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Why are USB controllers reprogrammable?

Is it in the standard? (Why?)

Or is it cheaper somehow?




To turn one device type into another, USB controller chips in peripherals need to be reprogrammed.

edit: usb-rubber-ducky also comes to mind.


Usually they are not. It's more expensive.




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