CTIA Battery Certification Scheme
The CTIA Battery Certification Scheme is an
industry-led programme for anyone wishing to
sell cellular products and accessories to network
operators in North America.
Compliance with the scheme satisfies the
minimum requirements imposed by the network
operators and allows manufacturers of battery
cells / packs, power adapters, docking stations /
charging cradles and cellular devices to raise
safety and quality levels within the industry.
Certification is based on demonstrating
compliance with the standard IEEE 1725 “Standard
for Rechargeable Batteries for Cellular
Telephones” and CTIA certification documents.
IEEE 1725 covers system integration, battery cell
design processes, manufacturing considerations,
assembly precautions, leakage protection,
component & thermal considerations, overcharge,
over-current, mechanical considerations, connector
& terminals, quality control, security & validation, as
well as external influences such as the intended use
of the cellular device and its associated accessories.
Auditing (where relevant) and 3rd party testing by
any CTIA Authorised Test Laboratory, such as TÜV
SÜD, is required for recognition of accessories and
certification of complete cellular systems.
We are one of the established market leaders in
the scheme and the only authorised test laboratory
in the UK, placing us as your compliance partner
of choice to help you obtain certification for your
cellular device or recognition for accessories.
TÜV Product Service
TÜV SÜD Group
We understand that time to market is of the upmost
importance to you, so we offer a fast, efficient and
cost effective route to CTIA Battery Certification.
Working with us gives you access to our
international CTIA test laboratories, specialist
engineers, consultants and auditors.
Recognised Accessories:
-
Battery Cell
Battery Pack
AC – DC Adapter
DC – DC Adapter
External backup battery
Docking Station / Cradle
Certified System (Cellular Device):
- Cell / Mobile Phone
- Handheld Computer (e.g. Scanners /
Portable terminals)
Certified Cellular product systems typically are
handheld / portable cellular products powered by a
Li-Ion / Li-Ion Polymer battery. The certified system
can include, for example, a recognised AC-DC
Adapter. The battery pack and the battery cell used
within the battery pack must also be recognised by
the CTIA.
Table showing typical sub- systems and
systems that can be recognised and certified
under the CTIA Battery Certification Program.
Product Service
www.tuvps.co.uk
As a leading international testing, certification and consultancy organisation we have an extensive
range of complementary services for cellular products and accessories including:
• Pre-auditing of manufacturing sites
• Product and battery safety testing
• Environmental Simulation
• Type approval & certification
• R&TTE and TCB Certification
• Consultancy
• EMC testing
• Radio / wireless testing
• Specific absorption rate (SAR) testing
CTIA Subsystem Recognition and System Certification Process
TÜV SÜD
CTIA
VENDOR
Obtain quotation from TÜV SÜD and upon
acceptance raise purchase order for project
Request CTIA Certification Db Account
https://cpo.ctia.org/userregistration/NewUserReg.cfm
Establish account for vendor
Submit project request on
CTIA Certification Db
TÜV SÜD accepts project
E-mail to Vendor
Select TÜV SÜD
Upload Dec of Compliance
Email to TÜV SÜD
Pay Subsystem Recognition Fee to CTIA
Generate Invoice for Recognition /
Certification fees
E-mail to Vendor
Review and Test
Submit paperwork and sample to TÜV SÜD
Resubmit
Fail
Pass/Fail
Pass
Sign and Upload License Agreement
Upload LicenseAgreement
E-mail to Vendor
Upload Reports
Countersign and Upload License Agreement
Cell / Pack / Adapter Recognized or
System Certified
E-Mail to Vendor
NOTE Final invoicing to Vendor by TÜV SÜD is not shown.
Db = Database
Subsystem Recognition applies to Battery Cells, Battery Packs, Adapters and "Hybrid" devices such as an external backup battery pack.
System Certification applies to the complete cellular system for example consisting of a recognised battery pack & adapter with Host device such as a mobile phone.
Battery Cell Recognition requires annual factory audits of the cell manufacturing facility.
TÜV Product Service Ltd • TÜV SÜD Group
Octagon House • Concorde Way • Segensworth North • Fareham
Hampshire • PO15 5RL • United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1489 558100 • Fax: +44 (0)1489 558101 • Email: catl@tuvps.co.uk