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Port & Cable

P031 / USB / Standard

USB 2.0 overview

USB 2.0 data can coexist with a USB-C cable’s separately specified charging capability.

Also called USB2 USB 2 Hi-Speed USB 480 Mbps

A high-wattage cable can still have a lower USB data mode.

The useful distinction

Read the data marking separately from a power label. A connector picture cannot distinguish a USB 2.0-only data cable from every higher-performance cable.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-01 · Independent review pending

Standard note · not an individual product specification

CAPABILITY NOTES / SOURCE REVIEW 11 OCTOBER 2026

Read the capability, not just the name.

Published scope, conditions and what remains unknown. Figures are not measured end-to-end performance.
Name or markSupported reading and conditionsDo not inferAuthority
USB 2.0 Type-C cableUp to 480Mbps data; power marked separatelyRead the actual cable’s data specification.A power-only marking does not establish video or high-speed data.S511 · USB-IFChecked 2026-10-11

USB 2.0 Type-C cable

Published scope
Up to 480Mbps data; power marked separately
Conditions
Read the actual cable’s data specification.
Do not infer
A power-only marking does not establish video or high-speed data.
Authority
S511 · USB-IF
Checked 2026-10-11

These are source-qualified distinctions. No complete device pairing, physical fit or operating result is certified here.

Inspect the canonical evidence and scope

C004K

USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate.

USB-IF compliance-program markings; not independent authentication or video qualification.

S511 · USB-IF

The useful distinction

Understand the requirement.

USB 2.0 data can coexist with a USB-C cable’s separately specified charging capability. [C031A]

Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

USB 2.0 overview facts and limitations
High-Speed signaling ceiling480 Mbit/s; not file-transfer throughput [C031A]
LayerUSB protocol generation [C031A]
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

This is a scoped requirements guide, not an interoperability certification. It does not test hardware, calculate an arbitrary display timing, or replace the exact product documentation. A missing capability stays unknown.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Check the stated USB data support on both devices.
  2. Confirm that the cable supports data, not just charging.
  3. Do not assume USB-C video support from USB 2.0 charging behavior.
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Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

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The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

C031ASource checked · pending review

USB 2.0 data can coexist with a USB-C cable’s separately specified charging capability.

USB-IF · USB Type-C cable logo usage guidelines, January 2026 ↗

Locator: USB 2.0 Type-C cables and power marking
Access: public pdf text. Certification artwork and logos are not reproduced.

S040: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only. Next review due 2026-12-30.

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Common questions

Questions this record can help resolve

Does USB-C mean USB 3, USB4 or Thunderbolt?Separate the USB-C connector shape from the USB generation, USB4, Thunderbolt, video and charging capabilities implemented by a particular port or cable.Why can two USB-C cables support different speeds?Use USB-C only as an endpoint description; data generation, Thunderbolt support, construction, length and exact-product capability remain separate.

Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

1 linked sources · 1 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: consumer_pilot

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2026-12-30. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 1 source scopes, access limits and dates

S040 · USB Type-C cable logo usage guidelines, January 2026

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB 2.0 data capability is distinct from 60 W / 240 W power labeling.

Not established / limitations: Certification artwork and logos are not reproduced.

Locator: USB 2.0 Type-C cables and power marking

Trace 1 claims to their source records

C031A · P031

USB 2.0 data can coexist with a USB-C cable’s separately specified charging capability.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S040 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.