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True Blue Power has introduced the new TA245 series USB chargers, offering five configurations and input voltages from 12 to 32 volts DC.&nbsp;Compatible with round or square installations, the TA245 45-watt charger is available in single and dual USB-C configurations and the 36-watt in USB-A single or dual. All units have adjustable halo ring lighting.
“You can adjust the brightness and it'll change colors to indicate the USB status,” said Ryan Reid, True Blue Power account manager and chief pilot. “The TA245 features Qualcomm quick-charge 3.0 technology, power delivery, and programmable power supply technology. This means the charger can adjust between fixed voltage set points to meet the device's needs. Think of a stereo knob—instead of stopping at fixed points, the charger can fine-tune the voltages, which means faster and more efficient charging.”
Measuring 1.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep, the TA245 chargers can accommodate in-seat installations and fit in tight areas in the cabin, cockpit, and galley. They also offer built-in protection from short circuits, power surges, overloads, and over-temperature events, according to True Blue Power.

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Measuring 1.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep, the TA245 USB chargers can accommodate in-seat installations and they fit in tight areas in the cabin, cockpit, and galley. 

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