What is IEC 63002 about?
BS EN IEC 63002 defines common charging interoperability guidelines for power sources (external power supplies (EPSs) and Other Sources) used with computing and consumer electronics devices that implement BS EN IEC 62680-1-3 (USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification).
BS EN IEC 63002 defines normative requirements for an EPS to ensure interoperability; in particular, it specifies the data communicated from a power source to a device and certain safety elements of the EPS, cable, and device. While the requirements focus of BS EN IEC 63002 is on the EPS and the behaviour at its USB Type-C connector interface, it is also important to comprehend cable assembly and device capabilities and behaviours to assure end-to-end charging interoperability.
Note 1: BS EN IEC 63002 does not apply to all design aspects of an EPS.
Note 2: BS EN IEC 63002 does not specify regulatory compliance requirements for aspects such as product safety, EMC, or energy efficiency.
Who is BS EN IEC 63002 for?
BS EN IEC 63002 on interoperability specifications and communication methods is useful for:
- Manufacturing of electronic devices
- Technicians who know about communication methods
- Mobile battery manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN IEC 63002?
The objective of BS EN IEC 63002 is to enable common charging interoperability of external power supplies (EPSs) used with the increasing variety of computing and consumer electronics devices that implement BS EN IEC 62680-1-3 (USB Type-C®1 Cable and Connector Specification) and BS EN IEC 62680-1-2 (USB Power Delivery).
BS EN IEC 63002 specifies the minimum technical requirements for interoperability and includes recommendations for EPS functionality when used with computing and electronics devices. The approach taken by this document focuses on enabling common charging interoperability that can allow manufacturers to innovate in aspects such as technical design, system performance, and energy efficiency.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 63002:2021 supersedes BS IEC 63002:2016. BS EN IEC 63002:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to BS IEC 63002:2016. These include:
- Title is changed from Identification and communication interoperability method for external power supplies used with portable computing devices
- Clause 4, EPS interoperability based on USB technologies, is added
- Clause 5, EPS specification, adds hardware and protection requirements overvoltage protection is changed from optional to normative
- Annex B and Annex C are added, providing an explanation of the design features in USB Power Delivery that enhance reliability and an explanation of the concepts of charge rate and power
