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Update time : 2024-06-14

USB-IF Certification: Cost, Validity, and Process Explained

USB-IF, short for USB Implementers Forum, is a non-profit organization composed of companies that develop the Universal Serial Bus (USB) specification. Since its establishment in the early 1990s, USB-IF has been dedicated to promoting USB technology, providing ICT developers with a unified connectivity solution to overcome the issues of incompatible ports and connectors. Currently, USB-IF has over 700 member companies working together to innovate and develop USB technology.

 

USB-IF Certification Cost

- Annual Membership Fee for Full Membership: US$5,000. As a full member of USB-IF, you receive the following benefits:

  - Free Vendor ID (VID)

  - Participation in USB-IF standard groups discussions

  - Company and product visibility on the USB-IF website

  - Priority access to USB new specification information

 

- Temporary Membership Costs:

  - Vendor ID (VID) Fee: US$6,000

  - USB Logo Usage Rights Fee: US$3,500 (valid for 2 years). This fee applies to non-USB-IF members (temporary members) to use the USB logo. Full members do not need to pay this fee.

 

USB-IF Certification Validity

- VID Validity: Vendor IDs are valid for life, even if membership expires.

 

- USB Logo Usage Rights Validity:

  - For temporary members, the USB logo usage rights are valid for 2 years.

  - Full members do not have a specific validity period (as long as membership remains valid).

 

USB-IF Certification Testing Content

USB-IF certification testing ensures that products comply with USB standards and exhibit good interoperability. Testing includes:

 

- Electrical characteristic testing: Validates signal quality across various application architectures.

- Functional testing: Checks product support for standard requirements and device enumeration.

- Product interoperability testing: Determines how well the product interacts with other USB devices.

 

USB-IF Certification Process

- Apply for USB-IF membership:

  - Submit a membership application to USB-IF to become a full or temporary member.

  - Full membership costs US$5,000 annually and offers more benefits; temporary members pay additional fees to obtain VID and USB logo usage rights.

 

- Use USB-IF certified connectors & cables: Ensure during product development that connectors and cables adhere to USB-IF standards.

 

- Submit products for testing at USB-authorized labs:

  - Send products to third-party testing labs authorized by USB-IF (e.g., China JJRLAB) for certification testing.

 

- Obtain qualification reports and certificates:

  - If the product passes testing, receive qualification reports and certificates confirming compliance with USB standards.

 

- Use the appropriate USB logo:

  - Display the USB-IF certified logo on the product to indicate compliance.

 

By following this process and paying the corresponding fees, your product can successfully obtain USB-IF certification, enhancing market competitiveness and consumer trust.


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