#USB-IF

The USB-C connector was developed by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the group of companies that developed and certified the USB standard over the years. Sources: USB-IF, Adafruit, Laptop Mag ALSO READ: USB-IF announces new certified USB Type-C cable power rating logos The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has recently announced new Certified USB Type-C Cable power rating logos to clearly indicate the power capabilities of USB-C cables to consumers. According to USB-IF, Certified USB Type-C Cables will now feature certification logos indicating support for 60W or 240W of power as defined by the recently published USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 Specification. “With the new higher power capabilities enabled by the USB PD 3.1 Specification, which unlocks up to 240W over a USB Type-C cable and connector, USB-IF saw an opportunity to further strengthen and simplify its Certified Logo Program for the end user,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. Furthermore, USB-IF reminds consumers to purchase certified products from trusted sources that display USB-IF Certified Logos on the packaging, product briefs, or the device, charger, and cable itself. Read more in our articles including "Guide to USB Type-C: Different Types, Speeds, and Uses" and "USB-IF announces new certified USB Type-C cable power rating logos".