fortunately, these mobile phone manufacturers have opened up the authorization of private agreements to third-party manufacturers, and it is recommended to purchase original fast charging or authorized third-party high-power fast charging products.
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The tablet market iPad occupies a large part of the country, and it is introduced by the iPad. iPad is divided into small screen mini models and large-screen conventional models, they are based on the USB PD general standard to develop fast charging, mini model fast charging power of about 20W, conventional large-screen models of fast charging power of about 30W.
Switch console
The Nintendo Switch game console is one of the first digital products to support USB PD fast charging, and there is no special need when the handheld is charged alone, and 5V3A, or 9V2A can feed it. But the base mode is more picky, must have 15V3A or above PDO voltage file, in order to enter the TV mode output HDMI video signal, small partners can choose more than 45W power PD charger, all with 15V3A PDO.
notebook
At present, as the main sales force of ultrabooks are equipped with PD fast charging, some even equipped with PD + DC dual charging interface, most of the ultrabook charging power is about 65W, high performance can reach 100W. Different manufacturers on the notebook charging module circuit design are different, some manufacturers use a buck module, 5V, 9V, 12V input can be charged, although the power is low but the same can extend the endurance time; some manufacturers use a buck module, must use 20V voltage to enter the charging mode, do not have a 20V charger directly rejected, users choose charging accessories to pay attention to their own notebook is used that kind of program.
For ultra-high-performance game books and workstations, the required power has far exceeded the 100W limit of USB PD 3.0 version, although the new version of PD3.1 supports up to 240W, but currently only Apple Macbook Pro 2021 adopts the standard. These high-performance notebooks usually use a customized interface, and then match a large black brick power adapter, heavy and large carry inconvenient, there are accessories dealers developed a 240W notebook special gallium nitride charger, greatly reducing the volume of weight, the outer belt is more compact and portable.
Desktop usage
Charging on the desktop is a common charging occasion, digital devices do not have much need for volume users can choose mini charging, they have an extremely small three-dimensional size, individual mini cute, on the socket will not interfere with other jack power consumption, is also one of the current hot fast charging categories.
For multi-device users, multi-port charger output power is high, support multi-device charging, power density is high, a multi-port charger to several single-port chargers, the use of multi-port chargers has a variety of benefits, greatly reducing the occupancy of sockets.
If the socket is at the bottom of the desktop or far away from the desktop, a long data cable is required to be comfortable to use. Consumers can consider the desktop charger, which comes with an extension cable to connect to the mains socket, the desktop charger adopts a flat design, and has multiple output ports, which is more convenient for users to operate intuitively on the desktop.
In addition, Bull, Hangjia, aigo, Philips, Zimi, Greenlink, Beth and other brands have successively launched high-power PD fast charging plug boards, which can greatly reduce the messy desktop situation, without charger can also directly enjoy high-power PD fast charging, and can release the jack occupancy rate, electrical equipment does not need to compete with the charger for the jack.
Anker, Lenovo, Akasis, Greenlink, Zikko, CORSAIR, ADG, Western Digital and other manufacturers have launched a docking station that supports ultra-high power output, and the notebook only needs a USB-C cable to connect to the docking station, which can connect to the mouse, keyboard, monitor, card reader, charger and other accessories on the docking station.
Dell, AOC, Xiaomi, BenQ, BOE, LG, Philips and other manufacturers use a full-featured USB-C interface on the display, so that the display to achieve a wire-pass function, notebook using USB-C cable can transmit video signals, but also use the monitor on the USB-A, network port, PD fast charge and other functions.
Cigarette lighter car charger
In the vehicle commuting trip, the charging of digital products has become normalized, and the driver can choose 2 ports and 3 ports of high-power fast charging car chargers to meet the charging needs of multiple devices at the same time. At present, most of the car chargers on the market support 12-24V wide voltage input, whether it is a 24V commercial vehicle, or a 12V car can be used, but the output scheme is to see clearly. Car charging using the buck output scheme cannot output voltages higher than 12V in a 12V sedan voltage environment. The car charger using the buck-boost output scheme does not need to worry about this problem, you can consult customer service or view the charging head network evaluation.
Front and rear dual-charge car chargers
For passengers who often have to pick up and drop off passengers, there is a car charger with an extended extension interface, and the extension line extends to the rear row to provide passengers with fast charging. Jiletang launched a dual-purpose vehicle charger that takes into account the front and rear rows, the biggest feature is that it is equipped with 3A2C five interfaces, whether it is the front row user or the rear passenger can use fast charging at the same time, support multi-device charging at the same time, and solve the problem of multi-person travel charging.
Travel
Small partners who often need to go out, whether it is a long journey to drag the family with a mouth, or a backpack to travel lightly, the portability of the charger is particularly important. Folding pins into the backpack will not rub against each other with other items, as far as possible to choose multiple outputs high-density multi-port gallium nitride fast charging, only need to bring a charger can ensure that multiple devices charge at the same time.
When traveling users travel across regions, the mains environment may change, for example, the local mains is 110V, and products with a wide voltage input of 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz can be selected. In addition, some products also support replacement pins, which can be changed to European rules, English rules, Australian rules, etc. through accessories, which are suitable for local socket use.
Energy storage categories common mobile power supply and outdoor power supply, mobile power supply is the most common energy storage products, when going out for digital products to provide power supply, outdoor power supply is a variety of output modules, and with 220V inverter output "large charging treasure".
Power bank
For users who often carry notebooks out of office, you can choose ultra-high power mobile power, they will generally use power cells, provide more than 65W super power output, charge the notebook while ensuring full blood performance does not reduce frequency. In addition, some Android phones can also support high-power charging through PPS.
By long-distance train, power ration, family sunrise and other users who have a high dependence on electricity, you can choose 30000mAh-60000mAh and other super capacity mobile power, they are fully charged after a charge out of the charging environment can also provide ultra-long battery life, and than carrying several mobile power supplies more worry-free.
The most common short-term outing, mobile phone users recommend using a 10000mAh capacity mobile power supply, power 20W-30W can be, it is the balance between endurance and portability, enough for the mobile phone to provide a full day of endurance protection, while not bringing a great burden of carrying. In addition, you can also choose a mobile power supply with integrated cables, which is more relaxed without having to organize and store cables separately when going out.
iPhone12 full series, iPhone13 full series can choose magnetic battery back clip, battery capacity is generally 3000-5000mAh, although the power is less but also can provide most of the day's endurance, mainly highlight the characteristics of light, adsorption, no need for cables, go out to suck on the back of the phone to go away. At present, Apple original factory, Belkin, mophie, Benks, MOMAX, AENZR, Maddor, AOHI, Nubia and other manufacturers have launched magnetic battery back clips.
For the clothes pocket is shallow and do not want to take the bag to travel with the small partner, renting a shared charging treasure is not impossible, the company has launched a fast charging shared charging treasure, half an hour for the mobile phone to charge 50% of the power and can use most of the day, without dragging the burdensome traditional charging treasure for a long time slow charging.
Outdoor power supply
Portable outdoor power supply, they have a strong performance of USB modules, usually support USB PD two-way charge and discharge, 220V AC output is generally a correction waveform output, mainly for digital products services, light weight, cost-effective relatively prominent. Portable outdoor power supply to make up for the entry outdoor power market gap, through the inverter support 100W or even higher power notebook full blood output, mobile phones, tablets can also provide ultra-long battery life power supply.
Conventional outdoor power supply, equipped with more powerful 220V inverter output performance, usually support more than 500W AC output, multiple AC output holes, and the output waveform is a sine wave, the compatibility is the same as the household mains, can serve common small household appliances. Conventional outdoor power supply is a generalist, good performance is relatively close to the people's price, no panic when the power is interrupted.
All-round outdoor power supply, in addition to supporting 100 watts PD fast charge, sine wave inverter, has a larger power reserve of 1000Wh or even more, the output power reaches more than 1000W, supports super power multi-channel fast charging input, flexible deployment and rapid response, and can be used with solar plates for a long time. The all-round outdoor power supply is suitable for home emergency, outdoor camping, medical rescue, earthquake relief, engineering rescue, commercial performance support and other occasions, providing users with a steady stream of power.
There is a saying that a mobile phone to see if he is a flagship machine to see if it has wireless charging, the current mainstream flagship mobile phone is basically equipped with wireless charging function, iPhone12, 13 series is equipped with magnetic wireless charging function, relatively wired charging, wireless charging is convenient to use, with the release and charge, effective use of fragmented charging to provide users with a longer battery life experience.
Horizontal wireless charger flat design, the internal transmission coil from a single coil to more than ten coils, suitable for the use of the use of the release and charge, the number of coils is directly proportional to the charging range.
Vertical wireless charger is relatively horizontal, the screen is facing the user after the mobile phone is placed, which is convenient for playing while charging, and the multi-coil structure also supports horizontal screen and vertical screen placement, which is convenient for brushing drama to watch videos.
Bracket wireless charger is commonly used on magnetic wireless chargers, generally with spherical joints, close to the alignment adsorption, and set up a base and other charging areas, can take care of a variety of digital devices to charge together.
Android models private standard super power wireless charging, are not universal, they built-in fans actively cool, power even up to 80W or more, users want to experience this speed wireless charging can buy original accessories.
At present, the data cable uses three main categories of fast charging, namely the universal USB-C to USB-C data cable, the USB-C to Lightning data cable for the iPhone, and the USB-A to USB-C private protocol high-current data cable. Data cable has a variety of materials to choose from, TPE wire, silicone wire, braided wire, nylon mesh cable, Kevra wire, etc., they are different degrees of softness and hardness, the degree of durability is also different, everyone's preferences are different, users can choose according to their own habits.
USB-C to USB-C data line charging performance can be divided into 3A 60W ordinary cable and 5A 100W high-current cable, their price gap is not large, if you have a notebook or more than 60W charging high-power mobile phones, it is recommended to buy all 5A 100W high-current cables, to avoid 3A, 5A and other cables at home, resulting in fast charging performance is limited.
USB-C to Lightning data cable is currently used by iPhone and entry-level iPad, due to the particularity of Apple devices, this type of cable must use MFi certified terminals to be stable for a long time, we look for well-known brands and clearly marked "Made For iPhone" words of the product can be purchased.
USB-A to USB-C private protocol high-current data cable, they do not belong to the general standard, the terminal with communication encryption chip, it is recommended to directly purchase the original product.
Charging head net summary
This article is from the equipment, use of occasions, accessories categories for fast charging knowledge introduction, I believe that all small partners have a certain understanding, and then with their own situation comprehensive consideration, you can get a clear fast charging ecological construction plan. Although there are still many mobile phone brands that use private fast charging, with the user voice and market competition into the white-hot, now compared to a few years ago, the general fast charging compatibility has been greatly improved, and the general fast charging will inevitably get better and better. Before the arrival of the complete universal fast charge, what we can do is to learn knowledge, create a full fast charge ecology for ourselves, and enjoy the fun brought by fast charge. Well, the above is all the content of this issue of "Charging Miscellaneous", next time you want to talk about what you are welcome to tell us in the message area, we will see you in the next issue.