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.

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16-Aug-2016
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Overview

IEC 62680-1-3:2016 is the international adoption of the USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector Specification. It defines the electro-mechanical characteristics, performance requirements and detection/configuration mechanisms for USB Type-C receptacles, plugs and cable assemblies. The standard ensures Type‑C implementations are compatible with existing USB electrical and functional specifications and supports power and data interoperability across newer and legacy platforms.

Key SEO keywords: IEC 62680-1-3, USB Type-C, USB-C cable and connector specification, USB Power Delivery, USB-IF.

Key Topics and Technical Requirements

  • Electro-mechanical definitions and performance
    The standard specifies mechanical interfaces and performance requirements for USB Type‑C receptacles and plugs, covering mating interfaces and connector reliability needed for manufacturing and design verification.
  • Cable and cable assembly requirements
    Definitions for full-featured Type‑C cables, USB 2.0 Type‑C assemblies, captive cables and Type‑C to legacy cable assemblies are included to guide construction, wire assignments and compatibility.
  • Legacy adapters and interoperability
    Rules for USB Type‑C to legacy cable assemblies and adapters ensure backward compatibility with existing USB hosts and devices.
  • Device detection and interface configuration
    Procedures for DFP-to-UFP attach/detach detection, plug orientation/cable twist detection, initial host/device role and power relationship determination, and VBUS current detection are specified to enable correct enumeration and usage.
  • USB Power Delivery (USB PD) optimized for Type‑C
    The specification includes how Power Delivery negotiation and Vconn usage are supported through the Type‑C connector to manage power roles and higher power levels.
  • Functional extensions and compliance
    Guidance for implementing extensions and ensuring interoperability with existing USB specifications and test regimes.

Practical Applications and Who Uses This Standard

  • Hardware designers and engineers developing laptops, smartphones, tablets, peripherals and chargers that implement USB-C connectors.
  • Cable and connector manufacturers producing compliant Type‑C assemblies and legacy adapters.
  • Test labs and compliance teams validating electro‑mechanical performance, interoperability and power negotiation behaviors.
  • OEMs and system integrators ensuring safe power delivery, correct host/device roles and backwards compatibility in product ecosystems.

Related Standards

  • Other parts of the IEC 62680 series (Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power)
  • USB Implementers Forum (USB‑IF) USB Type‑C and USB Power Delivery specifications
  • USB 2.0 / USB 3.x electrical and protocol specifications

IEC 62680-1-3:2016 is essential for ensuring reliable, interoperable USB Type‑C implementations that meet industry expectations for data, power and connector behavior.

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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 Documents . 19
1.4 Conventions . 19
1.4.1 Precedence . 19
1.4.2 Keywords. 19
1.4.3 Numbering . 20
1.5 Terms and Abbreviations . 21
2 Overview . 22
2.1 Introduction . 22
2.2 USB Type-C Receptacles, Plugs and Cables . 23
2.3 Configuration Process . 25
2.3.1 DFP-to-UFP Attach/Detach Detection . 25
2.3.2 Plug Orientation/Cable Twist Detection . 25
2.3.3 Initial DFP-to-UFP (host-to-device) and Power Relationships Detection . 25
2.3.4 USB Type-C VBUS Current Detection and Usage . 26
2.3.5 USB PD Communication . 27
2.3.6 Functional Extensions . 27
2.4 Vbus . 27
2.5 Vconn . 28
2.6 Hubs . 28
3 Mechanical . 28
3.1 Overview. 28
3.1.1 Compliant Connectors . 28
3.1.2 Compliant Cable Assemblies . 28
3.1.3 Compliant USB Type-C to Legacy Cable Assemblies . 29
3.1.4 Compliant USB Type-C to Legacy Adapter Assemblies . 29
3.2 USB Type-C Connector Mating Interfaces . 30
3.2.1 Interface Definition . 30
3.2.2 Reference Designs . 45
3.2.3 Pin Assignments and Descriptions . 52
3.3 Cable Construction and Wire Assignments . 54
3.3.1 Cable Construction (Informative) . 54
3.3.2 Wire Assignments . 55
3.3.3 Wire Gauges and Cable Diameters (Informative) . 57
3.4 Standard USB Type-C Cable Assemblies . 58
3.4.1 USB Full-Featured Type-C Cable Assembly . 58
3.4.2 USB 2.0 Type-C Cable Assembly. 60
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3.4.3 USB Type-C Captive Cable Assemblies . 60
3.5 Legacy Cable Assemblies . 60
3.5.1 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-A Cable Assembly . 61
3.5.2 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly . 61
3.5.3 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-B Cable Assembly . 62
3.5.4 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-B Cable Assembly . 63
3.5.5 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Mini-B Cable Assembly . 64
3.5.6 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Micro-B Cable Assembly . 65
3.5.7 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Micro-B Cable Assembly . 66
3.6 Legacy Adapter Assemblies . 67
3.6.1 USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-A Receptacle Adapter Assembly . 67
3.6.2 USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Micro-B Receptacle Adapter Assembly . 69
3.7 Electrical Characteristics . 69
3.7.1 Raw Cable (Informative) . 70
3.7.2 Mated Connector (Normative) . 71
3.7.3 USB Type-C to Type-C Passive Cable Assemblies (Normative) . 75
3.7.4 USB Type-C to Legacy Cable Assemblies (Normative) . 86
3.7.5 USB Type-C to USB Legacy Adapter Assemblies (Normative) . 89
3.7.6 Shielding Effectiveness Requirements (Normative) . 91
3.7.7 DC Electrical Requirements (Normative) . 92
3.8 Mechanical and Environmental Requirements (Normative) . 93
3.8.1 Mechanical Requirements . 94
3.8.2 Environmental Requirements . 97
3.9 Docking Applications (Informative) . 98
3.10 Implementation Notes and Design Guides . 99
3.10.1 EMC Management (Informative) . 99
3.10.2 Stacked and Side-by-Side Connector Physical Spacing (Informative) . 101
3.10.3 Cable Mating Considerations (Informative) . 102
4 Functional . 103
4.1 Signal Summary . 103
4.2 Signal Pin Descriptions . 103
4.2.1 SuperSpeed USB Pins . 103
4.2.2 USB 2.0 Pins . 104
4.2.3 Auxiliary Signal Pins . 104
4.2.4 Power and Ground Pins . 104
4.2.5 Configuration Pins . 104
4.3 Sideband Use (SBU) . 104
4.4 Power and Ground . 104
4.4.1 IR Drop . 104
4.4.2 VBUS . 105
4.4.3 VCONN . 106
4.5 Configuration Channel (CC) . 107
4.5.1 Architectural Overview . 107
4.5.2 CC Functional and Behavioral Requirements . 116
4.5.3 USB Port Interoperability Behavior . 134
4.6 Power . 144
4.6.1 Power Requirements during USB Suspend . 145
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4.6.2 VBUS Power Provided Over a USB Type-C Cable . 145
4.6.3 Supporting USB PD BFSK in Addition to USB PD BMC . 148
4.7 USB Hubs . 149
4.8 Chargers . 149
4.8.1 DFP as a Power Source . 149
4.8.2 Non-USB Charging Methods . 150
4.8.3 Sinking DFP . 151
4.8.4 Charging UFP . 151
4.8.5 Charging a System with a Dead Battery . 151
4.9 Electronically Marked Cables . 151
4.10 Vconn-Powered Accessories . 153
4.11 Parameter Values . 153
4.11.1 Termination Parameters . 153
4.11.2 Timing Parameters . 154
4.11.3 Voltage Parameters . 156
4.12 Summary of Ports by Product Type . 157
5 Functional Extensions. 160
5.1 Alternate Modes . 160
5.1.1 Alternate Mode Architecture . 160
5.1.2 Alternate Mode Requirements . 160
5.1.3 Parameter Values . 162
5.1.4 Example Alternate Mode – USB/PCIe Dock . 162
5.2 Managed Active Cables . 165
5.2.1 Requirements for Managed Active Cables that respond to SOP’ and
SOP” . 165
5.2.2 Cable Message Structure. 167
5.2.3 Modal Cable Management . 167
A Audio Adapter Accessory Mode . 168
A.1 Overview. 168
A.2 Detail . 168
A.3 Electrical Requirements . 169
A.4 Example Implementations . 171
A.4.1 Passive 3,5 mm to USB Type-C Adapter – Single Pole Detection Switch . 171
A.4.2 3,5 mm to USB Type-C Adapter Supporting 500 mA Charge-Through . 171
B Debug Accessory Mode . 173

Figure 2-1 – USB Type-C Receptacle Interface (Front View) . 23
Figure 2-2 – USB Full-Featured Type-C Plug Interface (Front View) . 23
Figure 3-1 – USB Type-C Receptacle Interface Dimensions . 32
Figure 3-2 – Reference Design USB Type-C Plug External EMC Spring Contact Zones . 34
Figure 3-3 – USB Full-Featured Type-C Plug Interface Dimensions . 35
Figure 3-4 – Reference Footprint for a USB Type-C Vertical Mount Receptacle
(Informative) . 38
Figure 3-5 – Reference Footprint for a USB Type-C Dual-Row SMT Right Angle
Receptacle (Informative) . 39
Figure 3-6 – Reference Footprint for a USB Type-C Hybrid Right-Angle Receptacle
(Informative) . 40
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Figure 3-7 – Reference Footprint for a USB Type-C Mid-Mount Dual-Row SMT
Receptacle (Informative) . 41
Figure 3-8 – Reference Footprint for a USB Type-C Mid-Mount Hybrid Receptacle

(Informative) . 42
Figure 3-9 – USB 2.0 Type-C Plug Interface Dimensions . 43
Figure 3-10 – Reference Design of Receptacle Mid-Plate . 46
Figure 3-11 – Reference Design of the Retention Latch . 47
Figure 3-12 – Illustration of the Latch Soldered to the Paddle Card Ground . 47
Figure 3-13 – Reference Design of the USB Full-Featured Type-C Plug Internal EMC
Spring . 48
Figure 3-14 – Reference Design of the USB 2.0 Type-C Plug Internal EMC Spring . 49
Figure 3-15 – Reference Design of Internal EMC Pad . 50
Figure 3-16 – Reference Design of a USB Type-C Receptacle with External EMC
Springs . 51
Figure 3-17 – Reference Design for a USB Full-Featured Type-C Plug Paddle Card . 52
Figure 3-18 – Illustration of a USB Full-Featured Type-C Cable Cross Section, a
Coaxial Wire Example with VCONN . 55
Figure 3-19 – Illustration of a USB Full-Featured Type-C Cable Cross Section, a
Coaxial Wire Example without VCONN . 55
Figure 3-20 – USB Full-Featured Type-C Standard Cable Assembly . 59
Figure 3-21 – USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-A Cable Assembly. 61
Figure 3-22 – USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly. 62
Figure 3-23 – USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-B Cable Assembly. 62
Figure 3-24 – USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Standard-B Cable Assembly. 63
Figure 3-25 – USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Mini-B Cable Assembly . 64
Figure 3-26 – USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Micro-B Cable Assembly . 65
Figure 3-27 – USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Micro-B Cable Assembly . 66
Figure 3-28 – USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-A Receptacle Adapter Assembly . 68
Figure 3-29 – USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Micro-B Receptacle Adapter Assembly . 69
Figure 3-30 – Illustration of USB Type-C Mated Connector . 71
Figure 3-31 – Recommended Impedance Limits of a USB Type-C Mated Connector . 71
Figure 3-32 – Recommended Ground Void Dimensions for USB Type-C Receptacle . 72
Figure 3-33 – Recommended Differential Insertion Loss Limits . 72
Figure 3-34 – Recommended Differential Return Loss Limits . 73
Figure 3-35 – Recommended Differential Crosstalk Limits between SuperSpeed Pairs . 73
Figure 3-36 – Recommended Differential Near-End and Far-End Crosstalk Limits
between D+/D− Pair and SuperSpeed Pairs . 74
Figure 3-37 – Recommended Limits for Differential-to-Common-Mode Conversion . 74
Figure 3-38 – Illustration of Test Points for a Mated Cable Assembly . 75
Figure 3-39 – Recommended Differential Insertion Loss Requirement. 75
Figure 3-40 – Recommended Differential Return Loss Requirement . 76
Figure 3-41 – Recommended Differential Crosstalk Requirement . 76
Figure 3-42 – Recommended Differential Near-End and Far-End Crosstalk
Requirement between USB D+/D− Pair and USB SuperSpeed Pair . 77
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Figure 3-43 – Illustration of Insertion Loss Fit at Nyquist Frequency . 78
Figure 3-44 – Input Pulse Spectrum . 79
Figure 3-45 – IMR Limit as Function of ILfitatNq . 79
Figure 3-46 – IRL Limit as Function of ILfitatNq . 81
Figure 3-47 – Differential-to-Common-Mode Conversion Requirement . 81
Figure 3-48 – Requirement for Differential Coupling between CC and D+/D− . 82
Figure 3-49 – Requirement for Single-Ended Coupling between CC and D− in USB 2.0
Type-C Cables . 83
Figure 3-50 – Requirement for Single-Ended Coupling between CC and D− in USB
Full-Featured Type-C Cables . 83
Figure 3-51 – Requirement for Differential Coupling between VBUS and D+/D− . 84
Figure 3-52 – Requirement for Single-Ended Coupling between SBU_A and SBU_B . 84
Figure 3-53 – Requirement for Single-Ended Coupling between SBU_A/SBU_B and CC . 85
Figure 3-54 – Requirement for Coupling between SBU_A and differential D+/D−, and
SBU_B and differential D+/D− . 85
Figure 3-55 – IMR Limit as Function of ILfitatNq for USB Type-C to Legacy Cable
Assembly . 89
Figure 3-56 – IRL Limit as Function of ILfitatNq for USB Type-C to Legacy Cable
Assembly . 89
Figure 3-57 – Cable Assembly Shielding Effectiveness Testing . 92
Figure 3-58 – Shielding Effectiveness Pass/Fail Criteria . 92
Figure 3-59 – LLCR Measurement Diagram . 93
Figure 3-60 – 4-Axis Continuity Test . 95
Figure 3-61 – Reference Wrenching Strength Continuity Test Fixture . 96
Figure 3-62 – Example of Wrenching Strength Test Mechanical Failure Point . 96
Figure 3-63 – Wrenching Strength Test with Cable in Fixture . 97
Figure 3-64 – USB Type-C Cable Receptacle Flange Example . 99
Figure 3-65 – EMC Guidelines for Side Latch and Mid-plate . 100
Figure 3-66 – EMC Finger Connections to Plug Shell . 100
Figure 3-67 – EMC Pad Connections to Receptacle Shell . 101
Figure 3-68 – Examples of Connector Apertures . 101
Figure 3-69 – Recommended Minimum Spacing between Connectors . 102
Figure 3-70 – Recommended Minimum Plug Overmold Clearance . 102
Figure 3-71 – Cable Plug Overmold and an Angled Surface . 102
Figure 4-1 – Cable IR Drop . 105
Figure 4-2 – Cable IR Drop for powered cables . 105
Figure 4-3 – Logical Model for Data Bus Routing across USB Type-C-based Ports . 108
Figure 4-4 – Logical Model for USB Type-C-based Ports for the Direct Connect Device . 109
Figure 4-5 – Pull-Up/Pull-Down CC Model. 110
Figure 4-6 – Current Source/Pull-Down CC Model . 110
Figure 4-7 – DFP Functional Model for CC1 and CC2 . 113
Figure 4-8 – DFP Functional Model Supporting USB PD Provider/Consumer . 114
Figure 4-9 – UFP Functional Model for CC1 and CC2 . 114
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Figure 4-10 – UFP Functional Model Supporting USB PD Consumer/Provider and
VCONN_Swap . 115
Figure 4-11 – DRP Functional Model for CC1 and CC2 . 115
Figure 4-12 – Connection State Diagram: Source . 117
Figure 4-13 – Connection State Diagram: Sink . 118
Figure 4-14 – Connection State Diagram: Sink with Accessory Support . 119
Figure 4-15 – Connection State Diagram: DRP . 120
Figure 4-16 – Connection State Diagram: DRP with Accessory and Try.SRC Support . 121
Figure 4-17 – Sink Power Sub-States . 132
Figure 4-18 – DFP to UFP Functional Model . 135
Figure 4-19 – DFP to DRP Functional Model . 136
Figure 4-20 – DRP to UFP Functional Model . 137
Figure 4-21 – DRP to DRP Functional Model – CASE 1 . 138
Figure 4-22 – DRP to DRP Functional Model – CASE 2 . 139
Figure 4-23 – DFP to DFP Functional Model . 140
Figure 4-24 – UFP to UFP Functional Model . 141
Figure 4-25 – DFP to Legacy Device Port Functional Model . 141
Figure 4-26 – Legacy Host Port to UFP Functional Model . 142
Figure 4-27 – DRP to Legacy Device Port Functional Model . 143
Figure 4-28 – Legacy Host Port to DRP Functional Model . 144
Figure 4-29 – UFP Monitoring for Current in Pull-Up/Pull-Down CC Model . 147
Figure 4-30 – UFP Monitoring for Current in Current Source/Pull-Down CC Model . 147
Figure 4-31 – USB PD over CC Pins . 148
Figure 4-32 – USB PD BMC Signaling over CC . 148
Figure 4-33 – Example implementation of CC input protection in a UFP . 149
Figure 4-34 – Electronically Marked Cable with VCONN connected through the cable . 152
Figure 4-35 – Electronically Marked Cable with SOP’ at both ends . 152
Figure 4-36 – DRP Timing. 155
Figure 5-1 – Pins Available for Reconfiguration over the Full-Featured Cable . 161
Figure 5-2 – Pins Available for Reconfiguration for Direct Connect Applications . 161
Figure 5-3 – USB/PCIe Dock Example . 163
Figure 5-4 – Managed Active Cable Plug SOP’ and SOP” Assignment . 166
Figure 5-5 – Managed Active Cable . 166
Figure A.1 – Example Passive 3,5 mm to USB Type-C Adapter . 171
Figure A.2 – Example 3.5 mm to USB Type-C Adapter Supporting 500 mA Charge-

Through . 172

Table 2-1 – Summary of power supply options . 27
Table 3-1 – USB Type-C Standard Cable Assemblies . 28
Table 3-2 – USB Type-C Legacy Cable Assemblies . 29
Table 3-3 – USB Type-C Legacy Adapter Assemblies . 30
Table 3-4 – USB Type-C Receptacle Interface Pin Assignments . 53
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Table 3-5 – USB Type-C Receptacle Interface Pin Assignments for USB 2.0-only
Support . 54
Table 3-6 – USB Type-C Standard Cable Wire Assignments . 56
Table 3-7 – USB Type-C Cable Wire Assignments for Legacy Cables/Adapters . 57
Table 3-8 – Reference Wire Gauges for standard USB Type-C Cable Assemblies . 58
Table 3-9 – Reference Wire Gauges for USB Type-C to Legacy Cable Assemblies . 58
Table 3-10 – USB Full-Featured Type-C Standard Cable Assembly Wiring . 59
Table 3-11 – USB 2.0
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IEC 62680-1-3:2016 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Universal Serial Bus interfaces - Common components - USB Type-C™ cable and connector specification". This standard covers: 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.

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.

IEC 62680-1-3:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.120.20 - Wires and symmetrical cables; 33.120.30 - RF connectors; 35.200 - Interface and interconnection equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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