KeyStomach0 OP t1_jaeslx3 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Reply to comment by mmmmmmBacon12345 in ELI5: why are male to male USB-C cables not dangerous like male to male wall plugs are? by KeyStomach0

So it's like that to reduce heating, thanks!

KeyStomach0 OP t1_jaesgxw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Reply to comment by dkf295 in ELI5: why are male to male USB-C cables not dangerous like male to male wall plugs are? by KeyStomach0

I get it now, thanks.

KeyStomach0 OP t1_jaeqkj9 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Reply to comment by dkf295 in ELI5: why are male to male USB-C cables not dangerous like male to male wall plugs are? by KeyStomach0

Got it, thanks. Never really thought that it would be as simple as shielding the contacts like that.

If we can shield contacts in USB-C, why can't do the same with wall plugs. Is there any practical reason why the contact wires need to be exposed on wall plugs?

KeyStomach0 OP t1_jaeq5y0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Reply to comment by Jason_Peterson in ELI5: why are male to male USB-C cables not dangerous like male to male wall plugs are? by KeyStomach0

Thanks, So there's no feature verifying the wire is plugged or not like I suspected, the metal part is just neutral and the real hot contact is protected by the metal.