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Subject: Re: Samsung T7 external SSD support?
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Steve Kargl writes:


> which is what I expected.  So, the extension cable seems to be an issue.

USB-C is objectively an amazing feat of data transmission, and there is no
margin for shoddy cables.

This is the insides of a USB-C cable:

	https://opencircuitsbook.com/#outtake-28

(The "Open Circuits" book is highly recommeded!)

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