Abstract: Embodiments may include apparatuses, systems, and methods for direct current power distribution. An apparatus includes a first power contact, a second power contact, and a controller coupled to the first power contact and the second power contact. The first power contact is coupled to a first power distribution line supplying DC power to the first power contact at a first voltage level. The second power contact is coupled to a second power distribution line supplying DC power to the second power contact at a second voltage level different from the first voltage level. The controller is to control a first power connection established with the first power contact based on a first power contract, or a second power connection established with the second power contact based on a second power contract. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may include apparatuses, systems, and methods for direct current power distribution. An apparatus includes a first power contact, a second power contact, and a controller coupled to the first power contact and the second power contact. The first power contact is coupled to a first power distribution line supplying DC power to the first power contact at a first voltage level. The second power contact is coupled to a second power distribution line supplying DC power to the second power contact at a second voltage level different from the first voltage level. The controller is to control a first power connection established with the first power contact based on a first power contract, or a second power connection established with the second power contact based on a second power contract. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments may include apparatuses, systems, and methods for direct current power distribution. An apparatus includes a first power contact, a second power contact, and a controller coupled to the first power contact and the second power contact. The first power contact is coupled to a first power distribution line supplying DC power to the first power contact at a first voltage level. The second power contact is coupled to a second power distribution line supplying DC power to the second power contact at a second voltage level different from the first voltage level. The controller is to control a first power connection established with the first power contact based on a first power contract, or a second power connection established with the second power contact based on a second power contract. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug.

Abstract: A method of providing power to electronics within a cable is described. The method may include communicatively coupling a first device to a second device via a cable. The cable may include electronic components integrated within the cable. The method may also include providing a signal from the first device to the second device. The method may also include providing, via an internal power line within the cable, power to the integrated electronic components. The method may also include providing, via a device power line within the cable, power between the first device and the second device, wherein the internal power line and the device power line are electrically isolated from one another inside the cable.

Abstract: A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug.

Abstract: Described are embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for link power management in an I/O interconnect. An apparatus for link power management in an I/O interconnect of a computer apparatus may include a switching fabric having a first switch and a second switch, configured to simultaneously transport first data packets over a first path of a link between a port of the first switch and a port of the second switch and second data packets over a second path of the link. The apparatus may include a power management unit configured to modify a power state of the port of the first switch based at least in part on relative power states of the first path and the second path. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug.

Abstract: A method of providing power to electronics within a cable is described. The method may include communicatively coupling a first device to a second device via a cable. The cable may include electronic components integrated within the cable. The method may also include providing a signal from the first device to the second device. The method may also include providing, via an internal power line within the cable, power to the integrated electronic components. The method may also include providing, via a device power line within the cable, power between the first device and the second device, wherein the internal power line and the device power line are electrically isolated from one another inside the cable.

Abstract: A method of providing power to electronics within a cable is described. The method may include communicatively coupling a first device to a second device via a cable. The cable may include electronic components integrated within the cable. The method may also include providing a signal from the first device to the second device. The method may also include providing, via an internal power line within the cable, power to the integrated electronic components. The method may also include providing, via a device power line within the cable, power between the first device and the second device, wherein the internal power line and the device power line are electrically isolated from one another inside the cable.

Abstract: A method for coexisting standard connection and proprietary connection use is disclosed. The method may include connecting a peripheral device to a host computing device, wherein the peripheral device is connected via one of a standard connection type and a proprietary connection type. The method may include detecting the connection type. The method may include determining if the connection type is supported by the host computing device. The method may also include rendering a message indicating the connection type is not supported by the host system if the connection type is not supported.

Abstract: Described are embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for link power management in an I/O interconnect. An apparatus for link power management in an I/O interconnect of a computer apparatus may include a switching fabric having a first switch and a second switch, configured to simultaneously transport first data packets over a first path of a link between a port of the first switch and a port of the second switch and second data packets over a second path of the link. The apparatus may include a power management unit configured to modify a power state of the port of the first switch based at least in part on relative power states of the first path and the second path. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A method, of configuring contacts of a receptacle based on determined conditions is disclosed. The method may include receiving, via contacts of a receptacle, a plug communicatively coupled to a peripheral device. The method may also include receiving, via a control channel communicatively coupled to one or more of the contacts, a signal related to conditions of the peripheral device including a first bus type and a second bus type of the peripheral device. The method may also include determining, via a controller communicatively coupled to the control channel, the conditions of the peripheral device. The method may also include configuring the contacts based on the determined conditions, wherein configuring the contacts comprises routing a first set of contacts corresponding to the first bus type to a first interface and routing a second set of contacts corresponding to the second bus type to a second interface.

Abstract: A method of receiving a connector at a receptacle is described. The method may include receiving a portion of an over-mold portion into a recess of a platform housing of a platform when the recess is available. The method may also include receiving a connector, relatively smaller than the over-mold portion, into a receptacle of the platform whether or not the recess is available.

Abstract: Described are embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for link power management in an I/O interconnect. An apparatus for link power management in an I/O interconnect of a computer apparatus may include a switching fabric having a first switch and a second switch, configured to simultaneously transport first data packets over a first path of a link between a port of the first switch and a port of the second switch and second data packets over a second path of the link. The apparatus may include a power management unit configured to modify a power state of the port of the first switch based at least in part on relative power states of the first path and the second path. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for coexisting standard connection and proprietary connection use is disclosed. The method may include connecting a peripheral device to a host computing device, wherein the peripheral device is connected via one of a standard connection type and a proprietary connection type. The method may include detecting the connection type. The method may include determining if the connection type is supported by the host computing device. The method may also include rendering a message indicating the connection type is not supported by the host system if the connection type is not supported.

Abstract: A method of receiving a connector at a receptacle is described. The method may include receiving a portion of an over-mold portion into a recess of a platform housing of a platform when the recess is available. The method may also include receiving a connector, relatively smaller than the over-mold portion, into a receptacle of the platform whether or not the recess is available.

Abstract: A method of providing power to electronics within a cable is described. The method may include communicatively coupling a first device to a second device via a cable. The cable may include electronic components integrated within the cable. The method may also include providing a signal from the first device to the second device. The method may also include providing, via an internal power line within the cable, power to the integrated electronic components. The method may also include providing, via a device power line within the cable, power between the first device and the second device, wherein the internal power line and the device power line are electrically isolated from one another inside the cable.

Abstract: A method, of configuring contacts of a receptacle based on determined conditions is disclosed. The method may include receiving, via contacts of a receptacle, a plug communicatively coupled to a peripheral device. The method may also include receiving, via a control channel communicatively coupled to one or more of the contacts, a signal related to conditions of the peripheral device including a first bus type and a second bus type of the peripheral device. The method may also include determining, via a controller communicatively coupled to the control channel, the conditions of the peripheral device. The method may also include configuring the contacts based on the determined conditions, wherein configuring the contacts comprises routing a first set of contacts corresponding to the first bus type to a first interface and routing a second set of contacts corresponding to the second bus type to a second interface.

Abstract: A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug.