Apollo 11 vs. USB-C Chargers (2020)

In this web content, the author compares the power of the Apollo 11 Guidance Computer (AGC) to modern USB-C chargers. They analyze the CPUs contained in different chargers and highlight their features and capabilities. The most powerful CPU in the comparison is from the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2, which runs at a much higher clock speed and has more program space than the AGC. The author claims that the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2 is 563 times faster than the AGC for most applications. They also discuss memory and program storage space differences between the AGC and the chargers. However, the author acknowledges that there are certain hardware features in the AGC that may not be replicated in software. They conclude by discussing the complexity and increasing capabilities of USB-C chargers and their impact on firmware and manufacturing.

https://forrestheller.com/Apollo-11-Computer-vs-USB-C-chargers.html

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