ITXPower Open-Source Project: Transform Idle PC Power Supplies into USB Type-C Chargers

Core Breakthrough: Idle PC Power Supplies Turned into Fast Chargers, Adapting to Mainstream Specifications

Recently, the PowerPi team officially launched the ITXPower open-source project, which has successfully transformed idle PC power supplies into PD chargers through groundbreaking technology, and is particularly well-suited to meet the core needs of 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers. This innovation not only revitalizes a large number of idle PC power supplies but also invites global industry partners to build a technical ecosystem through an open-source collaboration model, injecting strong impetus into the development of the green circular economy and the popularization of fast-charging technology. Among them, the compatibility with 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers has become one of the core highlights of the project.

Relevant data shows that the global inventory of PC power supplies has exceeded 1 billion units. A large number of power supplies are idled with the upgrading of computers, which not only causes serious resource waste but also brings considerable environmental pressure. The launch of the ITXPower project has accurately addressed this industry pain point, with a clear and efficient core technical path: the 12V output of the PC power supply is boosted to 48V through a dedicated ITXPower module, and then precisely regulated by DCDC step-down technology, ultimately stably outputting PD3.1 high-voltage fast charging, which can flexibly match the power supply needs of mainstream fast-charging devices such as 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers. This conversion scheme is not only mature and reliable in technology but also realizes the efficient reuse of idle resources, greatly reducing the cost for users to obtain high-spec 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers.

Clear Technical Path: Solving Idleness Issues and Reducing Fast-Charging Costs

Relevant data shows that the global inventory of PC power supplies has exceeded 1 billion units. A large number of power supplies are idled with the upgrading of computers, which not only causes serious resource waste but also brings considerable environmental pressure. The launch of the ITXPower project has accurately addressed this industry pain point, with a clear and efficient core technical path: the 12V output of the PC power supply is boosted to 48V through a dedicated ITXPower module, and then precisely regulated by DCDC step-down technology, ultimately stably outputting PD3.1 high-voltage fast charging, which can flexibly match the power supply needs of mainstream fast-charging devices such as 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers. This conversion scheme is not only mature and reliable in technology but also realizes the efficient reuse of idle resources, greatly reducing the cost for users to obtain high-spec 65W

chargers and USB Type C chargers.

It is worth noting that the ITXPower project is highly compatible with the ITX motherboard standard — as a mainstream size specification for PC motherboards, its excellent compatibility eliminates the need for additional design of dedicated enclosures for the project. Users can directly use existing computer cases or simply modify small host cases as PD charger enclosures. Whether equipped with a 65W charger or a USB Type C charger module, stable installation and efficient operation can be achieved. This design has greatly improved the practicality and convenience of the scheme, further lowering the modification threshold for ordinary users, allowing more people to easily own cost-effective 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers.

Adapting to ITX Standard: No Dedicated Enclosure Needed, Ultra-Low Modification Threshold

It is worth noting that the ITXPower project is highly compatible with the ITX motherboard standard — as a mainstream size specification for PC motherboards, its excellent compatibility eliminates the need for additional design of dedicated enclosures for the project. Users can directly use existing computer cases or simply modify small host cases as PD charger enclosures. Whether equipped with a 65W charger or a USB Type C charger module, stable installation and efficient operation can be achieved. This design has greatly improved the practicality and convenience of the scheme, further lowering the modification threshold for ordinary users, allowing more people to easily own cost-effective 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers.

To accelerate the improvement and upgrading of the project ecosystem, the PowerPi team adheres to the concept of open-source sharing and invites global chip companies, engineers, technology enthusiasts, designers, and other professionals from all walks of life to participate. In the future, PowerPi will officially open PCB size documents and product parameter definitions, including adaptation details for 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers, and simultaneously synchronize open-source progress in real-time through the PowerPi official website and major social platforms to ensure the transparency and collaboration of the entire project development process. Many industry insiders stated that the project's in-depth adaptation to fast-charging devices such as 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers will further expand the application scenarios of fast-charging technology.

Open-Source Sharing: Inviting Global Participation to Improve Fast-Charging Ecosystem

To accelerate the improvement and upgrading of the project ecosystem, the PowerPi team adheres to the concept of open-source sharing and invites global chip companies, engineers, technology enthusiasts, designers, and other professionals from all walks of life to participate. In the future, PowerPi will officially open PCB size documents and product parameter definitions, including adaptation details for 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers, and simultaneously synchronize open-source progress in real-time through the PowerPi official website and major social platforms to ensure the transparency and collaboration of the entire project development process. Many industry insiders stated that the project's in-depth adaptation to fast-charging devices such as 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers will further expand the application scenarios of fast-charging technology.

The launch of the ITXPower open-source project has not only completed the value reconstruction of idle PC power supplies but also built an open and win-win technical collaboration platform. Its precise adaptation to 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers provides a new path for the popularization of fast-charging devices. In the future, with the participation of more contributors, the project is expected to further optimize technical solutions, improve the adaptation efficiency and charging performance of 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers, expand application scenarios in more fields, promote the innovative breakthrough and widespread popularization of fast-charging technology, and make important contributions to green and low-carbon development and technological innovation.

Value Reconstruction: Empowering Green Technology and Promoting Fast-Charging Popularization

The launch of the ITXPower open-source project has not only completed the value reconstruction of idle PC power supplies but also built an open and win-win technical collaboration platform. Its precise adaptation to 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers provides a new path for the popularization of fast-charging devices. In the future, with the participation of more contributors, the project is expected to further optimize technical solutions, improve the adaptation efficiency and charging performance of 65W chargers and USB Type C chargers, expand application scenarios in more fields, promote the innovative breakthrough and widespread popularization of fast-charging technology, and make important contributions to green and low-carbon development and technological innovation.