The diagram shows the circuit of a versatile USB power socket that safely converts the 12V battery voltage into stable 5V. This circuit makes it possible to power/recharge any USB power-operated ...

Every day, countless family arguments arise on the subject of who gets to charge their device on the move. Sometimes a car just doesn’t have enough power sockets to go round, and that’s why ...

While seemingly mundane, wall phone chargers — whether that's a GaN phone charger, fast charger, or just the regular USB-A charger — have become a necessary staple in your daily routine. You need it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB charging is everywhere, and if you have a newly built apartment or home, you may have a USB wall socket. It makes life convenient for ...

A computer is used to control the ON/OFF switch of two power sockets with PIC18F4550 through the USB port. The USB was chosen to work with the PIC18F4550 microcontroller because the 500mA power ...

I was looking at power boards in a hardware shop yesterday and noticed that a) many of them had USB sockets, and that b) the ratings for the USB sockets varied widely, from 1A to 3A. If I wanted to ...

12V or 5V DC water-resistant power ports to keep your mounted and portable accessories juiced up and functioning while on the road. Sometimes a plan just comes together and when it does, it’s good — ...

If you’re running out of sockets for all your gadgets, there is now a simple solution. Midlands-based Group Gear is selling a power plate complete with two UK 3-pin sockets, as well as two built-in ...