Technical white paper | HP USB Type-C™
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Accessories
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Current HP USB Type-C™ AC adapters are designed to support an output voltage of 5V@3A for 15W adapters and
15V@3A for 45W adapters.
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HP AC adapters do not support variable voltage output.
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Any dongle, adapter, or accessory that supports HP USB Type-C™ AC adapters will allow or reject power output
based on the computer’s capabilities.
NOTE:
For optimal compatibly and performance, HP recommends using an HP branded USB Type-C™ power adapter
and cable.
Features and compatibility for USB Type-C™ hosts and accessories
HP computers - USB Type-C™ features
The table below shows the USB Type-C™ capabilities and features of HP computers.
USB Type-C™
feature
Summary
of feature
ZBook
G3-Mobile
Workstations
HP Elite x2
1012 G1
Tablet/
HP EliteBook
Folio G1
HP Pro
Tablet
608 G1
600 G2/700 G3/
800 G3/1030
G1/1040 G3
series
Notebooks
Desktop 800
Series DM
& AiO
Desktop PCIe
Card for 6/7/8
TWR, MT, SFF
USB
USB 3.0/3.1
USB 3.1 G2
USB 3.1 G2
USB 3.1 G1
USB 3.1 G1
USB 3.1 G1
USB 3.1 G1
Thunderbolt™
Thunderbolt™ 3
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
DP
Alternative
Mode Support
for Display Port
x2 & x4
x2 & x4
x2 & x4
No
No
No
Power
delivery output
Provide power
for accessories
3A (15W)
1.5A/3A
(7.5W/15W)
1.5A (7.5W)
3A (15W)
3A (15W)
3A (15W)
Input power
AC Power/
System Charging
No
36W
15W
No
No
No
USB Type-C™ compatible HP accessories
The tables below showcase a list of key USB Type-C™ accessories and a brief description of the features available.
Dongles
Description/features
Power role(s)
Equipment description
HP USB-C™ to USB 3
Adapter
HP USB-C™ to USB 3.0 Adapter
with Type-A receptacle
Consumer
Convert the notebook or tablet’s USB-C™ port to
USB 3.0 with the HP USB-C™ to USB 3.0 Adapter
HP USB-C™ to
VGA Display Adapter
VGA
Consumer
Alternative mode is DisplayPort™
HP USB-C™ to HDMI
Display Adapter
HDMI
Consumer
Alternative mode is DisplayPort™
HP USB-C™ to
Ethernet/USB3/
USB-C Adapter
HP USB Type-C™ (male) to RJ45
(female), USB3 (female) and
USB-C™ (female)
Consumer
Combinational dongle
HP USB-C™ to HDMI/
VGA/ USB-C™ Adapter
USB Type-C™ (male) to
HDMI (female), VGA (female),
USB Type-C™ (female) adapter
Consumer
Dongle
HP USB-C™ to US 3.0 mm
and 4.5 mm Adapter
USB Type-C™ to 4.5 mm and
3.0 mm Combo DC Jacks
Supplier
Charges computer using the HP Smart AC Adapter
(18 to 65W)
