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Start using the USB Logo Now!

Download the USB-IF Trademark License Agreement and Usage Guidelines for the USB-IF Logo. The license agreement must be signed to access Logo artwork and obtain the right to use the Logo with products that pass USB-IF compliance testing.

The agreement necessary for gaining access to the graphics approved for linking to the usb.org web site are also available.

Hi-Speed USB

Find out about Hi-Speed USB. Included are Hi-Speed USB backgrounders, a list of most common questions and answers, the USB 2.0 Adopters Agreement, current press releases, and more.

On-The-Go

The On-The-Go Supplement addresses the need for mobile interconnectivity between portable devices when a PC is not available. Learn more about the On-The-Go Supplement to USB 2.0 Specification and other On-The-Go information in this section.

Tools

Download the most current installation utilities.

USB-IF eStore

USB Functional Compliance Test Devices and USB Specification Books are now available for purchase from the USB-IF. USB-IF member companies are eligible to receive discounted rates. Orders will be fulfilled in the order they were received.

Documents

Download the most current revision of the USB spec, conference presentations (1998 to 2002), whitepapers, and compliance workshop checklists.

Compliance Program

The USB specification defines the product design targets at the level of interfaces and mechanisms. The USB-IF has instituted a Compliance Program that provides reasonable measures of acceptability.

How to Join

Do you want to join the USB-IF? You'll find the Implementers Forum members search here, along with the USB-IF Logo and usage guidelines, and the members information maintenance page (including instructions).

Getting a Vendor ID

If you are a new USB product developer looking to get a vendor ID for your company, there are two options for doing this.

Tech FAQ

This FAQ answers most of the commonly asked questions about USB and USB-related products and developments.

 
What's New

Wireless USB v1.1  Specification

The Wireless USB v1.1 Spec and Adopters Agreement are now available.

USB 2.0 Link Power Management (LPM) PDK

Details and the order form are available in the eStore.

USB 3.0 Specification

The USB 3.0 Specification and the corresponding Adopters Agreement are now available.

Deprecation of the  Mini-A and Mini-AB Connectors

Read the full announcement.

USB On-The-Go v2.0

USB On-The-Go and Embedded Host v2.0 and the corresponding Adopters Agreement are now available.  

USB High Speed Electrical Tool

USBET20, a stand-alone electrical signal analysis tool for USB Compliance testing, is now available.

Embedded Hosts and/or Multiple Receptacles

Learn about the new requirements and guidelines for products with Embedded Hosts and Multiple Receptacles and see the USB-IF Embedded Host Compliance Plan.

Events

Find out about  upcoming USB events : Everything from trade show participation to compatibility workshop schedules to registration forms!

Also, be sure to check out photographs of past USB-IF events in our Photo Gallery.