IEC 62680-1-3:2022

IEC 62680-1-3 ®
Edition 5.0 2022-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power –
Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector
Specification
Interfaces de bus universel en série pour les données et l'alimentation
électrique –
Partie 1-3: Composants communs – Spécification des câbles et connecteurs
USB Type-C®
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IEC 62680-1-3 ®
Edition 5.0 2022-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power –
Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector
Specification
Interfaces de bus universel en série pour les données et l'alimentation
électrique –
Partie 1-3: Composants communs – Spécification des câbles et connecteurs
USB Type-C®
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ICS 33.120.20; 33.120.30; 35.200 ISBN 978-2-8322-5289-5
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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACES FOR DATA AND POWER –

Part 1-3: 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 Universal Serial Bus Type-C Cable and Connector
Specification Revision 2.0.
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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.
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© USB-IF:2021
Universal Serial Bus
Type-C Cable and
Connector Specification
Release 2.1
May 2021
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