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...