[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
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USB Power Delivery
A fast-charging standard over USB-C that can deliver up to 100W+ to phones and laptops.
Also known as:
USB PD
Power Delivery
PD
USB-C PD
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
USB Power Delivery (PD) negotiates higher voltages over USB-C for fast charging. Laptops show Charging via USB (Power Delivery): Yes, 100 W; phones use PD (often with PPS) for quick top-ups.
PD also powers docks and monitors. It complements proprietary fast charging.
Related Technical Terms
Fast Charging
High-wattage wired charging to reach 50% in ~30 minutes; higher watts = faster.
Battery
Thunderbolt
A very fast USB-C port standard (40 Gbps) for docks, external GPUs, displays, and storage.
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USB Type-C
The modern reversible connector for charging, data, and video; found on nearly all new devices.
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