The chipmaker's new tech mix is fundamentally incompatible, says Google engineer
According to Google engineer, Benson Leung, all the devices which support Qualcomm Inc.’s Quick Charge technology and USB-C have reported to have significant flaws. In simpler terms, it means that a same device cannot support both standards.
The chipmaker’s Quick Charge technology has been shipped on a large number of devices including, but not limited to, LG G5, HTC 10, and Samsung Galaxy S7. The new technology claims that it can support USB 3.1 Gen 1 transfer speeds in addition to USB-C, which, according to the claims made by the company, means that the user can avail both top-end directionless cable and USB 3.1 transfer rates. However, the findings of Google’s engineer have raised doubts over the performance of the technology.
In the simpler term the problem which the technology has is that even though it’s capable of charging a phone at up to 18W, it however takes data lines on the USB-C device to charge it. In other words, USB-C specs don’t allow the variable voltage tricks which are supported by QC 3.0 and others in order to top up the battery quickly. Therefore, it is technically impossible to fast charge the device and simultaneously communicate with it –the device can still be conveniently charged when attached to PC.
So does this mean that the devices like LG G5 or HTC 10 are prone to catching fire after heating up? According to Qualcomm this isn’t the case and that the company has received no complaints regarding the matter.
Qualcomm had earlier faced similar issues with its Snapdragon’s previous processor which heated up the devices in which it was installed and that was the reason why the South Korean tech giant, Samsung, withdrew Qualcomm’s supply of the mobile chip and preferred using their in-home manufactured chips. The chipmaker’s stock had plunged down a lot after the proposed flaw and only in the current year the stock slightly gained its momentum back. If the reported issue is concerning then the company’s stock will likely repeat the last year’s history. Although the company has been denying for any potential problems, the tech expert –Google engineer –is skeptical about the unusual mix of two technologies.
The exact danger which the technology mix possesses is still unknown. Leung has not provided the exact details except for indicating that this mix is not compatible. For the current users, it will be safe to use the compatible and reliable charging devices to safe the devices for any potential damage.
The reported news haven’t affected the chipmaker’s stock as yet. At the market which closed on Monday, Qualcomm stock stood at a price of $52.43.
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