In [this][1] now [famous][2] review, a Google engineer pointed out a flaw in the cable, that, according to him can be "potentially damaging the USB hub or charger".

From the same review, "a value of 56 kΩ ± 5% shall be used, in order to provide tolerance to IR drop on V BUS and GND in the cable assembly". Could someone shed some light on this and explain how a bad cable could actually damage a hub or charger and why the 10 kΩ resistor used in this particular cable does not suffice to prevent this?


  [1]: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2DQ7OH7PQG24F
  [2]: http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/04/google-pixel-engineer-vs-shoddy-usb-type-c-cables/