[ale42]

This might apply to (most) IT devices. But there are devices that require 24 V, or 48 V, or any other voltage that USB-C can't supply, and that for various reasons (space, EMI, possibly even compliance with some safety regulation) can't contain an integrated power supply unit from 120/230 V mains. Of course this should be an exception and most consumer devices can definitely work with the regular voltages and currents that USB-C can supply.

[Vexs]

It's a bit silly IMO, but USB PD EPR _can_ support 24v and 48v- for charging laptops, I believe. The day I see a server rack with a pair of USBCs plugged into it is a far day off I hope though.

[ale42]

Didn't know, thanks for the info... I still have to see a power supply capable of delivering those voltages on USB-C though. All the ones I've seen can output 5V, 12V and 19V.

[yellowapple]

> But there are devices that require 24 V, or 48 V, or any other voltage that USB-C can't supply, and that for various reasons (space, EMI, possibly even compliance with some safety regulation) can't contain an integrated power supply unit from 120/230 V mains.

Sounds like a job for Power-over-Ethernet :)

[lupire]

That's fine but it should be a standard for a entire class of products.

[ale42]

Totally agree. Using something like USB-PD that has voltage negotiation on the wire might increase the price of some appliances (especially those that have just minimal electronics inside), but a standard connector (like just a barrel jack?) would already be nice thing!