USB Charging
USB Power Delivery PPS
Programmable Power Supply, or PPS, lets compatible USB Power Delivery chargers and devices adjust voltage and current within supported ranges.
Related: USB Power Delivery · USB Fast Charging · USB-C Charging
Characteristics
Review how PPS fits within USB Power Delivery, how adjustable output works, what compatible devices can request, and why support must exist at both ends.
| Full name | Programmable Power Supply |
|---|---|
| Parent technology | USB Power Delivery |
| Output behavior | Adjustable output within power ranges advertised by a compatible source |
| Device control | The connected device can request changes within the supported PPS range |
| Main benefit | Finer charging control that can improve efficiency for supported charging implementations |
| Universal in USB PD? | No; both the charger and device must specifically support PPS |
USB PD PPS articles
Explore guides about USB PD PPS chargers, programmable power, device compatibility, cables, fast charging, and practical charging behavior.
