In an effort to remind consumers to purchase Certified USB products from trusted sources that display USB-IF Certified Logos on the packaging, in product briefs or on the cable or device itself, the USB-IF continues to update its Certified USB Logo Program. The program establishes that the cable power capabilities should be displayed in watts, clearly indicating support for 60W or 240W as defined by the latest USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification.
Additionally, the Certified USB4 Logos have been updated to unify branding across the Certified USB Logo Program, offering consumers a simple way to identify the performance and power capabilities of certified USB cables, hosts, devices, and chargers.
“With the new higher power capabilities enabled by the USB PD 3.1 Specification, which unlocks up to 240W over a USB Type-C cable and connector, USB-IF saw an opportunity to further strengthen and simplify its Certified Logo Program for the end user,” says Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. “With our updated logos, consumers can easily identify the USB4 performance and USB Power Delivery capabilities of Certified USB-C Cables, which support an ever-expanding ecosystem of consumer electronics from laptops and smartphones to displays and chargers.”
The non-profit USB Implementers Forum was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology as defined in the USB specifications. The USB-IF facilitates the development of high-quality compatible USB devices through its logo and compliance program, and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing.
To learn more about the Certified USB Compliance and Logo Program, please visit www.usb.org
