The Clock Is Ticking: Why 2026 Is Critical for Regulation 2025/2052 Transition Planning
EU regulation 2025/2052 will apply from the 14th of December 2028. From that date, most in-scope AC-DC external power supplies (EPS) placed on the EU market will need to meet new USB-C interoperability and eco-design requirements. The question is...
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Why USB-C PD Power Supply Performance Matters for CPE Applications
USB-C Power Delivery (PD) will become the standard for CPE equipment from the 14th December 2028. For operators and equipment manufacturers, this will have a direct impact on device stability, network performance, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability. With the introduction of the 2025/2052 regulations, we asked...
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ONE CONNECTOR, MANY PATHS.
Standardisation where it makes sense. Differentiation where it matters. The evolution of CPE power supply design For years, CPE power supplies have been built around highly specific requirements. Different applications, power levels, regional plug types, and OEM priorities have...
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USB-C Power Delivery Limitations in CPE
Introduction The EU Eco-Design Regulation (EU) 2025/2052, adopted in 2025 and enforceable from 2028, represents a fundamental shift in how Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) is powered. Unlike previous regulations, it explicitly addresses USB-C Power Delivery (PD), higher power levels,...
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NetBit PD Products – Compact Power Solutions for CPE Devices
The demand for versatile and efficient power solutions is growing, especially for customer-premises equipment (CPE). The NetBit Power Delivery product line offers a range of power supplies designed to cater to diverse needs, delivering 20W to 65W of output power...
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What are the potential implications of USB-C Standardisation for the CPE industry?
The transition to USB-C standardization, while hailed as a significant technological advancement, presents several challenges and negative impacts for the power supply industry. These range from high implementation costs to the potential for increased electronic waste and accelerated obsolescence....
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Common Charger Directive – One Size Fits All
What is the Common Charger Directive? The final approval has gone through for the common charger directive. As a result, by 2024, a USB-C port will be mandatory for a range of electronic devices, including: mobile phones, tablets, and...
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