Specifications of USB-C Cables

Cable #1 Cable #2 Cable #3 (for future) Cable #4 (for future)

Alias Power Cable Basic Power Cable Advanced USB4 Cable TB4 Cable

Interface Specification USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB4 GEN 3 THUNDERBOLT 4

Data Rate 480 Mbps 480 Mbps 40 Gbps 40 Gbps

Compatibility USB 1.x USB 1.x USB 3.2 GEN 2X1 USB4 GEN 2/3
USB 3.1/2.x/1.x USB 3.2 GEN 2X1
USB 3.1/2.x/1.x

Alternate Mode N N Y Y

Active Cable N N N N
(embedded redriver electronics)

Power Delivery 60W 240W 100W 100W

E-Marker Chip N Y Y Y

Cable Length 1m 1m 1m 1m

Daisy Chain not supported not supported up to 6 devices up to 6 devices

DP/DP Tunnel Requirement N N DP1.4a / 1 Display DP1.4a (HBR3) / 2 Displays

Vconn Power 5V/1.5W 5V/1.5W 3V/1.5W 4.25V/1.5W

VBus Power (Min) 5W 5W 7.5W 15W

Extended Power Range (EPR) N Y N N

USB-IF Certification Y Y Y Y

Cable Jacket Material

Nylon braided cables have an extra layer of
woven nylon on top of the internal jacket
(often made of PVC or TPE). The choice of
PVC or TPE is up to electrical/mechanical
constructions.
Example:https://www.apple.com/shop/prod
uct/MLYV3AM/A/USB-C%20to
%20MagSafe%203%20Cable
%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-%20Silver
Nylon braided cables have an extra layer of
woven nylon on top of the internal jacket
(often made of PVC or TPE). The choice of
PVC or TPE is up to electrical/mechanical
constructions.
Example:https://www.apple.com/shop/prod
uct/MLYV3AM/A/USB-C%20to
%20MagSafe%203%20Cable
%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-%20Silver
Nylon braided cables have an extra layer of
woven nylon on top of the internal jacket
(often made of PVC or TPE). The choice of
PVC or TPE is up to electrical/mechanical
constructions.
Example:https://www.apple.com/shop/produc
t/MLYV3AM/A/USB-C%20to%20MagSafe
%203%20Cable%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-
%20Silver
Nylon braided cables have an extra layer of
woven nylon on top of the internal jacket
(often made of PVC or TPE). The choice of
PVC or TPE is up to electrical/mechanical
constructions.
Example:https://www.apple.com/shop/pro
duct/MLYV3AM/A/USB-C%20to
%20MagSafe%203%20Cable
%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-%20Silver

Plug Shell Material

1.Plastic or 2.Aluminum plug shell as it's 1.Plastic or 2.Aluminum plug shell as it's 1.Plastic or 2.Aluminum plug shell as it's 1.Plastic or 2.Aluminum plug shell as it's
lightweight and corrosion-resistant. If there lightweight and corrosion-resistant. If there lightweight and corrosion-resistant. If there lightweight and corrosion-resistant. If there
seems to be a better choice for the seems to be a better choice for the seems to be a better choice for the seems to be a better choice for the
electrical/mechanical constructions (either electrical/mechanical constructions (either electrical/mechanical constructions (either electrical/mechanical constructions (either
 plastic or stainless steel).
Strain Relief Details
Built-in Flex Joint In some designs, the
connector housing itself includes a flexible
joint that can bend without putting stress on
the cable. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Native-Union-
Type-C-Belt-Cable/dp/B0BRKBRZFD
We keep the current solution.
Target Cable Dia Size
4.20mm+/ 0.15mm + nylon tbd
Should be less given simple cable
Target Plug Size
Standard 8.4mm by 2.6mm
Cable Customization
Details/Preferences The new magsafe3 offers the quality, feel,
that we are striving for. We are looking to
launch in two colors, matte white & black.
Example:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLY
V3AM/A/USB-C%20to%20MagSafe
%203%20Cable%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-
%20Silver
Logos will most probably be printed(laser)
on the plugshell. We are looking at a 2mm
border from all the edges of the aluminum
plug shell. It will either text, logo, or both.
Packaging Details TBD we are hiring a local designer and
package manufacturing company
how the wrap is for the cables
plastic or stainless steel).
Built-in Flex Joint In some designs, the
connector housing itself includes a flexible
joint that can bend without putting stress on
the cable. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Native-Union-
Type-C-Belt-Cable/dp/B0BRKBRZFD
4.20mm+/ 0.15mm + nylon tbd
Standard 8.4mm by 2.6mm
The new magsafe3 offers the quality, feel,
that we are striving for. We are looking to
launch in two colors, matte white & black.
Example:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLY
V3AM/A/USB-C%20to%20MagSafe
%203%20Cable%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-
%20Silver
Logos will most probably be printed(laser)
on the plugshell. We are looking at a 2mm
border from all the edges of the aluminum
plug shell. It will either text, logo, or both.
TBD we are hiring a local designer and
manufacturing company
plastic or stainless steel).
Built-in Flex Joint In some designs, the
connector housing itself includes a flexible
joint that can bend without putting stress on
the cable. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Native-Union-
Type-C-Belt-Cable/dp/B0BRKBRZFD
4.20mm+/ 0.15mm + nylon tbd
Standard 8.4mm by 2.6mm
The new magsafe3 offers the quality, feel, that
we are striving for. We are looking to launch in
two colors, matte white & black.
Example:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLYV3
AM/A/USB-C%20to%20MagSafe
%203%20Cable%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-
%20Silver
Logos will most probably be printed(laser) on
the plugshell. We are looking at a 2mm border
from all the edges of the aluminum plug shell.
It will either text, logo, or both.
TBD we are hiring a local designer and
manufacturing company
plastic or stainless steel).
Built-in Flex Joint In some designs, the
connector housing itself includes a flexible
joint that can bend without putting stress
on the cable. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Native-Union-
Type-C-Belt-Cable/dp/B0BRKBRZFD
4.20mm+/ 0.15mm + nylon tbd
Standard 8.4mm by 2.6mm
The new magsafe3 offers the quality, feel,
that we are striving for. We are looking to
launch in two colors, matte white & black.
Example:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLY
V3AM/A/USB-C%20to%20MagSafe
%203%20Cable%20(2%C2%A0m)%20-
%20Silver
Logos will most probably be printed(laser)
on the plugshell. We are looking at a 2mm
border from all the edges of the aluminum
plug shell. It will either text, logo, or both.
TBD we are hiring a local designer and
manufacturing company