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by squilliam 2355 days ago
USB-C is overkill for just being a dumb power connector. I can buy average barrel-jacked PSUs for cheaper than a single USB-C PD cable! and then you have you pay for all the expensive USB PD components on the product as well just to support it.
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Interesting Question. I will have to look up on the BOM cost difference.