Belkin introduces 45W GaN charger with retractable cable - Zamin.uz

Belkin has introduced a new 45W GaN charger featuring an innovative retractable cable, addressing the common issue of tangled cables. The device, model WCH023, includes a 0.8-meter USB-C cable that au... Read original →

Belkin’s 45W GaN charger with a retractable cable signals a strategic pivot in consumer power accessories—from raw performance to integrated user experience. Technically, falling GaN chip costs and widespread USB PD 3.1/PPS adoption will accelerate the phase-out of silicon-based chargers, boosting wafer foundry utilization at TSMC (Taiwan, China) and X-FAB. Regulatory pressures from the EU Battery Regulation and U.S. DOE efficiency mandates make its 92% conversion efficiency and 90% recycled housing not just compliant but a competitive moat that raises entry barriers. Rivals like Anker and Baseus will likely mimic the modular form factor, yet those lacking IP depth risk commoditization. Over the next 12–24 months, such 'high-density, low-entropy' designs—featuring auto-retraction and thermal optimization—will become standard in mid-power fast charging and catalyze GaN’s expansion into higher-wattage laptop adapters.