{"id":1173,"date":"2026-09-05T22:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2026-09-15T20:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:15:24","slug":"usb-pd-3-2-spr-avs-vs-pd-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/usb-pd-3-2-spr-avs-vs-pd-3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"USB PD 3.2: O Que Muda para Fabricantes e Compradores B2B"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>USB PD 3.2: What Changes for Manufacturers and B2B Buyers<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> September 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading time:<\/strong> 5 min<\/p>\n<p><strong>Audience:<\/strong> OEM manufacturers, buyers, importers and brands sourcing power supplies and chargers<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Han \u2014 Paiyi Power<\/strong>, an OEM\/ODM manufacturer of GaN chargers and external power supplies, working with international B2B customers on USB-IF certification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last updated: 6 September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DC-140W-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Paiyi Power 140W USB PD 3.2 SPR AVS GaN charger\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DC-140W-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DC-140W-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DC-140W-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DC-140W-1.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Paiyi Power 140W USB PD 3.2 SPR AVS GaN charger, designed for OEM\/ODM buyers sourcing USB Power Delivery 3.2 products.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" style=\"background:#f5f7f8;border:1px solid #d9dee3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:0 0 10px;border:none;padding:0;\">Contents<\/h2>\n<nav>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#direct-answer-what-changes-in-usb-pd-3-2\">Direct answer: what changes in USB PD 3.2?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#what-is-usb-pd-3-2\">What is USB PD 3.2?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#usb-pd-3-2-vs-pd-3-1-what-is-the-difference\">USB PD 3.2 vs PD 3.1: what is the difference?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#spr-avs-the-change-that-matters\">SPR AVS: the change that matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#quick-reference-pd-3-1-pd-3-2-pps-and-avs\">Quick reference: PD 3.1, PD 3.2, PPS and AVS<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#opportunities-for-manufacturers-and-brands\">Opportunities for manufacturers and brands<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#opportunities-for-buyers-and-importers\">Opportunities for buyers and importers<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#what-b2b-buyers-should-ask-suppliers\">What B2B buyers should ask suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#paiyi-power-pd-3-2-manufacturing-profile\">Paiyi Power: PD 3.2 manufacturing profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-usb-pd-3-2\">Frequently asked questions about USB PD 3.2<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\"><a href=\"#sources-and-further-reading\">Sources and further reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"direct-answer-what-changes-in-usb-pd-3-2\">Direct answer: what changes in USB PD 3.2?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>USB PD 3.2 makes AVS (Adjustable Voltage Supply) mandatory for any power source above 27W.<\/strong> Instead of being locked to the fixed 5V \/ 9V \/ 15V \/ 20V steps, the charger adjusts its output voltage in 100mV increments: 9V to 15V on sources up to 45W, and 9V to 20V on sources above 45W. Maximum power does not change \u2014 it stays at 240W in EPR. What changes is efficiency and heat, precisely in the 27W\u2013100W band that accounts for most of the charger market.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"what-is-usb-pd-3-2\">What is USB PD 3.2?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>USB Power Delivery 3.2 (PD 3.2)<\/strong> is the revision of the USB-IF fast-charging standard released in October 2023; the current release is USB PD R3.2 V1.2, published 20 May 2026. Its purpose is to bring to the mid-power band (27W\u2013100W) the same efficiency benefits that previously existed only in high-power chargers above 140W.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, PD 3.2 means <strong>chargers that run cooler, waste less energy and put less thermal stress on batteries<\/strong> \u2014 while staying compatible with older chargers and devices.<\/p>\n<p>The specification is also published as an IEC standard: <strong>IEC 62680-1-2:2024<\/strong> is the IEC edition of USB Power Delivery Specification Revision 3.2, Version 1.0.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"usb-pd-3-2-vs-pd-3-1-what-is-the-difference\">USB PD 3.2 vs PD 3.1: what is the difference?<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">USB PD 3.1<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">USB PD 3.2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Maximum power<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">240W (48V \/ 5A)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">240W (48V \/ 5A) \u2014 unchanged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>AVS available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">EPR only (above 100W, 15V\u201348V)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Also in SPR (27W\u2013100W)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>SPR AVS window<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Not applicable<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">9V\u201315V up to 45W; 9V\u201320V above 45W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Adjustment step<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100mV (EPR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100mV (SPR and EPR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Target devices<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">High-performance notebooks and workstations<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Notebooks, tablets, smartphones and mid-power devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Where AVS applies in each mode (reference table)<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Mode<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Introduced in<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Voltage range<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Step<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Power range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Fixed PDO (SPR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 1.0\u20133.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">5V \/ 9V \/ 15V \/ 20V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">up to 100W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>SPR AVS<\/strong> (sources up to 45W)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>PD 3.2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">9V \u2013 15V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100mV<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">27W \u2013 45W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>SPR AVS<\/strong> (sources above 45W)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>PD 3.2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">9V \u2013 20V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100mV<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">45W \u2013 100W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">EPR AVS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 3.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">15V \u2013 48V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100mV<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">above 100W, up to 240W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Fixed PDO (EPR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 3.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">28V \/ 36V \/ 48V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">up to 240W (48V \/ 5A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PPS (SPR APDO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 3.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">from 5V<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">20mV<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">up to 100W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Two details that are often misread: <strong>AVS does not replace PPS<\/strong> (a charger may advertise both), and <strong>EPR AVS still exists in PD 3.2<\/strong> \u2014 what is new is that AVS is now also required in the SPR band, below 100W.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference is that PD 3.2 <strong>extends AVS to the power band that serves most of the market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"spr-avs-the-change-that-matters\">SPR AVS: the change that matters<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SPR AVS (Standard Power Range Adjustable Voltage Supply)<\/strong> is the heart of PD 3.2.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">How does it work?<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of fixed voltages (5V, 9V, 15V, 20V), a PD 3.2 charger <strong>adjusts its output voltage in 100mV increments<\/strong> within the applicable range. The device (smartphone, notebook, tablet) negotiates with the charger for the exact voltage it needs \u2014 no more, no less.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">What are the benefits?<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Benefit<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Practical impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Higher energy efficiency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Less energy wasted as heat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Lower operating temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Cooler chargers and devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Longer battery life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Less thermal stress on the cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Faster charging<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Voltage matched to what the device asks for<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Broad compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Works with PD 3.1, PD 3.0 and earlier devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Mandatory requirement<\/h3>\n<p>From PD 3.2 onward, <strong>any power source above 27W must support AVS<\/strong>. This is not optional \u2014 it is a requirement of the specification.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"quick-reference-pd-3-1-pd-3-2-pps-and-avs\">Quick reference: PD 3.1, PD 3.2, PPS and AVS<\/h2>\n<p>These four terms are constantly mixed up in incoming specifications, so here is the short version.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; background: #f5f7f8; text-align: left;\">Term<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; background: #f5f7f8; text-align: left;\">What it covers<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; background: #f5f7f8; text-align: left;\">Practical meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 3.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Introduced the extended power range above the standard band, with adjustable voltage in that range<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Products above the standard power band and the higher voltage rail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PD 3.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Extended adjustable voltage into the standard power range, added a short-term peak-current field and a vendor-defined message framework<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Efficiency and heat gains below the higher voltage band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">PPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Fine-grained programmable voltage and current, introduced with PD 3.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Fast-charging handsets that track battery voltage closely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">AVS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Adjustable voltage in coarser steps across a wide range<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Laptops, docks and higher-power equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Two of the four are specification revisions and two are operating modes, which is exactly why they get confused.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/spr-avs-vs-pps\/\">SPR AVS vs PPS: which adjustable mode your product should implement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/240w-usb-c-cable-requirements\/\">240W USB-C cable requirements: e-marker, 5A and voltage rating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/140w-charger-only-charging-at-100w\/\">Why a 140W charger only charges at 100W<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/usb-pd-3-2-vs-pd-3-1-140w-laptop-chargers\/\">What PD 3.2 changes for 140W laptop chargers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We design to the PD 3.2 specification including SPR AVS. Certification status varies by SKU and production batch, and we do not claim USB-IF certification or a TID.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"opportunities-for-manufacturers-and-brands\">Opportunities for manufacturers and brands<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">1. The market is already moving<\/h3>\n<p>PD 3.2 is no longer &#8220;the future&#8221; \u2014 it is current:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apple<\/strong> released a 40W adapter with PD 3.2 SPR AVS support alongside the iPhone 17<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baseus<\/strong> released a 45W charger with PD 3.2 AVS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Huntkey<\/strong> released a 45W charger with PD 3.2 AVS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Satechi<\/strong> released a 240W desktop charger with PD 3.2 support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aohai<\/strong> released one of the first 240W chargers with PD 3.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">2. Competitive advantage for brands<\/h3>\n<p>Offering chargers with <strong>PD 3.2 and SPR AVS<\/strong> lets a brand position itself at the front of charging technology \u2014 a clear differentiator in an increasingly crowded market.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">3. Differentiation for OEM manufacturers<\/h3>\n<p>For manufacturers, developing PD 3.2 products means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessing a growing market of brands looking for &#8220;future-proof&#8221; products<\/li>\n<li>A technical edge over competitors still shipping PD 3.1 designs<\/li>\n<li>Meeting the USB-IF specification requirements for certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"opportunities-for-buyers-and-importers\">Opportunities for buyers and importers<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">1. Higher value-added products<\/h3>\n<p>PD 3.2 chargers can be positioned as <strong>premium products<\/strong> with a clear technical justification \u2014 higher efficiency, less heat, better battery protection.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">2. Portfolio refresh<\/h3>\n<p>With major brands already adopting it (Apple, Baseus and others), carrying PD 3.2 products shows your range is <strong>aligned with where the market is going<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">3. Certification timing<\/h3>\n<p>The transition to PD 3.2 certification is under way. Sourcing products that already comply puts you ahead of the regulatory curve.<\/p>\n<p>To put dates on it: USB-IF grants grace periods of 18 months for silicon and 24 months for end products, counted from each revision&#8217;s publication date. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteriverlabs.com.cn\/technical-blog\/usb-pd-spec-3-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRL (Granite River Labs, part of the SGS group since March 2026)<\/a>, a USB-IF authorised test laboratory, <strong>end products based on USB PD R3.1 V1.8 stopped being accepted for new certification in September 2026<\/strong>, and those based on PD R3.2 V1.0 stop being accepted in November 2026. The latest published revision is <strong>USB PD R3.2 V1.2, dated 20 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: USB-IF revises grace dates periodically. Confirm the schedule with your own test lab before locking in production.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"what-b2b-buyers-should-ask-suppliers\">What B2B buyers should ask suppliers<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Do your chargers support USB PD 3.2 with SPR AVS?&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 This is the most important question. AVS is the heart of the new specification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;What AVS voltage range is supported?&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 For chargers above 45W the range should be 9V to 20V; up to 45W it should be 9V to 15V.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Is the product USB-IF certified?&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 Certification is what proves conformance to the specification, and is required in order to use the USB-IF logo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Is the charger backwards compatible?&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 PD 3.2 is fully compatible with PD 3.1 and PD 3.0.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;What is the charger&#8217;s efficiency with AVS?&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 AVS was designed specifically to improve efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1080\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Burn-in and functional test station at Paiyi Power\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pyi-factory-burnin-station.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Operator running LPS-PM-VV test on power adapters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"paiyi-power-pd-3-2-manufacturing-profile\">Paiyi Power: PD 3.2 manufacturing profile<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Paiyi Power is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/about-us\/why-paiyi-oem-advantages\/\">OEM\/ODM power supply manufacturer<\/a> based in China. The figures below are our own factory data, current as of September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #f5f7f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px; text-align: left;\">Paiyi Power<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Minimum order quantity (MOQ)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>200 pcs<\/strong> per model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>Monthly capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Up to 150,000 pcs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Production lines<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Employees<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Lead time<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">5-6 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Pre-shipment inspection<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">100% of units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Quality system<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/certifications\/\">ISO 9001<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\"><strong>PD 3.2 status<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9dee3; padding: 9px 11px;\">Products designed to the USB PD 3.2 specification, including SPR AVS. Earlier production runs were tested and certified to USB PD 3.1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>One thing we state plainly:<\/strong> Paiyi Power chargers are designed to the USB PD 3.2 specification including SPR AVS, but certification status differs by SKU and by production batch, and earlier runs were certified under USB PD 3.1. Rather than make a blanket claim, we send the current test report for the exact model you are sourcing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-usb-pd-3-2\">Frequently asked questions about USB PD 3.2<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">What is USB PD 3.2?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>It is the revision of the USB Power Delivery specification, published by USB-IF in October 2023, that makes AVS mandatory in the 27W\u2013100W band.<\/strong> It does not raise the maximum power of the standard; it changes how voltage is negotiated between charger and device.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">What is the difference between PD 3.1 and PD 3.2?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maximum power is the same (240W); the difference is that PD 3.2 extends AVS from the EPR band down into the SPR band.<\/strong> In PD 3.1, AVS only existed above 100W (15V\u201348V). In PD 3.2 it is also required between 27W and 100W, at 9V\u201315V or 9V\u201320V.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">From how many watts is AVS mandatory?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Above 27W.<\/strong> Any source with a PDP above 27W must advertise AVS APDO in order to certify to PD 3.2. Below 27W, AVS is not required.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">What is the SPR AVS voltage range?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>It depends on the source rating: 9V to 15V for sources up to 45W, and 9V to 20V for sources above 45W.<\/strong> In both cases the adjustment step is 100mV.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Does PD 3.2 increase maximum charging power?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>No. The ceiling remains 240W (48V \/ 5A) in EPR mode.<\/strong> The gain from PD 3.2 is efficiency and lower heat in the mid-power band, not raw power.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Does a PD 3.2 charger work with PD 3.0 or 3.1 devices?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes. PD 3.2 is backwards compatible.<\/strong> A PD 3.2 charger negotiates normally with PD 3.1, PD 3.0 and earlier devices; the AVS features are simply not used when the device does not support them.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Does AVS replace PPS?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>No. Both modes can coexist in the same charger.<\/strong> PPS uses 20mV steps with active current limiting and is aimed at direct battery charging in smartphones; AVS uses 100mV steps and is designed to feed a system input rail.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Do I need USB-IF certification to sell PD 3.2 chargers?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>USB-IF certification is not required by law, but it is required to use the logo, and it is what brand owners and tenders ask for as proof of conformance.<\/strong> For the European Union, Directive (EU) 2022\/2380 on the common charger also applies, and references the IEC 62680 series.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Is there still time to certify a product to PD 3.1?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Not for new end-product submissions: according to GRL, the window for PD R3.1 V1.8 closed in September 2026.<\/strong> New projects need to be developed on the PD 3.2 baseline.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Are Paiyi Power chargers USB-IF certified to PD 3.2?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Paiyi Power products are designed to the USB PD 3.2 specification including SPR AVS; certification status varies by SKU and production batch, and earlier production runs were certified under USB PD 3.1.<\/strong> We send the current certificate and test report for the specific model you are buying rather than making a blanket claim.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><strong>USB PD 3.2 with SPR AVS<\/strong> is the natural evolution of fast charging: <strong>more efficient, more precise and safer<\/strong> across a wide range of devices.<\/p>\n<p>For manufacturers and brands, it is an opportunity for <strong>technical differentiation and premium positioning<\/strong>. For buyers and importers, it is the chance to <strong>refresh a portfolio<\/strong> with products aligned to where the global market is heading.<\/p>\n<p>The market has already moved. The question is no longer whether to adopt PD 3.2, but when.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1264a3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 36px;\" id=\"sources-and-further-reading\">Sources and further reading<\/h2>\n<p>This article was updated in September 2026 using the following primary sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usb.org\/document-library\/usb-power-delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB-IF \u2014 Document Library: USB Power Delivery<\/a> (official specifications, incl. USB PD R3.2 V1.2 of 20 May 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usb.org\/compliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB-IF \u2014 Compliance Program<\/a> (certification programme and authorised laboratories)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/91099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEC 62680-1-2:2024<\/a> \u2014 the IEC edition of USB Power Delivery Specification Revision 3.2, Version 1.0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/dir\/2022\/2380\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directive (EU) 2022\/2380<\/a> \u2014 the common charger directive in the European Union<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteriverlabs.com.cn\/technical-blog\/usb-pd-spec-3-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRL \/ SGS \u2014 USB PD SPEC 3.2: specification updates and certification test points<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 24px; color: #2f6b4f;\">Related reading on Paiyi Power<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/gan-chargers-oem-procurement-guide\/\">GaN Chargers OEM Procurement Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pd-3-2-adapter-manufacturer-what-oem-buyers-need-to-know\/\">PD 3.2 Adapter Manufacturer: What OEM Buyers Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/140w-charger-only-charging-at-100w\/\">140W Charger Only Charging at 100W? The Three Causes and How to Design Them Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/240w-usb-c-cable-requirements\/\">240W USB-C Cable Requirements: E-Marker, 5A and High-Voltage Insulation Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/spr-avs-vs-pps\/\">SPR AVS vs PPS: Which Adjustable Voltage Method Should Your Charger Implement?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Paiyi Power<\/strong> is a manufacturer of power supplies and chargers supporting USB PD 3.2, with OEM\/ODM customisation and 5\u20136 week delivery.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Talk to our team<\/strong> to discuss your PD 3.2 charger project.<br \/>\n<!-- faq-schema-v1 --><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is USB PD 3.2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is the revision of the USB Power Delivery specification, published by USB-IF in October 2023, that makes AVS mandatory in the 27W\u2013100W band. It does not raise the maximum power of the standard; it changes how voltage is negotiated between charger and device.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between PD 3.1 and PD 3.2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Maximum power is the same (240W); the difference is that PD 3.2 extends AVS from the EPR band down into the SPR band. In PD 3.1, AVS only existed above 100W (15V\u201348V). In PD 3.2 it is also required between 27W and 100W, at 9V\u201315V or 9V\u201320V.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"From how many watts is AVS mandatory?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Above 27W. Any source with a PDP above 27W must advertise AVS APDO in order to certify to PD 3.2. Below 27W, AVS is not required.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the SPR AVS voltage range?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It depends on the source rating: 9V to 15V for sources up to 45W, and 9V to 20V for sources above 45W. In both cases the adjustment step is 100mV.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does PD 3.2 increase maximum charging power?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The ceiling remains 240W (48V \/ 5A) in EPR mode. The gain from PD 3.2 is efficiency and lower heat in the mid-power band, not raw power.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does a PD 3.2 charger work with PD 3.0 or 3.1 devices?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. PD 3.2 is backwards compatible. A PD 3.2 charger negotiates normally with PD 3.1, PD 3.0 and earlier devices; the AVS features are simply not used when the device does not support them.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does AVS replace PPS?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Both modes can coexist in the same charger. PPS uses 20mV steps with active current limiting and is aimed at direct battery charging in smartphones; AVS uses 100mV steps and is designed to feed a system input rail.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need USB-IF certification to sell PD 3.2 chargers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"USB-IF certification is not required by law, but it is required to use the logo, and it is what brand owners and tenders ask for as proof of conformance. For the European Union, Directive (EU) 2022\/2380 on the common charger also applies, and references the IEC 62680 series.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there still time to certify a product to PD 3.1?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not for new end-product submissions: according to GRL, the window for PD R3.1 V1.8 closed in September 2026. New projects need to be developed on the PD 3.2 baseline.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are Paiyi Power chargers USB-IF certified to PD 3.2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Paiyi Power products are designed to the USB PD 3.2 specification including SPR AVS; certification status varies by SKU and production batch, and earlier production runs were certified under USB PD 3.1. We send the current certificate and test report for the specific model you are buying rather than making a blanket claim.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USB PD 3.2: What Changes for Manufacturers and B2B Buyers Published: September 2026 Reading time: 5 min Audience: OEM manufacturers, buyers, importers and brands sourcing power supplies and chargers By Han \u2014 Paiyi Power, an OEM\/ODM manufacturer of GaN chargers and external power supplies, working with international B2B customers on USB-IF certification. Last updated: 6 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1078,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1173"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1425,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173\/revisions\/1425"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paiyipower.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}