Why do I need an active Type-c cable?

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Agamed2017-08-29 14:34:41

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Agamed, 2017-08-29 14:34:41

As an example, there is electronics in this cable.
And this is not.
What tasks do you really need the first one for?

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WayMax, 2017-08-30
@Agamed

Are you all blind? The first cable supports video signal transmission. The second one is not.

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iBird Rose, 2017-08-29
@iiiBird

Well, if you think logically, then you can transfer data with the first one. those. and connect to a computer, etc.
And the second one is only suitable for charging
BUT considering that these are Chinese - they both can only be suitable for charging.

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vitaliy2, 2017-11-05
@vitaliy2

Perhaps to report on their characteristics. Imagine that you took a thin cable and use it to charge your phone with 3A currents. Such a cable will simply melt. Accordingly, until the cable reports that 3A can be driven along it, it is possible that devices will not drive 3A along it.
Of course, the simplest commands will be used to communicate capabilities, i.e. the cable will remain a simple device. At least if I guessed what the active cable is for.
In fact, it turns out that an active cable may have a larger set of functions, for example, charging with higher currents, or maybe something else.