USB-IF certification introduction
USB-是英文UniversalSerialBUS(通用串行總線)的縮寫,而其中文簡稱為“通串線”;支持設備的即插即用和熱插拔功能。USB是在1994年由Intel、NEC、Compaq、DEC、IBM(、Microsoft、NorthernTelecom多家公司聯合提出制定的,并于1994年11月11日發表了USBV0.7版本,到現在已經發展為3.1版本。USB具有傳輸速度快,使用方便,支持熱插拔,連接靈活,獨立供電等優點;而USB認證又叫USB-IF認證,它就是USB ImplementersForum(USB-IF)推行的一個自愿性的標志性認證。
USB Standard Type
Connector
USB2.0 standard types: USB A male, A female; USB B male, B female; Mini USB male and female; Micro USB male and female;
USB3.0 standard types: USB A male, A female; USB B male, B female; Micro USB male and female;
USB3.1 standard type: Type C male, Type C female;
Cable
USB2.0 standard types: USB A to B, USB to MiniB, USB A to MicroB
USB 3.0 standard types: USB A to A, USB to B, USB A to MicroB
USB3.1 Standard Type: Type C to Type C
USB-IF certification test content
The certification tests for USB peripheral devices can be divided into three categories. The first is electrical characteristics testing to verify the signal quality of the product under different application architectures. This is followed by a functional test to check higher-level product details, such as the level of support required by the standard and device enumeration capabilities. Finally, the product interoperability test is used to determine the interaction between the product under test and other USB devices.
Why USB certification
USB certification is generally based on client requirements. Generally, USB functions used on high-end products must apply for USB certification. After USB products apply for association certification, they can use the USB logo and obtain the TID number of the USB product. For USB products to use this logo and have a TID number, they must first apply to the USB Association to become their members, and they can only apply for component certification after having membership.