For a while now, the European Union has exploring ways of making sure devices sold in its member states have a common charging interface.
That has meant that, sooner or later, we were going to see the EU enforce the use of a common charging interface, like that provided by the USB Type-C.
That day has come to pass.
The EU has confirmed that, starting 27th December 2022, “Directive (EU) 2022/2380” will go into force.
The directive specifies that device makers have at least 2 years to comply. Starting 28th December 2024, 2 years after the directive comes into force, every device (phone, tablet, camera, headphones/earbuds, handheld videogame consoles, portable speakers, e-readers (like Kindles), keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems (those Garmins and others), etc, have to have a USB Type-C.
Furthermore, if the device’s charging is higher than 15W, USB PD (Power Delivery) has to be incorporated.
