On 5/9/23, Michael Hennebry <hennebry(a)web.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu> wrote:
To be clear, what does compatible mean?
I hope it means that an adapter does not require any electronics.
'Tis just an extension chord with a C-male
on one end and an A-female on the other.
Is that what it means?
Correct, USB-A to USB-C adapters/cords are dumb/passive. It was
deliberately designed so cheapskate manufacturers of keyboards and
mice can just change the plugs at the end of their unreplaceable
cables at minimal cost to them and maximal cost to us. :-D