04-02-2016, 08:18 AM
When I get mine I'll measure the standby consumption on the bench. Even a sensitive power meter will struggle to measure the odd watt when it's in circuit. Which reminds me I really ought to buy a plug-in power meter.
One would hope that the USB section will be protected by some kind of device. Whether it be a fuse, PTC, fusible resistor etc. Many plug-in "wall wart" phone chargers etc don't have a fuse, certainly not one that's accessible to the user. The important point is that if it fails, it fails safe. Not with smoke and flame. That's a matter of good design and proper approval. There are a lot of poor quality chargers around which don't meet the required standards. They usually carry the CE mark, meaning "China Electric"
One would hope that the USB section will be protected by some kind of device. Whether it be a fuse, PTC, fusible resistor etc. Many plug-in "wall wart" phone chargers etc don't have a fuse, certainly not one that's accessible to the user. The important point is that if it fails, it fails safe. Not with smoke and flame. That's a matter of good design and proper approval. There are a lot of poor quality chargers around which don't meet the required standards. They usually carry the CE mark, meaning "China Electric"
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