M/455 - Chargers for mobile phones
Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones
Mandate M/455 requests the European standardisation organisations CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop common standards for charging capabilities for mobile telephones. The aim is to establish a unified charging solution to enhance interoperability and convenience for consumers across the EU. This mandate supports the harmonisation of mobile phone chargers to reduce electronic waste and promote environmental sustainability, ensuring that mobile devices can be charged using a single, standardized charger across different manufacturers and models.
Purpose
The mandate M/455 aims to establish a common charging capability for mobile telephones across the European Union. It seeks to facilitate interoperability and reduce electronic waste by standardizing chargers for mobile phones.
Standardisation request
The request directs the European standardisation organisations CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop standards for a unified charging solution for mobile phones. The focus is on defining technical specifications that enable compatibility between devices and chargers from different manufacturers.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables include harmonized standards that provide a common charging interface and protocol for mobile phones. These standards will ensure that mobile phones can be charged using a single type of charger, promoting consumer convenience and sustainability.
Context
The development of a standard charging capability addresses the issues of electronic waste and consumer inconvenience caused by multiple incompatible chargers. This mandate supports the European Commission’s objectives to enhance product interoperability within the internal market and to promote environmental sustainability. It follows previous efforts to create common charging solutions in the mobile phone sector.
The mandate covers the standardisation of a common charging capability for mobile telephones, focusing on developing a standardized charger interface to ensure interoperability and compatibility across different mobile phone models and brands within the European market.
General Information
NEW!IEC 62684:2018 is available as IEC 62684:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 62684:2018 specifies the interoperability of common external power supplies for use with data-enabled mobile telephones. It defines the common charging capability and specifies interface requirements for the external power supply. Safety and EMC aspects are not covered by this document. Safety is covered by IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 and EMC is covered by regional /national standards. This document defines interoperability based on legacy USB technologies and does not cover charging interfaces that implement IEC 62680-1-3, IEC 62680-1-2 and IEC 63002. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Clause 1 is modified to include updated references to IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards; b) Clause 2 is expanded to include references to IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards; c) Subclause 4.1 is expanded to include requirements for non USB Micro-B plug DC plug connectors; d) Subclause 4.4 is modified to remove obsolete requirements for common mode noise and reference requirements of IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards; e) Subclause 4.5 is modified to reference appropriate safety standards.
- Standard12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
NEW!IEC 62684:2018 is available as IEC 62684:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 62684:2018 specifies the interoperability of common external power supplies for use with data-enabled mobile telephones. It defines the common charging capability and specifies interface requirements for the external power supply. Safety and EMC aspects are not covered by this document. Safety is covered by IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 and EMC is covered by regional /national standards. This document defines interoperability based on legacy USB technologies and does not cover charging interfaces that implement IEC 62680-1-3, IEC 62680-1-2 and IEC 63002. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Clause 1 is modified to include updated references to IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards;
b) Clause 2 is expanded to include references to IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards;
c) Subclause 4.1 is expanded to include requirements for non USB Micro-B plug DC plug connectors;
d) Subclause 4.4 is modified to remove obsolete requirements for common mode noise and reference requirements of IEC Universal Serial Bus interface standards;
e) Subclause 4.5 is modified to reference appropriate safety standards.
- Standard12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
IEC 62684:2011 specifies the interoperability of common external power supplies for use with data enabled mobile telephones. It defines the common charging capability and specifies interface requirements for the the external power supply. Safety and EMC aspects are not covered by this International Standard. Safety is covered by IEC 60950-1 and EMC is covered by EN 301 489-34. The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
- Standard13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
IEC 62684:2011 specifies the interoperability of common external power supplies for use with data enabled mobile telephones. It defines the common charging capability and specifies interface requirements for the the external power supply. Safety and EMC aspects are not covered by this International Standard. Safety is covered by IEC 60950-1 and EMC is covered by EN 301 489-34. The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
- Standard13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/455 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones". Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones There are 4 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.