[PDF] Euro USB Charger

What is a USB charger?

A power adapter that generates the 5-volt DC standard required by USB. The amperage varies, typically from. 07A to 2.4A. The charger plugs into an AC outlet, and a USB cable plugs into the charger. Power shortage problems arise when too many USB devices connected to a PC are working simultaneously.

What is the European Commission's new USB-C charging port?

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is going to force smartphone manufacturers like Apple and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a standard USB-C charging port. EU lawmakers on Tuesday agreed to a single mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras.

What is the difference between EU charger and US Charger?

US chargers are used by countries, which are used by the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, Thailand and other countries and Taiwan. These are the differences between the EU charger and the US charger. In fact, each country’s products will have its own characteristics and advantages.

Which Chargers have a USB-C connector?

A 2019 study from the Commission found that 29% of the chargers sold in the EU had a USB-C connector. Most Android phones have either USB micro-B or USB-C charging ports. Even Apple has moved to the USB-C standard for the latest models of its iPad and Macbook, but many Apple devices also use a Lightning port.