New USB-C logos will help ease your nightmare of choosing the right cable

Source: Ara Wagoner / Android Central

The USB Implementers Forum, which is responsible for the USB standard, has announced new power rating logos that will appear on USB-C cables as well as their packaging and product sheets. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to choose the right charger or cable to purchase.

Consumers will have an easier time checking whether a certified cable or charger can support 60W or the new 240W charging standard, which is primarily intended to power the best laptops. This conforms to the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 specification which was released earlier this year.

In total, there are seven new logos for the load and data specifications. Jeff Ravencraft, President and COO of USB-IF, said:

With the new, higher power capabilities enabled by the USB PD 3.1 specification, which unlocks up to 240W via a USB Type-C cable and connector, USB-IF saw an opportunity to further strengthen and simplify its development program. certified logo for the end user.

With our updated logos, consumers can easily identify the USB4 performance and USB power capabilities of certified USB-C cables, which support an ever-expanding ecosystem of consumer electronics, from laptops and smartphones to screens and chargers.

USB-IF also updated the USB4 logos “to unify the brand through the certified USB logo program”. This should make it easier to determine whether a cable supports a data transfer rate of 20 Gbps or 40 Gbps.

The group is also encouraging consumers to purchase certified USB products bearing the new logos from authorized sellers. In light of the updated logos, it should now be a little less confusing to choose the right cable for your needs.