As major international brands have successively supported the USB Type-C interface, USB Type-C has become the new darling of the market. To become a USB Type-C qualified product, it must pass the USB certification and obtain the right to use the USB logo. Ya'an Technology explained in a simple way how to obtain the right to use the USB logo.
First of all, manufacturers must obtain the Vendor ID from the USB-IF before developing USB products. Vendor ID can be obtained through the following two methods:
1. Become a USB-IF member and pay the annual fee of US$4,000, you can get the vendor identifier for free
2. Non-USB-IF members need to pay a fee of US$5,000 to obtain the vendor identifier. In addition, you need to pay another US$3,500 to obtain the right to use the USB logo. This fee is 2 years (if you are a USB-IF member, this fee will not be charged).
Then, if you want to become a USB-IF member, you need to sign back the membership agreement and submit it to admin@usb.org or mail it to USB-IF. In addition, it is also necessary to fully understand the following three documents but do not need to sign back.
1. USB-IF Antitrust Guidelines (USB-IF Antitrust Guidelines)
2. USB-IF Code of Conduct (USB-IF Code of Conduct)
3. USB-IF Confidentiality Policy (USB-IF Confidentiality Policy)
What are the rights of becoming a USB-IF member?
1. Get the vendor identifier for free
2. The certified products and company-related information of your company can be queried on the official USB-IF website to increase exposure
3. Can receive information about the latest USB specifications
4. Eligibility to participate in Device Working Groups
5. Participate in the developer conference and all related seminars
6. Participate in large-scale USB-IF exhibitions around the world
Finally, for the cost of developing USB certified products, please refer to the following list:
