Is this Kernel Panic related to Power delivery issues?

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Is this Kernel Panic related to Power delivery issues?

Hi, I bought a MacBook Air with the new M1 SoC.

Today I've experienced my first kernel panic while for the first time it was charging with a USB-C hub with power delivery.

I've heard about some problems about it but I read that Apple released an upgrade that has solved the problem.

Should I worry about that? Is there the chance I have accidentally damaged my MacBook? Is there a way to know if the problem is related to the power delivery or if it's just a coincidence?

I paste the log at the bottom. Thanks in advance

Ale

Kernel Panic log

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on May 23, 2021 3:12 PM

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woodmeister50

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May 24, 2021 4:15 AM in response to AleQua

FWIW, I have been using that same hub from day one back in November

and have never seen any kernel panics. As others stated, it is highly likely

that it may have been one of the attached devices.

At this point, I would not be concerned unless it starts happening

frequently, at which point I would see what happens without the

external devices and if no problem, start adding them one by one.

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SeaPapp

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May 23, 2021 6:27 PM in response to AleQua

Belkin is one of the trusted names from what I've read here. The other thing is you’re running macOS 11.3.1 which would eliminate any non compliant hubs from causing damage. It could be a random thing, I would probably use the hub as normal and see what happens.

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AleQua Author

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May 23, 2021 11:41 PM in response to SeaPapp

I confirm that I’m on 11.3.1.

I bought Belking because I was aware of the problem and I was looking for a good hub, not a cheap one.

Anyway I’m quite upset about this error, because as far as I know Apple has not been too much clear about the nature of the problem, there’s only the update release note which doesn’t explain any reason.

Do you think is safe to keep using the hub to power my Mac?

Thanks for the time you are dedicating me

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