Type-C Connector EN62680 Testing

To reduce electronic waste caused by the use of multiple incompatible charging technologies, the European Union proposed in 2019 to adopt a unified USB Type-C standard charging port. The proposal introduced the universal use of the Type-C connector by amending the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.

In November 2022, the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union officially published the amendment to the RED Directive 2014/53/EU — Directive (EU) 2022/2380.

Products Covered by the Directive

According to Directive (EU) 2022/2380, starting from 28 December 2024, the following 12 categories of radio equipment must be equipped with a USB Type-C port and comply with the relevant standards:

1. Handheld mobile phones

2. Tablets

3. Digital cameras

4. Over-ear headphones

5. Headsets with microphones

6. Handheld video game consoles

7. Portable speakers

8. E-readers

9. Keyboards

10. Mice

11. Portable navigation systems

12. In-ear headphones

For the 13th category — laptops, the mandatory implementation date is 28 April 2026.

USB Type-C Port Standard Requirements

According to Directive (EU) 2022/2380, products using a USB Type-C port must comply with the following standards:

EN IEC 62680-1-2:2022— USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Specification

This standard specifies detailed requirements for electrical characteristics, physical layer, protocol layer, system policies, status reporting, and power rules. It defines how power-consuming devices and power-supplying devices negotiate and adjust voltage, current, and charging direction.

Fast Charging Requirements

For products with charging specifications > 5V, > 3A, or > 15W, compliance with both standards is required:

EN IEC 62680-1-2 (USB PD)

EN IEC 62680-1-3

EN IEC 62680-1-3:2022— USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification

This standard covers three main aspects: Type-C cables, Type-C connectors, and the Type-C protocol (functionality). It specifies pin definitions, mechanical structure requirements, dimensional requirements, and electrical performance requirements. It also defines device host/client roles, power roles, power capabilities, handshake protocols, and state machines.

Standard Charging Requirements

For products with charging specifications < 5V, < 3A, or < 15W, compliance with EN IEC 62680-1-3is required.

Additional Notes

Directive (EU) 2022/2380 mainly addresses Type-C requirements for wireless terminal devices. For Type-C requirements related to chargers themselves, the EU will implement them through the updated External Power Supply erp directive, which is expected to be published in early 2025.

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