Bluetooth BQB certification testing process is as follows:
Register as a member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG): Manufacturers need to complete registration on the Bluetooth SIG website to obtain membership, which allows them to submit certification applications and access related resources.
Submit certification application: Members submit a BQB certification application to the Bluetooth SIG, filling in detailed information about the product, such as product name, model, purpose, technical specifications, etc. They must also provide detailed descriptions of hardware, software, firmware, and components related to Bluetooth functionality, as well as product manuals and technical documents.
Select a testing laboratory: Manufacturers must choose a testing laboratory recognized by the Bluetooth SIG (BQE, or Bluetooth Qualification Experts) for testing. When selecting, factors such as the laboratory’s qualifications, experience, service quality, and testing costs should be considered.
Conduct testing: The testing laboratory conducts comprehensive testing of the product or module according to Bluetooth technical specifications and standards. The specific testing content includes:
Radio Frequency (RF) compliance testing: This is the most fundamental part of the certification process, focusing on the RF performance of Bluetooth devices. Testing includes key parameters such as transmission power, receiving sensitivity, frequency stability, modulation quality, and frequency offset, ensuring that Bluetooth devices can reliably transmit data during wireless communication.
Protocol compliance testing: This mainly verifies whether Bluetooth devices adhere to the standard protocols defined in the Bluetooth core specifications, covering multiple layers such as the link layer, baseband layer, L2CAP layer, SDP layer, and RFCOMM layer, ensuring that devices can follow unified specifications and standards during communication.
Profile compatibility testing: This mainly focuses on whether Bluetooth devices can seamlessly connect and interoperate with other BQB-certified devices. Testing includes device pairing, service discovery, and data transmission, aiming to ensure that devices maintain good compatibility and interoperability with other Bluetooth devices in various application scenarios.
Review and certification: After completing the tests, the testing laboratory submits a detailed test report to the Bluetooth SIG for review. The SIG will rigorously evaluate the test results to determine whether the device passes the BQB certification. If the test results do not meet the requirements, the manufacturer must rectify the product and resubmit it for testing.
Issuance of certificate: If the product passes the BQB certification, the Bluetooth SIG will issue a certification certificate to the manufacturer, and the product will be assigned a unique QID (Qualification Design Identification) for management and traceability. After obtaining the certificate, the manufacturer can label the Bluetooth logo on the product and legally use the “Bluetooth” name and logo for production, sales, and promotion.
Certificate renewal and maintenance: BQB certification certificates typically have a validity period, usually 3 years. During the validity period, manufacturers need to regularly renew the certificate and continuously maintain product compliance. If there are changes or upgrades to the product, such as hardware upgrades or software updates that may affect Bluetooth communication performance, manufacturers must resubmit the certification application for testing.
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