IEC 62680-4:2013

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Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power –
Part 4: Universal Serial Bus Cables and Connectors Class Document,
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Interfaces de bus universel en série pour les données et l'alimentation
électrique –
Partie 4: Document des classes des câbles et des connecteurs de bus universel
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IEC 62680-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power –

Part 4: Universal Serial Bus Cables and Connectors Class Document,

Revision 2.0
Interfaces de bus universel en série pour les données et l'alimentation

électrique –
Partie 4: Document des classes des câbles et des connecteurs de bus universel

en série, Révision 2.0
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ICS 33.120; 35.200 ISBN 978-2-83220-843-4

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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACES FOR DATA AND POWER –

Part 4: Universal Serial Bus Cables and
Connectors Class Document, Revision 2.0

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International Standard IEC 62680-4 has been prepared by technical area 14: Interfaces and
methods of measurement for personal computing equipment, of IEC technical committee 100:
Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment.
The text of this standard is based on documents prepared by the USB Implementers Forum
(USB-IF). The structure and editorial rules used in this publication reflect the practice of the
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© USB-IF:2007
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INTRODUCTION
The IEC 62680 series is based on a series of specifications that were originally developed by
the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). These specifications were submitted to the IEC under
the auspices of a special agreement between the IEC and the USB IF.
The USB Implementers Forum, Inc.(USB-IF) is a non-profit corporation founded by the group
of companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification. The USB-IF was formed
to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of Universal
Serial Bus technology. The Forum facilitates the development of high-quality compatible USB
peripherals (devices), and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have
passed compliance testing.
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IMPLEMENTERS FORUM.”
This series covers the Universal Series Bus interfaces for data and power and consists of the
following parts:
IEC 62680-1, Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1: Universal Serial
Bus Specification, Revision 2.0

IEC 62680-2, Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power – Part 2: USB Micro-USB
Cables and Connectors Specification, Revision 1.01

IEC 62680-3, Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power – Part 3: USB Battery
Charging Specification, Revision 1.2

IEC 62680-4, Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power – Part 4: Universal Serial
Bus Cables and Connectors Class Document Revision. 2.0
This part of the IEC 62680 series consists of several distinct parts:
• the main body of the text, which consists of the original specification developed by the
USB-IF.
© USB-IF:2007
CONTENTS
1 Introduction . 10
1.1 Purpose . 10
1.2 Scope . 10
1.3 Related Documents . 10
1.4 Terms and Abbreviations . 11
2 Management Overview . 12
3 USB Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Compliance Standards . 12
4 Acceptance Criteria, Test Methods and Test Procedures . 15
4.1 Integrators List (IL) . 15
4.2 USB Logo Usage .
...