1. QC certification
Quick Charge (QC) is a fast-charging technology developed by Qualcomm that lets you charge your device up to four times faster than conventional charging. The QC protocol specifies the voltage, current, and power requirements for quick charge technology, and it also outlines the testing procedures that manufacturers must follow to ensure that their products meet these requirements. Once the product passes the certification process, it is awarded the QC certification, and it can then be marketed as a quick charge-compatible product.
Quick Charge is not the only fast charging technology available. Other fast charging technologies include Power Delivery (PD) and Oppo's VOOC. These technologies work in a similar way to Quick Charge and are designed to provide fast charging speeds.
2. More about QC certification
- Quick Charge 1.0
QC 1.0 was the first version of Quick Charge technology launched by Qualcomm in 2013. It supported charging at 5V/2A, which is double the charging speed of traditional chargers. - Quick Charge 2.0
QC 2.0 was launched in 2014 and supported charging at 5V/2A, 9V/2A, and 12V/1.67A. - Quick Charge 3.0
QC 3.0 was launched in 2016 and supported charging at 5V/3A, 9V/2A, and 12V/1.5A - Quick Charge 4.0
QC 4.0 was launched in 2017 and supported charging at 5V/3A, 9V/2.7A, 12V/2A, and 20V/1.25A. QC 4.0 was the first Quick Charge version compatible with the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) standard. So if you had a USB PD-compatible device, you could charge it using a QC charger, but you’ll only get a maximum of 27W charging. - Quick Charge 4+
QC 4+ was launched in 2018 and supported charging at 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, and 20V/2.25A. - Quick Charge 5.0
QC 5.0 was launched in 2020 and supported charging at 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 11V/6A, and 20V/6A. This version supports the delivery of over 100W of power for charging devices. QC 5.0 is also compatible with the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) feature of the USB PD standard, making it faster at charging dual cell batteries.
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed documentation required for specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical documentation required for QC certification:
- Application form;
- Bill of materials (BOM);
- PCB layout;
- Schematic diagram;
- Instruction manual;
- Label;
- …
Below are the general application steps for achieving QC certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Send the technical documents of the product to us for evaluation;
- Send the test samples to our laboratory;
- Perform tests and issue the test report;
- Signing Qualcomm agreement;
- Audit report;
- Register on the website.
3. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the QC certification in a reasonably short time frame, faster than the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
4. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.