Bluetooth BQB Certification
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✓ |
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Introduction:
In short, if your product has a Bluetooth function and appearance of the product marked with the Bluetooth logo must pass a certification is called the BQB (Bluetooth Qualification Body) is. Bluetooth qualification is any product using Bluetooth wireless technology must pass certification procedures. The Bluetooth wireless technology defined in the Bluetooth system specification allows short-range wireless data connections between devices.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology, is the world-famous five large companies - Ericsson, Nokia, Toshiba, IBM and Intel Corporation, in May 1998 announced a joint An open wireless communication specification. It is based on a low-cost short-range wireless connection to establish a special connection short-range radio technology for the communication environment of fixed and mobile devices. Its essence is to establish a universal radio air interface to further integrate computers and communications, so that portable devices produced by different manufacturers can have a technology that can interoperate within a short range without wires or cables connected to each other.
Why we need BQB certification?
All products with Bluetooth function must pass the BQB certification, otherwise the product will be regarded as infringement by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group(short for SIG). Among them, BQB certification for Bluetooth products is one of the basic certification projects for Bluetooth products, and is currently managed by SIG.
Standards
1. Bluetooth BQB certification fee
The Bluetooth bqb certification fee includes two parts: (1) DID fee; (2) Test fee.
(1) There are 3 types of DID purchases:
The first type: Small Business Innovation Incentive Program(short for IIP):
Requirements: (a) The applicant company does not have any declaration records and listings; (b) The company's annual sales are less than 1 million US dollars;
Cost: There are two opportunities to buy DID at 2500 USD/DID within 18 months, and it must be used within 18 months. If there is no use, the difference needs to be filled in. After 18 months, the cost returned to normal.
The second type: free membership (non-annual membership):
8000 USD/DID, unlimited times.
The third type: annual membership fee:
Applicant companies with annual sales of less than 100 million US dollars: annual fee: 7500 USD/year; 4000 USD/DID, unlimited times.
Applicant companies with annual sales of more than 100 million U.S. dollars: annual fee: 35,000 USD/year; 4,000 USD/DID, unlimited times.
Note: (a) The annual fee needs to be renewed every year; (b) After the listing is completed, it will be valid for a long time;
(2) The test fee and certificate fee are determined according to the specific project of the laboratory. For the detailed fee, please contact us.
2. How long is the Bluetooth BQB certification period?
Generally speaking, it takes 3-4 weeks to complete the BQB certification
3. What information do I need to apply for BQB certification?
(1) Application Form for Bluetooth certification (basic information of the product);
(2) ICS/PIXIT (used to confirm the scope of the test);
(3) Letter/NDA (Non-disclosure Agreement)_QDL(only be used when authorization);
(4) DoC/SDoC (manufacturer declaration) _listing will provide documents for signature;
(5) Technical documents
Notes: It is necessary to register as a member of SIG official website in advance and purchase DID.
Bluetooth BQB certification content:
(1) Radio frequency (RF) conformance testing;
(2) Protocol conformance test;
(3) Profile compatibility test;
(4) Declaration of conformity;
(5) Relevant technical documentation review.
Bluetooth BQB certification program:
(1) Members start the project online;
(2) The member obtains the Bluetooth design ID;
(3) Members select product features (PICS);
(4) The members complete the test plan;
(5) Members complete the product;
(6) Members test products;
(7) The members complete the test report;
(8) Members submit test reports to SIG;
(9) Members publish products online (QDL and EPL);
(10) Members mark products with ID numbers;
(11) Members sign DoChe SDoC;
(12) Members pay the numbering fee;
BQB certification application process:
1. Project Basics
2. Layer Selection
3. ICS Selection
4. Testing
5. Test Documentation
6. Product Declaration
7. Declaration ID
8. Review & Submit
Others:
The origin of the Bluetooth logo
In the 10th century AD, the Danish King Harold Bumetat was brave and warrior. During his rule in Denmark, he continued to conquer foreign countries and unified the vast Nordic regions of Norway, Sweden and today's Denmark. He enlightened the people and had an important influence on the course of European history. According to legend, the King Harold especially liked to eat blueberries, and one of his teeth was dyed permanent blue, so people called him "King Harold Bluetooth".
The design of the Bluetooth logo is taken from the two letters "H" and "B" in the name of the king of Harald Bluetooth. H and B, written in ancient Nordic letters, combine to become the Bluetooth logo today.
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group is a trade association composed of leading manufacturers in the telecommunications, computer, automobile manufacturing, industrial automation and networking industries. The group is committed to promoting the development of Bluetooth wireless technology, formulating low-cost wireless specifications for short-distance connection mobile devices, and bringing them to the market.
In addition to the founding members, Bluetooth SIG also includes more than 200 alliance member companies and approximately 6,000 application member companies. As long as companies use "Bluetooth" related trademarks to sell products on the market, they must pay trademark usage fees and product certification fees to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Bluetooth SIG's global offices include: Seattle, USA (Global Headquarters); Kansas City, USA (US Headquarters); Malmö, Sweden (Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters); Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (Asia Pacific Region Headquarters).
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1. Provide us with product pictures, product brochures/manuals
2. Determine your needs（test report purpose/ test itmes/ standards）
3. Receive the testing/compliance service proposal and quotation
4. Sign contract and make payment
5.Send samples (please contact us for address info.)
6.Informed project opening and test TAT(turn around time) via email
7.Testing
8.Draft report for your confirmation
9. Formal reports endorsed by ILAC - CNAS (electronic version)
10.Sample Discard or Return
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is a network of member organizations that are the caretakers and innovators of Bluetooth® technology. As a Bluetooth SIG member, your organization will join a community that helps you grow your business and shape the future of Bluetooth technology.
The Bluetooth Qualification Process promotes global product interoperability and reinforces the strength of the Bluetooth® brand and ecosystem to the benefit of all Bluetooth SIG members. Qualification helps member companies ensure their Bluetooth products comply with the Bluetooth Patent & Copyright License Agreement and the Bluetooth Trademark License Agreement (collectively, the Bluetooth License Agreement) and Bluetooth specifications.
ALL Bluetooth® Products （no matter the module or finished products）Must Be Qualified and can be apply BQB mark for your products.
For these products claim to have Bluetooth technology and product / packaging box /dash cam instructions printed with LOGO or Bluetooth text, all need to be BQB certified.
To obtain BQB certification, you need to apply to become SIG member first. The member categories and fees as follows:
Categories | Adopter Membership | Associate Membership | |
Small Associate membership（company's annual revenue is less than $100 million） | Large Associate membership（company's annual revenue exceeds $100 million） | ||
DID charge | 9600 USD | 4800 USD | 4800 USD |
annual fee | For free | 9000USD per year | 42000USD per year |
Illegal use of BQB certification mark，The inspection and punishment rules as follows :
The initial notice（0 to 44th day）：Complete the rectification action
Upgrade stage 1（ 45th -74th day）：Fine of 4000 USD
Upgrade stage 2 （75th days later）：Report to SIG and suggest to pause or cancel membership.
Bluetooth 5 is a bottom-up technological innovation. The core specifications include LE1M, LE2M and LE Coded, which have significantly improved Bluetooth's range, speed and ability to broadcast messages. And now it has been widely used in products.
1. Test Lab here is the first laboratory upgrade Bluetooth 5 test system in south China
2. BQTF lab authorized by SIG,which to provide testing, technical services and column names service.
3. HTW is familiar with multiple brands of chips. We can provide reasonable suggestions for customers during the preliminary debugging and post-debugging rectification period.
4. In addition to the test service, we provide the company with BQB overall certification plan for risk reduction and compliance approval.
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Bluetooth core version | Status | Date Deprecated | Date Withdrawn |
Core Version4.0 below | Withdrawn | 2019-1-28 | 2020-07-01 |
Core Version4.0 | Deprecated | 2019-1-28 | 2022-02-01 |
Core Version4.1 | Deprecated | N/A | 2023-02-01 |
Core Version4.2 and above | Active | N/A | N/A |
l After the Bluetooth standard been deprecated, the corresponding standard will not be maintained, and the new product design is not allowed to complete the Bluetooth qualification certification based on the deprecated version. Only reference column names are allowed to be created based on deprecated versions and without any modifications on the original qualified design. l When the Bluetooth standard is Withdrawn, the corresponding core standard will no longer be maintained. No reference column name will be created based on the withdrawn version or any qualification will be performed, and no new product model will be added based on the column name of the withdrawn version (either reference column name or the qualification column name). | |||