BQB Testing & Certification,What is Bluetooth BQB certification? How much does BQB certification cost?

Bluetooth technology is a wireless communication technology that ensures reliable reception and information security at close range. It is an open technology specification that enables short-range wireless voice and data communications anywhere in the world. It uses advanced technologies such as Frequency Modulation Spread Spectrum (FHSS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Only products certified by the Bluetooth SIG organization are real Bluetooth products. This ensures that the product's compatibility and related performance are in compliance with Bluetooth standards. Only the Bluetooth or BLUETOOTH logo and related Bluetooth technical specifications can be used legally. Otherwise, you will be fined if found. .

Why do you need Bluetooth BQB certification?
All products with Bluetooth functions must pass Bluetooth BQB certification, otherwise the product will be regarded as infringing by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Among them, BQB certification for Bluetooth products is one of the basic certification projects for Bluetooth products and is currently managed by SIG.

What is SIG Bluetooth Technology Alliance?
The Bluetooth Technology Alliance is a multinational organization that owns the Bluetooth trademark and is responsible for certifying manufacturers and authorizing them to use Bluetooth technology and the Bluetooth logo. However, it is not responsible for the design, production and sales of Bluetooth devices. All Bluetooth products imported into the United States are All need to obtain a certification or authorization - Bluetooth BQB certification.

The names of Bluetooth, including the Chinese "Bluetooth", the traditional Chinese "Bluetooth", Japanese "ブルートゥース", Korean "블루투스", English "Bluetooth", etc., are all patents of SIG. If your product has Bluetooth function, regardless of the appearance of your product Does it indicate that the Bluetooth logo needs to pass this certification? It only recognizes the main body of use and does not differentiate between products, whether it is headphones, speakers or mobile phones. This logo is also a registered trademark of SIG. Only products certified by BQB can obtain permission to use Bluetooth technology, name, and logo, otherwise it is an infringement.

There are three levels of SIG membership. After becoming a member of the Bluetooth organization, you will receive different benefits according to different membership categories. One is the founding company members (Promoter Members) including Ericsson AB, Intel Corporation, Lenovo, Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Nokia and Toshiba Corporation. The other two types of members are Associate Members and Adaptor Members.

Bluetooth BQB certification fee
The Bluetooth bqb certification fee includes two parts: (1) DID fee; (2) testing fee.

1. There are three situations for DID purchase:

Type 1: Small Business Incentive Program IIP:

Required conditions: (1) The applicant company does not have any declaration records and listings; (2) The company’s annual sales are less than US$1 million;

Cost: There are two opportunities to purchase DID at 2,500 USD/DID within 18 months, and it must be used within 18 months. If not used, the difference needs to be made up. After 18 months, fees return to normal.

Second type: free membership (non-annual membership):

8000 USD/DID, unlimited times.

The third type: annual membership:

Applicant companies with annual sales of less than 100 million US dollars: annual fee: 7,500 USD/year; 4,000 USD/DID, no limit to the number of times.

Applicant companies with annual sales of more than 100 million US dollars: annual fee: 35,000 USD/year; 4,000 USD/DID, no limit to the number of times.

Note: (1) The annual fee needs to be renewed every year; (2) After the listing is completed, it will be valid for a long time;

2. Testing fees and certificate fees are determined according to the specific projects of the laboratory. Please contact customer service for detailed fees.

How long is the Bluetooth BQB certification cycle?
Generally speaking, it takes 3-4 weeks to process BQB certification.

What information is required to apply for Bluetooth BQB certification?
1. Bluetooth certification application form (basic information of the product);

2. ICS/PIXIT (used to confirm the scope of the test);

3. Authorization letter/NDA (non-disclosure agreement)_QDL will only be used;

4. DoC/SDoC (Manufacturer’s Declaration)_Documents will be provided for signature during listing;

5. Technical documents:

User Manual

Schematics

Block Diagram

PCB Layout

BOM

Product Spec.

Antenna Spec.(antenna pattern included)

Brief Product Desription (within 100 words)

Note: You need 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 testing;

3． Profile compatibility testing;

4. Declaration of Conformity;

5. Review of relevant technical documents.

Bluetooth BQB Certification Program
1. Members start projects online;

2. Members obtain Bluetooth design ID;

3. Members choose product features (PICS);

4. Members complete the test plan;

5. Members complete the product;

6. Members test products;

7. 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 the DoChe SDoC;

12. Members pay numbering fees;

As smart homes, the Internet of Things (IoT), and audio applications become more and more popular, especially as mobile phones have become the 3C product with the highest consumer stickiness, the global penetration rate of Bluetooth technology is getting higher and higher, and more and more products are appearing on the market. The more Bluetooth products there are. LCS Testing provides Bluetooth testing services, which can help customers apply for Bluetooth BQB certification DID registration services and help customers quickly apply for Bluetooth BQB certification.