IEC 62680-1-3:2016

Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Universal Serial Bus interfaces - Common components - USB Type-C™ cable and connector specification

IEC 62680-1-3:2016(E) defines the USB Type-C™ receptacles, plug and cables. It defines a new receptacle, plug, cable and detection mechanisms that are compatible with existing USB interface electrical and functional specifications. This specification covers the following aspects that are needed to produce and use this new USB cable/connector solution in newer platforms and devices, and that interoperate with existing platforms and devices:
- USB Type-C receptacles, including electro-mechanical definition and performance requirements;
- USB Type-C plugs and cable assemblies, including electro-mechanical definition and performance requirements;
- USB Type-C to legacy cable assemblies and adapters;
- USB Type-C-based device detection and interface configuration, including support for legacy connections;
- USB Power Delivery optimized for the USB Type-C connector.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Aug-2016
• ICS: 33.120.20 - Wires and symmetrical cables
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• ICS: 35.200 - Interface and interconnection equipment
• Technical Committee: TC 100 - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Completion Date: 25-Sep-2017

Relations

• Revised: IEC 62680-1-3:2017 - Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Common components - USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector Specification
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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Part 1-3: Universal Serial Bus interfaces – Common components – USB Type-

CTM cable and connector specification

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACES FOR DATA AND POWER –

Part 1-3: Universal Serial Bus interfaces –
TM
Common components – USB Type-C
cable and connector specification

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INTRODUCTION
The IEC 62680 series is based on a series of specifications that were originally developed by
the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). These specifications were submitted to the IEC under
the auspices of a special agreement between the IEC and the USB-IF.
This standard is the USB-IF publication USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector Specification
Revision 1.1.
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of companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-IF was formed
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© USB-IF:2015
Universal Serial Bus
Type-C Cable and
Connector Specification
Revision 1.1
April 3, 2015
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© USB-IF:2015
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
Specification Work Group Chairs / Specification Editors . 15
Specification Work Group Contributors . 15
Pre-Release Draft Industry Reviewing Companies That Provided Feedback . 17
Revision History . 17
1 Introduction . 18
1.1 Purpose . 18
1.2 Scope . 18
1.3 Related Doc
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