UL 60950-1 Approval of a Computer Peripheral

[cbroumand]

We have been designing an accessory for a tablet PC that adds a USB and Ethernet port to the device. The Voltage output from the tablet is 19V. We believe that the total Wattage out of the device is 2.5 W. The manufacturer of the table is claiming that UL 60950-1 (or equivalent) certification is legally required to sell the peripheral. I disagree, but cannot find a place that will give a clear answer (except for a lab that wants the business to certify).

The device is mobile and just a temporary attachment. Not permanent. The tablet manufacturer feels that we should for the approval since it is required. I feel that it is desired, but not legally required.

 

[geerhed]

cbroumand:

Typically it is the market and ones own legal department that will force a UL Listing. Technically I can sell my product (a high-voltage component) without UL, but no one would buy it. Also, the corp. would never consider the possibility just for product liability reasons.

Good luck!

Doug