IEC 62680-1-3:2018

Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Common components - USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector Specification

IEC 62680-1-3:2018 defines the USB Type-C™ receptacles, plug and cables.
The USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification 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.
This specification is intended as a supplement to the existing USB 2.0, USB 3.1 and USB Power Delivery specifications. It addresses only the elements required to implement and support the USB Type-C receptacles, plugs and cables.
Normative information is provided to allow interoperability of components designed to this specification. Informative information, when provided, may illustrate possible design implementations.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017 and constitutes a technical revision.

Interfaces de bus universel en série pour les données et l'alimentation électrique - Partie 1-3 : Composants communs - Spécification des câbles et des connecteurs USB Type-C™

IEC 62680-1-3:2018 définit les connecteurs mâles et femelles, ainsi que les câbles USB Type-C™.
La spécification des câbles et connecteurs USB Type-C est guidée par les principes suivants:
- favoriser des critères de forme d'hôtes et dispositifs innovants et agréables, pour lesquels la taille, la conception industrielle et le style sont des paramètres importants;
- travailler en toute fluidité à partir des solutions USB existantes pour les hôtes et dispositifs en silicium;
- améliorer la facilité d'utilisation pour la connexion de dispositifs USB, en réduisant autant que possible le risque de confusion du sens d'insertion du connecteur mâle et des câbles.
La spécification des câbles et connecteurs USB Type-C définit de nouvelles techniques de connexion et détection des ports et des câbles USB, compatibles avec les spécifications électriques et fonctionnelles d'interface USB existantes. La présente spécification couvre les aspects suivants, nécessaires à la production et à l'utilisation de cette nouvelle solution de câble/connecteur USB pour les plateformes et les dispositifs récents, qui interagissent avec les plateformes et les dispositifs existants:
- connecteur femelle USB Type-C, y compris la description électromécanique et les exigences de performance;
- connecteurs mâles et ensembles câble-connecteur USB Type-C, y compris la description électromécanique et les exigences de performance;
- ensembles câble-connecteur et adaptateurs USB Type-C permettant la connexion vers les solutions existantes;
- configuration d'interface et détection des dispositifs basées sur USB Type-C, y compris la prise en charge des solutions de connexion existantes;
- technologie d'alimentation électrique par USB optimisée pour les connecteurs USB Type-C.
La spécification des câbles et connecteurs USB Type-C définit une technique normalisée prenant en charge des modes alternatifs, tels que la reconversion du connecteur pour un usage spécifiquement lié au branchement.
IEC 62680-1-3:2018 annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2017, dont elle constitue une révision technique.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-May-2018
• ICS: 33.120.20 - Wires and symmetrical cables
• ICS: 33.120.30 - RF connectors
• ICS: 35.200 - Interface and interconnection equipment
• Technical Committee: TA 18 - Multimedia home systems and applications for end-user networks
• Drafting Committee: MT 62680-1-3 - TC 100/TA 18/MT 62680-1-3
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 29-May-2020
• Completion Date: 16-Feb-2021

Relations

• Revised: IEC 62680-1-3:2021 - 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
• Revises: 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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International Standard IEC 62680-1-3 has been prepared by technical area 14: Interfaces and
methods of measurement for personal computing equipment, of IEC technical committee 100:
Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017 and constitutes a
technical revision.
The text of this standard was prepared by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). The structure
and editorial rules used in this publication reflect the practice of the organization which submitted
it.
© USB-IF:2017
This bilingual version (2019-01) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in

2018-05.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:

CDV Report on voting
100/3011/CDV 100/3099/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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• withdrawn,
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INTRODUCTION
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Revision 1.3 as of July 14, 2017.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2

INTRODUCTION . 4

1 Introduction . 20

1.1 Purpose . 20

1.2 Scope . 20

1.3 Related Documents. 21

1.4 Conventions . 21
1.4.1 Precedence . 21
1.4.2 Keywords .
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Partie 1-3: Composants communs – Spécification des câbles et des

TM
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FOREWORD
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operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and in
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International Standard IEC 62680-1-3 has been prepared by technical area 14: Interfaces and
methods of measurement for personal computing equipment, of IEC technical committee 100:
Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2017 and constitutes a
technical revision.
The text of this standard was prepared by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). The structure
and editorial rules used in this publication reflect the practice of the organization which submitted
it.
© USB-IF:2017
This bilingual version (2019-01) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2018-05.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
100/3011/CDV 100/3099/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
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© USB-IF:2017
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 1.3 as of July 14, 2017.
The USB Implementers Forum, Inc.(USB-IF) is a non-profit corporation founded by the group of
companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-IF was formed to
provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of Universal Serial
Bus technology. The Forum facilitates the development of high-quality compatible USB
peripherals (devices), and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have
passed compliance testing.
ANY USB SPECIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS, "WITH NO WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT,
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USB IMPLEMENTERS FORUM AND
THE AUTHORS OF ANY USB SPECIFICATIONS DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
LIABILITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, RELATING TO USE OR
IMPLEMENTATION OR INFORMATION IN THIS SPECIFICAITON.
THE PROVISION OF ANY USB SPECIFICATIONS TO YOU DOES NOT PROVIDE YOU WITH
ANY LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Entering into USB Adopters Agreements may, however, allow a signing company to participate in
a reciprocal, RAND-Z licensing arrangement for compliant products. For more information, please
see:
http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/
http://www.usb.org/developers/devclass_docs#approved
IEC DOES NOT TAKE ANY POSITION AS TO WHETHER IT IS ADVISABLE FOR YOU TO
ENTER INTO ANY USB ADOPTERS AGREEMENTS OR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE USB
IMPLEMENTERS FORUM.
© USB-IF:2017
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Type-C Cable and
Connector Specification
Release 1.3
July 14, 2017
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Corporation, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, and Texas Instruments
All rights reserved.
NOTE: Adopters may only use the USB Type-C™ cable and connector to implement USB or third party
functionality as expressly described in this Specification; all other uses are prohibited.
LIMITED COPYRIGHT LICENSE: The USB 3.0 Promoters grant a conditional copyright license under the
copyrights embodied in the USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification to use and reproduce the
Specification for the sole purpose of, and solely to the extent necessary for, evaluating whether to
implement the Specification in products that would comply with the specification. Without limiting the
foregoing, use of the Specification for the purpose of filing or modifying any patent application to target the
Specification or USB compliant products is
...