CarlJ
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You went out of your way to visit a site dedicated to rumors (and news) about the Mac (and other Apple products). This certainly qualifies. I found it interesting.
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Kuo: Apple Planning Smaller 30W Power Adapter With New Design
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DeepIn2U
macrumors G5
Again see my post above.
Did you read those links did you actually see 'GAN' mentioned? No you didn't you just looked up the charger on Goglel which I did I went to the macrumors article and the link within and that other article with a link that requires a subscription.
you googled searched but you didn't properly reference or research.
30W is included with Macbook Air M1, so making the same 30W adapter smaller for all devices makes sense. But it still should be 45W for the Air to maximize it's charging potential.
blazerunner
Suspended
It damn well better be USB-C, the whole industry is moving that way. Why is Apple dragging it's feet with progress?
Teardown of Brand New Apple 140W USB-C GaN Charger
On october 19, 2021, Apple held the special event, released AirPods 3, 2021 Macbook Pro, and also brought a new color for HomePod mini. The brand new MacBook Pro 16 inch is equipped with powerful processors M1 MAX.It supports up to 140W fast charging. And it’s also the world’s first laptop t
www.chargerlab.com
Here you go, a teardown with actual pictures (guy who runs the website also has a Youtube channel with video of the teardown).
They all did, including one performed did a teardown that I thought was interesting. Anyway, as I’m not the one saying it’s NOT GaN, I’ve no more research to do. As you’re resistant to the facts, there’s really no data out there that will convince you anyway. 🙂
BUT, you see, Apple still didn’t tell me directly it’s GaN though! For all we know, the folks at chargerlab could have PLANTED those chips in there just for their teardown! To make it LOOK like it’s GaN when it can’t be because Apple didn’t say it was. Yeah, see? No proof at all /s 🙂Teardown of Brand New Apple 140W USB-C GaN Charger
On october 19, 2021, Apple held the special event, released AirPods 3, 2021 Macbook Pro, and also brought a new color for HomePod mini. The brand new MacBook Pro 16 inch is equipped with powerful processors M1 MAX.It supports up to 140W fast charging. And it’s also the world’s first laptop t
Here you go, a teardown with actual pictures (guy who runs the website also has a Youtube channel with video of the teardown).
jz0309
macrumors P6
DeepIn2U
macrumors G5
Teardown of Brand New Apple 140W USB-C GaN Charger
On october 19, 2021, Apple held the special event, released AirPods 3, 2021 Macbook Pro, and also brought a new color for HomePod mini. The brand new MacBook Pro 16 inch is equipped with powerful processors M1 MAX.It supports up to 140W fast charging. And it’s also the world’s first laptop t
Here you go, a teardown with actual pictures (guy who runs the website also has a Youtube channel with video of the teardown).
thank you. This completely shows GAN.
no those links to Apples site says nothing about “GAN” in any case sensitivity. Search on apples product page. It’s not listed. I checked moments before you posted in reply in my post on previous page. Both articles said GAN stating Apple confirmed and point
ed to digitizes source statement yet nothing specifically stated GAN from an Apple source just a “mention as in reference aka ‘ apple says gan and pointed to source which didn’t say whom either‘ which is verbatim not a source. That was my boggle with the claim (not you, just the statement).
I put little smile stickers on the sides of all of my chargers. They seem to work better after doing that.
CarlJ
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There’s no need to BUY a new charger every year. Do you throw out your Mac or iPhone every year and buy a new one? Buy a new machine when you actually need one, and then, if your old charger isn’t compatible, then get a new one.
macduke
macrumors G5
I just want Apple to release a charging solution that can charge my MBP, iPad Pro, iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro all at the same time. I don't care if it's a little brick, I want it for travel and I haven't seen a product that can do it all effectively in one package. Basically need five USB-C ports on a small brick that has a three foot wall cord, along with some mini cables for each device. Would need 100W for MBP, 45W for iPad Pro, 30W for iPhone, plus however much you need for fast charging Apple Watch and charging up AirPods Pro. So maybe around a 200W USB-C charger?
For those curious about whether or not the 16” MBP charger was GaN, if they’d ever done a search for “Apple GAN charger” between November of last year and today, they’d have found the chargerlab link (same as I found earlier today). Not only that, there’s a good semiengineering link as well, all of which 100% agree with the Verge article (and the other articles you’ll find on the first page of results) stating the same. I wouldn’t even call “first page results” googling “research”.
Might have been late finding out, but at least now you know. 🙂
With the latest updates to the PD standard, up to 240W is possible, but getting all of that in a smallish package that won’t overheat yet still provide 200W of power distributed to connected devices may take a little while to solve. I doubt Apple would release anything like that, though. That’s what the MFi program’s for.
Don
Can't see Apple releasing product like this.
I'd just start with something like this:
us.anker.com
and add one Nano II 65W/45W for backup or when you just want something light for walking around to be sure:
Can't see Apple releasing product like this.
I'd just start with something like this:
PowerPort Atom PD 4
Super Power - Provides an enormous 100W of charging power - enough to charge 2 USB-C laptops and 2 smartphones at the same time. USB-C Output: 5V = 3A / 9V = 3A / 20V = 5A. USB-A Output 5V = 2.4A max per port. High-Speed Charging - Save up to 1 hour of charging time with USB-C Power Delivery and...
Anker 715 Charger (Nano II 65W)
The Only Charger You Need: Say goodbye to your old power bricks. Anker 715 Charger (Nano II 65W) has the power you need to fast charge your phone, tablet, and U
us.anker.com
You can pick up this charger: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperjuice-245w-usb-c-battery-pack-gan-charger#/
Or this one: https://satechi.net/products/165w-usb-c-4-port-pd-gan-charger
The Hyperjuice provides 245 watts of power and up to 235 when split between the 4 ports, the Satechi 165 watts. Some people don’t like Hyper as a company, as evidenced by them promising to ship early units in December/January for later preorders, and now it’s March and they’re now preparing to ship. And the Satechi is out of stock with no sign of shipping soon either.
The big drawback to those is that they are limited to 100 watts to one port, since they are PD 3.0 and not 3.1. If you want 140 watts from one port you could be waiting a while for PD 3.1 chargers.
As for Apple, they don’t seem to be on the same page with multi USB chargers. There’s no sign of them preparing a new charger with multi USB ports. Maybe they don’t think they can do better than the above chargers.
I think it’s more that they have the MFi program and Apple limiting what they make creates a wide open field for their licensees.
I don’t think there’s MFi USB-C power supplies. Lightning cables, yes, MagSafe yes, but not power bricks.
You’re right, the MFi devices I found refer to the included cable, not just the chargers.
IIRC, TechInsights did a teardown/analysis and posted a teaser on their blog.From a link here on MacRumors
Apple’s new 140W charger can fast charge a lot more than just your MacBook Pro
You won’t be limited to Apple’s hardware for fast-charging.www.theverge.com
Have I torn one open to prove it? Nope, but there are folks on the internet that have, not hard to find.
szw-mapple fan
macrumors 68040
definition:
Neither Apple‘s 140W,
140W USB-C Power Adapter
The 140W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office or on the go for your 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2021). Buy now.www.apple.com
Nor the 96W charges on their product page states either is a GAN charger.
96W USB-C Power Adapter
The 96W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office or on the go. While this power adapter is compatible with any USB-C–enabled device, Apple recommends pairing it with your 16-inch MacBook Pro for optimal charging performance.www.apple.com
edit:
Apple's 140W Power Adapter is Company's First GaN Charger, Supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1
Apple has confirmed to The Verge that its new 140W USB-C power adapter is the company's first charger based on gallium nitride or "GaN" technology, which allows for smaller, lighter, and more power efficient chargers than silicon-based chargers. Without the use of GaN, the 140W power adapter...www.macrumors.com
links to
Apple Reportedly Planning Smaller and Lighter GaN-Based Chargers
Navitas Semiconductor is expected to obtain orders from Apple in 2021 for fast charging solutions based on gallium nitride or "GaN" technology, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes. The report claims that Apple's chipmaking partner TSMC will supply Navitas with GaN chips as part...
links to
Unikorn to begin production of 100W GaN-on-Si chips
Unikorn Semiconductor, a provider of foundry services for III-V compound semiconductor components, will extend production of GaN-on-Si chips for fast charging devices from 65W chips to 100W ones in second-half 2021, according to Lee Biing-jye, chairman of Epistar, the parent company of Unikorn.www.digitimes.com
without a subscription to the final link not once is there a proper confirmation by Apple in print stating either is a GAN charger just a statement that 1 source confirmed yet said source is not linked to show from the horses mouth. I have issue with this type of reporting.
Apple confirmed that this is a GaN changer when contacted by the Verge.