Are your designs ready for USB-C
The European Union announced the common charger for mobile phones, tablets, cameras and more will come into effect in 2024. Benefiting the environment and frustrated consumers, the common charger going forward will be the USB Type-C connector.
Green leaf icon with text: Reduces electronic waste annually from disposed and unused chargers
Source: CNET
Blue shopping cart icon with text: Helps consumers save on unnecessary purchases and shop for tech more sustainably
Source: European Parliament
Circle chart heading: Switching to USB-C
Standard Circle
Listed inside dark pink circle:
USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Listed inside light pink circle:
USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1, USB 2.0, USB 1.1
Data Circle
Listed inside dark pink circle:
40Gbps
Listed inside light pink circle:
Up to 10Gbps
Power Circle
Listed inside dark pink circle:
Up to 240W
Listed inside light pink circle:
Up to 7.5W
Legend shown at bottom of circle chart:
Light pink circle: Micro AB, Micro B, Mini AB, Mini B, Type A, Type B
Dark pink circle: Type C
Laptop icon with text: Starting in 2026, all laptops sold in Europe will also have to support USB-C charging
Source: CNN
Globe icon with text: Could USB-C become mandatory across other geographies and end-products? Possibly
USB-C ready solutions
Picture of USB-C connector support copy points:
- USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 2, 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB4 standards or power-only
- Data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
- High durability up to 10,000 mating cycles
- 3 A to 5 A current ratings for faster power charging
- Receptacle and plug connector options