USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 Published

USB-IF listed Release 2.5 of the USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification on April 8, 2026. The official record classifies it as a cable and connector specification, making it a primary reference for teams working with Type-C receptacles, plugs and cable assemblies.

Scope of the release

The listing establishes the publication date, revision number and specification category. Detailed electrical, mechanical and protocol requirements must be taken from the official package rather than inferred from the title.

Design-control implications

Teams should record the exact Type-C revision used for component selection, drawings and verification. Any change in an adopted revision should pass through engineering review before it is reflected in product claims or test documentation.

A clearer compliance trail

Keeping the specification revision visible in the development record creates a more auditable link between connector requirements and test evidence. It also helps commercial teams avoid using broad “USB-C compliant” language without supporting scope.

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