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submitted 1 year ago by Snoopy@jlai.lu to c/technology@lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/3226934

The wait is finally over. From 2024, USB-C will be the common standard for electronic devices in the EU – and we have already seen the impact !

It means

  • 🔌The same charger for all phones, tablets and cameras
  • ⚡ Harmonised fast-charging technology
  • 🔄Reduced e-waste

One charger to rule them all.

Now, a reality.

Learn more about the #EUCommonCharger here: https://europa.eu/!hwjj3G

Unbundling the sale of a charger from the sale of the electronic device .

The 'common charging' requirements will apply to all handheld mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, portable speakers, handheld videogame consoles, e-readers, earbuds, keyboards, mice, and portable navigation systems as of 2024. These requirements will also apply to laptops as of 2026. Such transition periods will give industry sufficient time to adapt before the entry into application.

Consumers will be able to purchase a new electronic device without a new charger. This will limit the number of chargers on the market or left unused. Reducing production and disposal of new chargers is estimated to reduce the amount of electronic waste by 980 tonnes yearly

Producers will need to provide relevant visual and written information about charging characteristics, including information on the power the device requires and whether it supports fast charging. This will help consumers understand if their existing chargers meet their new device’s requirements and/or help them select a compatible charger. Combined with the other measures, this will help consumers to limit the number of new chargers purchased and save at least €250 million a year on unnecessary charger purchases.


L'attente est finalement terminée. À partir de 2024, l’USB-C deviendra la norme commune pour les appareils électroniques dans l’UE – et nous avons déjà vu son impact !

Cela signifie

  • 🔌Le même chargeur pour tous les téléphones, tablettes et appareils photo
  • ⚡ Technologie de charge rapide harmonisée
  • 🔄Réduction des déchets électroniques

Un chargeur pour les gouverner tous. Maintenant, une réalité. Pour en savoir plus sur le #EUCommonCharger, cliquez ici : https://europa.eu/!hwjj3G

Les exigences de « charge commune » s'appliqueront à tous les téléphones mobiles portables, tablettes, appareils photo numériques, écouteurs, casques, haut-parleurs portables, consoles de jeux vidéo portables, liseuses électroniques, écouteurs, claviers, souris et systèmes de navigation portables à partir de 2024. Ces exigences s’appliquera également aux ordinateurs portables à partir de 2026. De telles périodes de transition donneront à l’industrie suffisamment de temps pour s’adapter avant l’entrée en application.

Les consommateurs pourront acheter un nouvel appareil électronique sans nouveau chargeur. Cela limitera le nombre de chargeurs sur le marché ou inutilisés. On estime que la réduction de la production et de l'élimination des nouveaux chargeurs permettrait de réduire la quantité de déchets électroniques de 980 tonnes par an.

Les producteurs devront fournir des informations visuelles et écrites pertinentes sur les caractéristiques de charge, y compris des informations sur la puissance requise par l'appareil et s'il prend en charge une charge rapide. Cela aidera les consommateurs à comprendre si leurs chargeurs existants répondent aux exigences de leur nouvel appareil et/ou les aidera à sélectionner un chargeur compatible. Combinée aux autres mesures, cette mesure aidera les consommateurs à limiter le nombre de nouveaux chargeurs achetés et à économiser au moins 250 millions d'euros par an sur les achats inutiles de chargeurs

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[-] beefontoast@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Let's get the next debate going and standardise on either a 2 pin euro or 3 pin UK socket now 😂

[-] Snoopy@jlai.lu 24 points 1 year ago

I'm afraid its worst than you think 😂

And another thing. In fact 3 pins is a security measure. 2 pins is for low powered device. I forgot if it was to prevent power outage or something else.

[-] ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago

The third pin is for grounding devices. Devices that aren't guaranteed by design to stop the user accessing live voltage need a ground wire.

In the UK all devices need the ground pin on the plug. Even if a ground isn't required on the device. Sometimes they are plastic. UK plugs use the longer ground pin as a key that opens the ports to the live and neutral wires. This makes it difficult for children to insert metal things into the live port.

[-] Snoopy@jlai.lu 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Very cool, thank for the lesson 😁👍

So we should adopt UK plug as long it's not the driver's rule.

They are as an inverted pic of french civilisation. For example their food 😋 (i'm joking)

[-] watcher@nopeeking.link 7 points 1 year ago

Excellent idea! If only they weren't so disgustingly bulky 😂

[-] ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

The have more features than the average plug.

They were initially designed to be installed by the user (initially devices were sold without plugs). So you could unscrew and rewire them easily.

They also have fuses inside them that are user replaceable. This allowed the UK to use wiring systems in the wall that use less cooper - saving money. It also makes the devices safer. Each device has its own fuse adding redundancy and allowing for smaller fuses for lower powered devices.

The size is the price we pay for safety and repairability.

[-] Snoopy@jlai.lu 2 points 11 months ago

Very insterresting, thank a lot :)

[-] Swarfega@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

And absolutely hideous to stand on!

[-] Swarfega@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago
[-] Snoopy@jlai.lu 1 points 11 months ago

Cool and we see the fuse inside the plug ☺️

[-] syd@lemy.lol 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I like the brown one. Why aren't we all switch to that lil smiling face? :)

[-] only0218@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

The first one has two grounds It's the one in use where I live I find it pretty good

[-] ekky@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Green, blue, and brown are already compatible (or at least green and brown are, except ground), though I'm not sure about yellow and red.

[-] MartinXYZ@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Denmark is switching to the EU standard plug too, like Germany and Sweden, I think it's mandatory in new housing.

The schuko plug is widely adopted over here in Italy too. Usually for computers and appliances with high current requirements (ovens, refrigerators)

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