BS EN IEC 62680-1-8:2019

What is BS EN IEC 62680-1-8 - Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power about?  

The IEC 62680 series is based on a series of specifications that were originally developed by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). 

BS EN IEC 62680-1-8 is one of the parts in the series that describe in detail all the Terminal Types that are supported by the Audio Device Class.  

Who is BS EN IEC 62680-1-8- Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power for? 

BS EN IEC 62680-1-8 on Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power is useful for: 

• Audio device manufacturing companies 
• Interface and interconnection equipment manufacturers 
• Product designers 
• Quality control authorities 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 62680-1-8- Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power?  

The Audio Device Class Definition applies to all devices or functions embedded in composite devices. All audio signals inside an audio function start at an Input Terminal, pass through some Units and leave the function through an Output Terminal. Units can manipulate the signal in various ways. Terminals represent the connections of the function to the outside world. 

The intention of BS EN IEC 62680-1-8 is to describe to users in detail all the Terminal Types that are supported by the Audio Device Class.  

As part of the Terminal descriptor, the ‘wTerminalType’ field specifies the vendor’s suggested use of the Terminal. For example, a pair of speakers is a more suitable target for music output than a telephone line. This feature allows a vendor to ensure that applications use the device in a consistent and meaningful way.