TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
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<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />
First Version 2002.4.4 JLIN rev.2 2002. 8.15<br />
Services for<br />
BLUETOOTH Qualification<br />
The easy access to global markets.<br />
The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, INC. U.S.A
Contents<br />
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong>'s Bluetooth projects ......................................................................................................... 4<br />
General Bluetooth related information ...................................................................................................... 5<br />
Documents necessary for a Bluetooth project ........................................................................................... 6<br />
1) First set <strong>of</strong> documents, necessary before preparation <strong>of</strong> the test plan ................................................... 6<br />
2) Second set <strong>of</strong> documents, necessary before testing starts ................................................................... 6<br />
3) Final set <strong>of</strong> documents necessary to complete the compliance folder .................................................... 6<br />
List <strong>of</strong> documents required for a Compliance Folder ................................................................................ 7<br />
Testing ................................................................................................................................................. 8<br />
Notes on confidentiality.......................................................................................................................... 9<br />
Your TÜV <strong>Rheinland</strong> contacts................................................................................................................ 10<br />
Appendix A: Levels <strong>of</strong> Service................................................................................................................ 11<br />
Appendix B: Customer Data Sheet ......................................................................................................... 12
Introduction<br />
An experienced Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB) is now based in our Pleasanton <strong>of</strong>fice to answer and<br />
serve client needs to qualify and list Bluetooth hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware components and products.<br />
Based on the experience <strong>of</strong> testing everything from RF modules, Baseband and Link manager chip sets, to<br />
protocol stacks and pr<strong>of</strong>ile applications, <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. now <strong>of</strong>fers Bluetooth<br />
Qualification service from our Pleasanton Office.<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> Berlin-Brandenburg has been a leader in the field <strong>of</strong> Bluetooth testing and certification in Asia,<br />
the location <strong>of</strong> the most important Bluetooth market up to now. Our facilities in Japan and Taiwan are BQTF<br />
accredited by the BQRB, and <strong>of</strong>fer a comprehensive range <strong>of</strong> testing and certification including RF, Baseband,<br />
Link Manager, Protocol stack, and Pr<strong>of</strong>iles. In addition, Korea and Hong Kong <strong>of</strong>fer similar capabilities.<br />
Manufacturers with testing and qualification needs can outsource qualification <strong>of</strong> Bluetooth products to any <strong>of</strong><br />
our facilities.
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong>’s Bluetooth projects<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> can navigate you a road to Bluetooth qualification:<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> Client Comments<br />
BQB plan for<br />
qualification<br />
Issue <strong>of</strong><br />
quotation<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> Test<br />
Plan<br />
Compliant?<br />
Test Report and Data<br />
Test<br />
PASS<br />
BQB<br />
Assessment<br />
PASS<br />
Listing<br />
Initial Meeting<br />
Static Conformance<br />
("PICS") Review<br />
Meeting<br />
YES<br />
Intermediate<br />
Invoice<br />
FAIL<br />
Order<br />
Testing<br />
No<br />
Submission <strong>of</strong> remaining<br />
documents to complete<br />
the compliance folder<br />
(third set <strong>of</strong><br />
documents/information,<br />
ref. to following pages)<br />
Qualified Product<br />
Listing Notice,<br />
Test Report<br />
Submission <strong>of</strong> first set <strong>of</strong><br />
documents/information<br />
(ref. to following pages)<br />
Submission second set <strong>of</strong><br />
documents/information<br />
(ref. to following pages)<br />
General service and procedure introduction may be made free <strong>of</strong> charge at our Pleasanton <strong>of</strong>fice location.<br />
Please contact our sales team for an appointment.
General Bluetooth related information<br />
The information in this document gives a rough overview <strong>of</strong> procedures related to Bluetooth testing and listing<br />
projects through <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong>. This document is not designed to amend or replace <strong>of</strong>ficially published<br />
information from Bluetooth SIG, such as, but not limited to, the Licensing and Trademark regulations published<br />
in the Bluetooth Brand Book, or the Qualification Program Reference Document (PRD 1.0). For detailed<br />
information please refer to the <strong>of</strong>ficial Bluetooth Web-site at www.bluetooth.org.<br />
The one most important pre-requisite to any qualification and listing is for a company to be a Bluetooth<br />
“Promoter”, “Adopter”, or “Associate” member. The related adopters or associate agreements need to be upto-date.<br />
For listings, either a copy or web-based reference to that agreement is required.<br />
• Bluetooth Tests are classified according to category A, B, C, or D.<br />
Cat. A: Tests need to be done at an accredited BQTF (Bluetooth Qualified Testing Facility), such as our<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> Japan and Taiwan facilities.<br />
Cat. B: Tests can be done by the SIG member as well as at any capable laboratory. Test evidence is<br />
required for the Compliance folder. <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> Japan and Taiwan facilities <strong>of</strong>fer comprehensive<br />
testing services.<br />
Cat. C: Tests can be done by the SIG member as well as at any capable laboratory. Test evidence is not<br />
required in the Compliance folder, but the member has to provide a declaration that the product meets the<br />
requirements.<br />
Cat. D: These tests are not required and included in the testing specification for information only.<br />
• Upon listing, the following information are published by our BQB on the <strong>of</strong>ficial Bluetooth Web-site:<br />
- Name, address, Tel. Number, and main contact person <strong>of</strong> the applicant<br />
- Type designation, Model-, Hard- and S<strong>of</strong>tware-Version number <strong>of</strong> the listed product<br />
- Applicable Specification<br />
- Supported Protocols and Pr<strong>of</strong>iles, Test Specification<br />
- Pre-qualified components<br />
- if desired, company logo <strong>of</strong> the applicant
Documents necessary for a Bluetooth project<br />
Varied information is required for each project step. All documents can be submitted before the preparation <strong>of</strong><br />
the test plan. Depending on client preferences, the necessary documents can also be prepared on a step-bystep<br />
base. All documents, with the exception <strong>of</strong> the Declaration <strong>of</strong> Compliance (DoC, see final set <strong>of</strong><br />
documents) can be submitted electronically or as hardcopy.<br />
1) First set <strong>of</strong> documents, necessary before preparation <strong>of</strong> the test plan<br />
• Bluetooth Implementation Conformance Statement ICS, Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement<br />
PICS, and Pr<strong>of</strong>ile Implementation Conformance Statements Pr<strong>of</strong>ile-ICS for all applicable prot ocols and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>iles (available on www.bluetooth.org). Copies <strong>of</strong> PICS from pre-qualified components are not<br />
acceptable.<br />
• Identification <strong>of</strong> qualified components, if utilized<br />
• Block or System diagram<br />
• In case <strong>of</strong> hardware-based devices and components, additional documentation requirements apply<br />
• Product Specification<br />
• For product families: Number <strong>of</strong> product variations and their differences<br />
• Planned listing date<br />
2) Second set <strong>of</strong> documents, necessary before testing starts<br />
Before testing, it is important to provide the most up-to-date ICS, PICS and Pr<strong>of</strong>ile-ICS. In case there are<br />
modifications, please inform us. All test planning are based on the information in these documents. Changes in<br />
ICS, PICS or Pr<strong>of</strong>ile ICS may and <strong>of</strong>ten do lead to changes in the test plan; qualification decisions will be<br />
affected accordingly<br />
• In case ICS, PICS, or Pr<strong>of</strong>ile-ICS have changed, final version <strong>of</strong> these documents<br />
• Operating instructions or description on how to operate the control interface(s) and s<strong>of</strong>tware (or API)<br />
• After testing, the test results, and the test report.<br />
3) Final set <strong>of</strong> documents necessary to complete the compliance folder<br />
Latest Declaration <strong>of</strong> Compliance (DoC) (available on www.bluetooth.org) with original signature. Copies,<br />
facsimile or electronic files are not acceptable for this document.<br />
Reference Design Application Note<br />
(only required for components, need to conform to TÜV <strong>Rheinland</strong>’s test plan)<br />
Parts List, if applicable<br />
Pattern Layout <strong>of</strong> all layers, if applicable<br />
Component Layout, if applicable<br />
Schematics, if applicable<br />
User- or Installation Manual<br />
Optionally the company logo in JPEG format (will be used when listing on the Bluetooth Webpage), max. size<br />
150 x 150 pixel
List <strong>of</strong> documents required for a Compliance Folder<br />
For your convenience below please find a comprehensive list <strong>of</strong> documents usually required for a Compliance<br />
Folder:<br />
Item Required Comments<br />
1. ICS Summary M<br />
2. ICS/PICS/Pr<strong>of</strong>ile-ICS M For all supported functions.<br />
3. Identification <strong>of</strong> pre-qualified<br />
M<br />
components<br />
4. Product Specification M <strong>Inc</strong>l. explanation <strong>of</strong> product variations and their<br />
differences<br />
5. Block diagrams (Hard- and S<strong>of</strong>tware) M For s<strong>of</strong>tware, system configuration and<br />
functional block diagrams<br />
6. User or Installation Manual M Only Bluetooth relevant portion<br />
7. Test Data M If testing is done by TÜV <strong>Rheinland</strong>, we will<br />
supply the test data directly to the Compliance<br />
Folder<br />
8. Test Report M For category A and B test cases<br />
9. Test conformance declaration M For category C test cases<br />
10. Original Declaration <strong>of</strong> Compliance M<br />
(DoC)<br />
11. Parts List M If applicable<br />
12. Pattern Layout (all layer) M If applicable<br />
13. Component layout M If applicable<br />
14. Circuit Diagrams M If applicable<br />
15. Revision History O Only necessary if product was modified during<br />
or between tests<br />
16. Reference Integration Note M/O Mandatory for component listing, optional for<br />
complete products.<br />
This document is attached to the listing on the<br />
Bluetooth Web Page<br />
17. Company logo O To be shown on the Bluetooth Listing Webpage,<br />
JPEG Format, max. 150 x 150 Pixel<br />
M: Mandatory<br />
O: Optional<br />
This list itself does not need to be returned to <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong>, only the documents referred to in this list are<br />
required.<br />
All these documents can be provided electronically or as hardcopy, only the Declaration <strong>of</strong> Compliance has to<br />
be provided as an original document with original signature.
Testing<br />
Currently, <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. does not <strong>of</strong>fer in-house testing services. Referrals are<br />
possible to other testing houses, such as our BQTF test sites in Japan and Taiwan.
Notes on confidentiality<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong> is committed to its customers and takes every effort to handle customer’s projects with the<br />
greatest care. Complying with your confidentiality needs is one <strong>of</strong> our main priorities.<br />
Our general order conditions include <strong>TUV</strong> <strong>Rheinland</strong>’s commitment to confidentiality. However, if requested,<br />
we can enter into specific non-disclosure agreements.
Your T UV <strong>Rheinland</strong> contact in USA<br />
TÜV <strong>Rheinland</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />
For maps <strong>of</strong> our locations please refer to our Internet Homepage or contact us at any <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Internet Homepage:<br />
http://www.us .tuv.com<br />
San Francisco (Pleasanton <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
Sales Department<br />
1279 Quarry Lane, Suite A<br />
Pleasanton, CA. 94566<br />
Tel.: 925-249-9123<br />
Fax:: 925-249-9124<br />
E-mail: info-sfr@us.tuv.com<br />
Bluetooth Qualification Body (BQB)<br />
John Lin<br />
Program Manager, Intentional Transmitters<br />
1279 Quarry Lane, Suite A<br />
Pleasanton, CA. 94566<br />
Tel.: 925-249-9123, ext. 120<br />
Fax: 925-249-9124<br />
E-mail: jlin@us.tuv.com
Appendix: A – Levels <strong>of</strong> Service<br />
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Final Step<br />
Primer on<br />
<strong>TUV</strong>’s BQB<br />
service and<br />
how it can<br />
serve you<br />
Customer<br />
meets 1 to<br />
2 hours for<br />
a free<br />
introduction<br />
at our <strong>TUV</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fice in<br />
Pleasanton<br />
or at<br />
customer’s<br />
premise at<br />
cost*<br />
Issue<br />
quotation<br />
based on<br />
basic<br />
Bluetooth<br />
product<br />
information<br />
Customer<br />
decides on<br />
level <strong>of</strong><br />
support to<br />
purchase<br />
from <strong>TUV</strong>.<br />
Start <strong>of</strong> Level 1 Service<br />
Project<br />
planning<br />
upon<br />
receiving<br />
P.O. for the<br />
applicable<br />
service<br />
Product<br />
specifications<br />
are drafted<br />
based on<br />
<strong>TUV</strong> input<br />
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Start <strong>of</strong> Level 2 Service<br />
Detailed<br />
static<br />
conformance<br />
review (“PICS<br />
Review”)<br />
Customer<br />
implements<br />
necessary<br />
features or<br />
corrective<br />
actions<br />
Test Plan<br />
issued<br />
Level 1 Service: <strong>TUV</strong> will guide you through the qualification process for your project<br />
Level 2 Service: <strong>TUV</strong> will assist you to get the testing done right the first time<br />
Level 3 Service: If all you need is qualification and listing, this is for you<br />
*travel expenses, incidental<br />
Testing for<br />
category B<br />
and C test<br />
cases by<br />
customer or<br />
<strong>TUV</strong><br />
subcontracted<br />
site<br />
Start <strong>of</strong> Level 3 Service<br />
Review <strong>of</strong><br />
client test<br />
results and<br />
“Compliance<br />
Folder”<br />
Customer<br />
implements<br />
necessary<br />
corrective<br />
actions<br />
Qualification and listing on the<br />
Bluetooth SIG database.<br />
Combined with the necessary<br />
regulatory approvals for the<br />
target market, customer can<br />
sell the Bluetooth qualified<br />
products in the targeted areas.
Appendix: B- Customer Data Sheet<br />
CUSTOMER DATA<br />
Company:<br />
Address:<br />
Division:<br />
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SAP-CP No. Quotation No. Order No. Report No.<br />
Name (Title) E-Mail :<br />
Tel: Fax:<br />
NDA Contract <strong>TUV</strong>dotCOM Service Spurious Emission Test required Intended date <strong>of</strong> Listing<br />
PRODUCT DATA Yes No Yes No Yes No / /<br />
Product Name:<br />
Description:<br />
Intend to use Home/Car Use Commercial Use Business Use Industrial Use Other<br />
Category Hardware Component S<strong>of</strong>tware Component End-User Product<br />
Sale for Japan US EU France/Spain Other<br />
Regulatory TELEC required JATE required FCC required R&TTE required<br />
Bluetooth Applicable IP < version ><br />
Core Spec: TCRL : PRD :<br />
Product functions and construction details<br />
If product is a modified version <strong>of</strong> an earlier product, previous product name and versions:<br />
Antenna: Identical changed TX/RX circuitry: Identical changed<br />
DUN FAX LAN OBP FTP SYNC HD GAP SDAP SPP HF PAN HID<br />
PRN TCS INTERCOM<br />
Power Class Class I Class II Class III External Oscillator Internal Oscillator<br />
Baseband DSP<br />
Embedded CPU type : Operating system : Clock Speed :<br />
Link Manager Firmware<br />
Embedded CPU type : Operating system : Clock Speed :<br />
Pre-Qualified Components<br />
L2CAP SDP AVDTP<br />
RFCOMM BNEP AVCTP<br />
Item Name & Version BQB & BQTF Operating System, Hardware Environment (reference design application), Antenna