SIST EN IEC 62684:2019

Interoperability specifications of common external power supply (EPS) for use with data-enabled mobile telephones

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.

Spezifikationen für die Interoperabilität eines einheitlichen externen Stromversorgungsgeräts (EPS) für die Anwendung bei datenübertragungs-fähigen Mobiltelefonen

Spécifications d’interopérabilité de l’alimentation externe commune (EPS) avec des téléphones mobiles permettant l’échange de données

NEW!IEC 62684:2018 est disponible sous forme de IEC 62684:2018 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.

Specifikacije medobratovalnosti skupnega zunanjega napajanja (EPS) z mobilnimi telefoni, ki omogočajo izmenjavo podatkov

Ta dokument določa medobratovalnost skupnega zunanjega napajanja z mobilnimi telefoni, ki omogočajo izmenjavo podatkov. Opredeljuje možnost skupnega napajanja in določa zahteve za vmesnike za zunanje napajanje.
Vidiki varnosti in elektromagnetne združljivosti v tem dokumentu niso zajeti. Varnost je zajeta v standardu IEC 60950-1 ali IEC 62368-1, elektromagnetna združljivost pa je zajeta v regionalnih/nacionalnih standardih.
Ta dokument opredeljuje medobratovalnost na podlagi podedovanih tehnologij USB in ne zajema vmesnikov za polnjenje, ki izvajajo standarde IEC 62680-1-3 (USB Type-C™1), IEC 62680-1-2 (USB PD) in IEC 63002.
OPOMBA: Vsebina tega dokumenta temelji na Dodatku II z dne 12. januarja 2010 k memorandumu o soglasju glede usklajevanja zmožnosti polnjenja za mobilne telefone.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Dec-2018
• ICS: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
• Technical Committee: AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 12-Apr-2018
• Due Date: 17-Jun-2018
• Completion Date: 11-Dec-2018
• Mandate: M/455 - Standardisation mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI on a common Charging Capability for Mobile Telephones
• Ref Project: EN IEC 62684:2018 - Interoperability specifications of common external power supply (EPS) for use with data-enabled mobile telephones

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 62684:2011 - Interoperability specifications of common external power supply (EPS) for use with data-enabled mobile telephones
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2018
• Refers: SIST EN 62680-1-1:2016 - Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power - Part 1-1: Universal Serial Bus interfaces - Common components - USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2 (IEC 62680-1-1:2015)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 62680-2-1:2016 - Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power - Part 2-1: Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0 (TA 14) (IEC 62680-2-1:2015)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN IEC 62368-1:2024 - Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 62680-2-2:2016 - Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data and power - Part 2-2: Universal Serial Bus - Micro-USB Cables and Connectors Specification, Revision 1.01 (TA 14) (IEC 62680-2-2:2015)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026

Overview

SIST EN IEC 62684:2019 specifies the interoperability requirements for common external power supplies (EPS) used with data-enabled mobile telephones. Published and adopted by SIST, this standard aligns with EN IEC 62684:2018 and builds on the International Standard IEC 62684:2018. The document establishes a set of interface and performance requirements ensuring that external power supplies and mobile phones are compatible, regardless of manufacturer. The focus is on legacy USB technologies for charging and data transfer, supporting harmonization and convenience within the global mobile device market.

IEC 62684:2018 does not cover safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects, which are governed by other standards (IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1 for safety, and regional or national standards for EMC). Charging interfaces that implement newer USB technologies, such as USB Power Delivery (IEC 62680-1-2), USB Type-C (IEC 62680-1-3), and IEC 63002, are outside the scope of this standard.

Key Topics

• Interoperability Specifications: Defines how EPS units and mobile phones interconnect using legacy USB (mainly Micro-USB) standards, supporting broad compatibility.
• Interface Requirements: Addresses connector types (e.g., USB Micro-B), cable assembly, voltage, ripple standards, and plug durability for optimal, consistent performance.
• Charging Capability: Stipulates minimum requirements for DC plug connectors, AC input characteristics, output voltage, and ripple voltage to ensure device compatibility.
• Updated References: Incorporates recent references and requirements to maintain alignment with IEC Universal Serial Bus standards, including modifications from the previous edition.
• Testing Requirements: Outlines general test procedures to verify voltage stability, ripple, and output reliability under varied conditions and loads.
• Environmental Specifications: Details operable temperature and humidity ranges, supporting reliable use in diverse environments.

Applications

The practical value of SIST EN IEC 62684:2019 lies in its role in unifying external power supply solutions for the mobile phone industry. Key applications include:

• Mobile Device Manufacturers: Ensuring that new mobile telephones interoperate with standardized chargers, promoting user convenience and reducing electronic waste.
• Charger Suppliers: Designing and producing power supplies that are compatible with a wide range of data-enabled mobile phones using Micro-USB or compatible adaptors.
• Testing Laboratories: Verifying conformity through standardized measurements of voltage, current, ripple, and durability, supporting manufacturers with regulatory compliance.
• Policy Makers and Standardization Bodies: Facilitating harmonized approaches to mobile device charging infrastructure, reducing market fragmentation.
• Consumers: Benefiting from the assurance that chargers are compatible with multiple devices, offering flexibility, and reducing the need for proprietary accessories.

By fostering interoperability, SIST EN IEC 62684:2019 supports sustainability initiatives and drives efficiency in the mobile technology sector.

Related Standards

For a holistic understanding and compliance, the following standards are particularly relevant when considering SIST EN IEC 62684:2019:

• IEC 60950-1 - Information technology equipment - Safety requirements.
• IEC 62368-1 - Safety requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment.
• IEC 62680-1-1 - USB Battery Charging Specification.
• IEC 62680-2-1 - USB Specification, including DC output and voltage drop requirements.
• IEC 62680-2-2 - USB Micro-USB cable and connector specifications.
• IEC 62680-1-2 & IEC 62680-1-3 - Newer USB Power Delivery and USB Type-C specifications (covered in other standards).
• IEC 63002 - Interoperability for external power supplies with portable devices (for newer charging interfaces).

Keywords: external power supply, EPS, data-enabled mobile telephones, USB Micro-B, interoperability standard, IEC 62684:2018, common charger, mobile device charging, legacy USB, SIST EN IEC 62684:2019, connector requirements, standardization.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 62684:2011
Specifikacije medobratovalnosti skupnega zunanjega napajanja (EPS) z mobilnimi
telefoni, ki omogočajo izmenjavo podatkov
Interoperability specifications of common external power supply (EPS) for use with data-
enabled mobile telephones
Spezifikationen für die Interoperabilität eines einheitlichen externen
Stromversorgungsgeräts (EPS) für die Anwendung bei datenübertragungs-fähigen
Mobiltelefonen
Spécifications d’interopérabilité de l’alimentation externe commune (EPS) avec des
téléphones mobiles permettant l’échange de données
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62684:2018
ICS:
33.070.50 Globalni sistem za mobilno Global System for Mobile
telekomunikacijo (GSM) Communication (GSM)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62684

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2018
ICS 33.070.50 Supersedes EN 62684:2010
English Version
Interoperability specifications of common external power supply
(EPS) for use with data-enabled mobile telephones
(IEC 62684:2018)
Spécifications d'interopérabilité de l'alimentation externe Spezifikationen für die Interoperabilität eines einheitlichen
commune (EPS) avec des téléphones mobiles permettant externen Stromversorgungsgeräts (EPS) für die
l'échange de données Anwendung bei datenübertragungsfähigen Mobiltelefonen
(IEC 62684:2018) (IEC 62684:2018)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2018-03-12. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2018 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62684:2018 E
European foreword
The text of document 100/2872/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 62684, prepared by technical area 14:
"Interfaces and methods of measurement for personal computing equipment", of IEC/TC 100: "Audio,
video and multimedia systems and equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 62684:2018.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2018-12-12
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2021-03-12
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62684:2010.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62684:2018 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

IEC 62680-1-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62680-1-2.
IEC 62680-1-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62680-1-3.
IEC 63002 NOTE Harmonized as EN 63002.

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60950-1 -  Information technology equipment - Safety EN 60950-1 -
- Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62368-1 -  Audio/video, information and EN 62368-1 -
communication technology equipment --
Part 1: Safety requirements
IEC 62680-1-1 -  Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data EN 62680-1-1 -
and power Part 1-1:Universal Serial Bus
interfaces - common components - USB
Battery Charging Specification, Revision
1.2 (TA 14)
IEC 62680-2-1 2015 Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data - -
and power Part 2-1: Universal Serial Bus
Specification, Revision 2.0 (TA 14)
IEC 62680-2-2 -  Universal Serial Bus interfaces for data EN 62680-2-2 -
and power Part 2-2: Universal Serial Bus -
Micro-USB Cables and Connectors
Specification, Revision 1.01 (TA 14)

IEC 62684 ®
Edition 2.0 2018-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Interoperability specifications of common external power supplies (EPS) for use

with data-enabled mobile telephones

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.200; 35.100.05; 35.200 ISBN 978-2-8322-5340-3

– 2 – IEC 62684:2018 © IEC 2018
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 5
3.1 Terms and definitions . 5
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 6
4 EPS specification . 6
4.1 DC plug connector specification . 6
4.2 AC input characteristic . 6
4.3 Environmental specification . 7
4.4 DC output characteristics . 7
4.5 Protection . 7
4.6 EPS detection . 7
4.7 Reliability . 7
5 Testing requirements . 7
5.1 General . 7
5.2 Ripple voltage at the DC output . 7
Bibliography . 9

IEC 62684:2018 © IEC 2018 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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INTEROPERABILITY SPECIFICATIONS OF COMMON
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (EPS) FOR USE WITH
DATA-ENABLED MOBILE TELEPHONES

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