Computer keyboards and mice — both wired and wireless — were registered under IS 13252 and must migrate to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 by November 2028. These relatively simple products have straightforward migration paths.
Standard wired USB keyboards and mice operate at 5V USB power. Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, these are typically PS1 power sources (below 15VA), with the most minimal safeguard requirements. For these products, the migration is usually straightforward — existing compliant designs will pass IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 with minor documentation updates.
Wireless keyboards and mice powered by replaceable alkaline batteries (AA/AAA) are simple. Those with rechargeable lithium batteries require battery safety evaluation under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 Clause 4 — BMS documentation, cell certifications.
Gaming keyboards often include RGB LED lighting (adds heat), multiple USB ports, and detachable cables. Higher-power gaming keyboards may be PS2 (above 15VA due to LED power). The USB hub functionality in high-end keyboards also requires evaluation.
During the stakeholder consultation on IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 migration, industry requested merging "keyboards" and "wireless keyboards" into a single category to simplify compliance. BIS and MeitY indicated such consolidation would appear in final guidelines. Check the final published guidelines for the current category structure.
Keyboards and mice are among the easiest IS 13252 products to migrate. Pre-compliance analysis is typically minimal. Start Standard Revision through the BIS portal with fresh test reports. Typical migration: 6-10 weeks.