USB‑IF Mandatory Naming Simplification (Effective April 20)
Legacy Names Fully Banned: USB 3.1 Gen1/Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1x2/Gen2x2, USB4 Gen 2x2, and similar version numbers
New Naming Rules (Only Speed + Power):
480Mbps → USB‑C
5Gbps → USB‑C 5Gbps
10Gbps → USB‑C 10Gbps
20Gbps → USB‑C 20Gbps
40Gbps → USB4 40Gbps
80Gbps → USB4 80Gbps
Power Labeling: USB‑C 60W / USB‑C 240W (240W requires E‑Marker)
Enforcement: New products must follow rules for TID certification (April 20); non‑compliant products delisted globally (June 1); penalties: 1%–4% of global revenue + USB‑IF membership revocation{insert\_element\_0\_}
User Benefit: Instantly clear speed/power; no more Gen1/Gen2 confusion
