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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12425

14 February 2020
SECTORAL POLICIES / Industry
European Commission impact assessment study suggests making USB-C connectors mandatory 
Brussels, 13/02/2020 (Agence Europe)

An impact assessment study commissioned by the European Commission favours a combination of two options: allowing only cable assemblies with a USB Type-C connector at the device end and ensuring the interoperability of all external power supplies for mobile phones and other low-voltage electronic devices.

Nevertheless, according to the study—which has been eagerly awaited by the European Parliament (see EUROPE B12415A10)—there is no “optimal” option, be it for consumers or for...

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