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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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 Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:07 am Post subject: Panel mounted USB power ports for Apple devices? |
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Jeez!
I like how Spruce says it's "backordered, ships in 5-10 business days",
as if someone is going to keeps some of those in inventory. Ha!
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On 8/14/2014 9:40 AM, Werner Schneider wrote:
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milgrom(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:29 am Post subject: Panel mounted USB power ports for Apple devices? |
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Hello all,
I am not (yet) building a plane but have been following this particular topic with interest. Two days ago a new style USB connector was announced:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/08/small-reversible-usb-type-c-connector-finalized
Here's a quote from the article: "The USB Promoter Group announced today that it has finalized the design of the USB Type-C plug, a new type of USB plug that's designed to completely replace every size of all current USB connectors."
And here's the official press release: http://www.usb.org/press/USB_Type-C_Specification_Announcement_Final.pdf
Note that this new USB connector is designed to supply up to 100 watts of power at 5 volts DC! To put that in perspective, today's iPhone draws about 5 watts when charging and an iPad draws about 12. But as battery capacity improves for handheld devices, manufacturers will no doubt invent a way to charge future batteries faster by drawing power at a higher rate.
So, in order to "future proof" your cockpit with the flexibility to charge both today's and tomorrow's handheld electronic devices, it seems logical to me to NOT install one of today's USB ports. Instead, reconsider the idea of installing a cigarette lighter port or (gasp) even a 110 volt AC outlet somewhere in your cockpit, then plugging in the most appropriate off-the-shelf USB charger to suit your needs at that time. For example, here's a newly-announced 4-port USB charger for a cigarette lighter that can supply up to 12 watts per port:
http://www.aukey.com/product/car-charger-cc01-black
In conclusion: battery/charging technologies for handheld consumer electronic devices are evolving quickly, so don't lock yourself into a solution for your airplane that will not accommodate your future needs!
Mark Milgrom
On 8/14/14 9:40 AM, Werner Schneider wrote:
[quote]--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Werner Schneider <glastar(at)gmx.net> (glastar(at)gmx.net)
And then you can have the "certified" one from Wichita
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/chargingport11-13044.php
Not sure if that price does include the installation and paperwork 
Cheers Werner
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