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by kevin_thibedeau 2327 days ago
Then you can't use USB-PD protocol and only get the gimped resistor-based current negotiation.
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USB-PD doesn't use the data wires (dp/dn or the two high speed diffpairs), it uses a sidechannel (CC). You can have a full PD implementation without a host controller or any data connection.