1、 MFi Certification Introduction | Introduction

Apple MFi certification is a license granted by Apple Inc. to its authorized accessory manufacturers for the production of external accessories. It stands for "made for iPhone," "made for iPod," and "made for iPad.

2、 MFi Certification Process

3、 MFi Product Scope | Scopes

The components sold by Apple Inc. include:

30pin connector, lightning connector, authentication chip, headphone remote control, LAM module, iWatch wireless charging module

MFi Certification Technology (products as examples)

1. Lightning and 30 pin connectors (Apple data cable, car charger, travel charger, power bank, power bank, wireless charger, expandable memory, etc.);

2. HomeKit accessory protocol (HAP) (smart home);

3. Authentication coprocessors (used for products that require identity recognition, such as navigation, printers, Bluetooth earphones, etc.);

4. IPod Accessory Protocol (iAP), the protocol used to communicate with iPhone, iPad, and iPod (devices that use iAP protocol for data exchange with iPhone, iPad, and iPod, navigation, printers, Bluetooth earphones, Bluetooth watches, medical monitoring products, etc.);

5. AirPlay audio technology (smart speakers and other audio products);

6. Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) feature (wireless intelligent product);

7. Headphone Remote and Mic features;

8. Lightning CommunicationModule LAM (Audio Earphones);

9. CarPlay technology (car navigation products);

10. MFi Game Controller technology;

11. MFi Hearing Aid technology.

4、 The Value of MFi Certification | Values

1. MFi certified enterprises, also known as members of Apple Inc., have the qualification to purchase Apple accessories (lighting, headphone remote control, wireless smart IC, etc.) from AVNET, an agent of Apple Inc., and can use the MFi logo on certified products;

2. In today's fiercely competitive market, MFi certification is the only opportunity for 3C accessory companies to upgrade their products and increase profits; It is also the passport for all traditional electronic and electrical enterprises to enter the field of intelligent products;

3. An important way for enterprises to enhance their brand image and product value is also the primary condition for foreign buyers and retailers to choose suppliers.

5、 Period and price

Cycle: Starting from 40 working days (when all aspects are ready)

MFi membership application: 20 working days

Factory review: 10 working days

Product prediction and inspection: 10 working days