Showing posts with label Listing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Listing. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

BLE Module Declaration ID (DID) and Regional RF Safety Cost Comparison Chart Updated

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: 
service@raytac.com

In order to help all customers can have easy understanding of the initial cost for Bluetooth products, Raytac Corporation updated the comparison chart as below to help those who are interested.

Pleas do not be hesitated to contact us if there is any inquiry derived.



Friday, March 14, 2014

Nordic Tech Tour 2014 For Bluetooth Smart Application (Nordic 藍牙4.0 智慧應用技術巡迴研討會~台北/新竹/台中)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 solution (nRF51822 & nRF51422)
www.raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: sales@raytac.com


Join Nordic Tech Tour to accelerate product development of Bluetooth Smart applications with the flexible Nordic nRF51822 SoC & nRF51422 SoC!

This is an opportunity for embedded application development engineers to come and meet the nRF51 Series experts in person. To join this seminar will help you kick start your next Bluetooth low energy (including Bluetooth Smart) application development.


為因應越來愈多的藍牙4.0產品並提供廠商更好軟硬體的開發環境
Nordic結合IC代理大廠安富利 (Avnet) 將分別在台北/新竹/台中各舉辦一場藍牙4.0智慧應用技術研討會
該研討會除了提供開發人員軟體上的詳加介紹, 並提供硬體建議與解決方案和應用
這是一個難得的機會讓各嵌入是應用開發工程師與nRF51系列產品專家共聚一堂, 進行面對面交流的機會,
藉此希望除了讓大家可以更深刻認識Nordic nRF51系列產品, 更期待可以有效縮短各公司的產品開發時程與投入成本

Nordic nRF51 系料產品包含: nRF51822 (BT4.0+RF)  & nRF51422 (BT4.0+ANT)

台北場 The Westin Taipei
Date : 201448

地點台北威斯汀六福皇宮地址台北市中山區南京東路3133


新竹場 Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu
日期: 2014410

地點新竹國賓大飯店地址新竹市中華路二段188


台中場  Evergreen Laurel Hotel (Taichung) 

日期: 2014415地點長榮桂冠酒店 (台中)地址台中市台灣大道二段666

(Register) 報名連結: 
 http://www.em.avnetasia.com/Products/eventDetails.aspx?EventId=171&pagesId=29&MasterPageId=17



Time
Agenda
8:30am
Registration 簽到
9:05am
Bluetooth Smart market update 藍牙智(Bluetooth Smart)市場
9:20am
Introduction to nRF51 series/nRF51822 nRF51系列/nRF51822介紹
10:00am
nRF51 Software Architecture nRF51 軟體架構
10:50am
Bluetooth low energy overview/BT 4.1/Qualification Basic 
藍牙低功耗(BLE)綜述/BT 4.1/認證基礎
11:30pm
Avnet Support Team Service 安富利支持團隊服務
12:00pm
Lunch 午餐
1:00pm
nRF Apps – Overview and demos nRF Apps – 綜述與演示
1:30pm
nRF51 SDK – Overview nRF51 SDK – 綜述
2:00pm
Building your own GATT/GAP-based profile 
創建您自己的基於GATT/GAP的屬性配置檔
3:00pm
BLE Sniffer Tools Usage BLE Sniffer 工具的使用
3:25pm
Device Firmware Update (DFU) 設備固件升級 (DFU)
4:10pm
S120 8-link central stack S120 8 接的中央協

Sunday, January 12, 2014

What is the influence of new BT listing process if I am building up the products based on BT4.0 Module?

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.0 Module Supplier based on nRF51822 Solution
http://www.raytac.com/products.php?subid=16

SIG announced the new Listing Regulation which will be effected from 2014/2/1.
As mostly BT relating products builder is outsourcing BT4.0 module to equipped, the
2014/2/1 revision will bring a different listing way.

To have simple and quick reference for all our customers, Raytac Corporation quoted and summarized SIG's reply in module's part as below

Can a third party purchase 3rd party's Bluetooth module (full board and enclosure) and implement into their product refer to that 3rd party's Declaration ID? Is there a fee for this?
In this instance, the Bluetooth module builder/supplier would create a Declaration listing (with unique Declaration ID) referencing the QDID of the module. When another Member purchases and implements the module into a Product, they would create their own Declaration listing (with unique Declaration ID) referencing the same QDID. Both Members would have their own Declaration listing and ID but reference the same QDID.

Can a module manufacturer has his listing translate for free to the end products customers?
If your customers implement your module to build a new product or represent the module as their own, they are required to complete their own Declaration listing with a unique Declaration ID.

If there is a module which been used in multiple products, is the cost $8k for the module and $0 for the products?
Essentially, yes. The fee to create a new Declaration listing referencing a new or existing QDID (e.g. module) is $8k for Adopter member. The Declaration may include multiple Products within the Product List if the same Compliant Portion is implemented in each.

Declaration ID VS Products List
If I'm the Declaration ID or QDID owner, there is no cost when I add an identical end product model, no listing fee/Declaration ID purchase is needed. 

A single Declaration ID may include multiple Products in the Product List if each Product implements the same Compliant Portion/QDID.

To change the color of the product from red to blue, do I need to pay a listing fee?
No, a single listing may include multiple products/models in the Declaration’s Product List if they implement the same Compliant Portion.

Imagine I have developed a product A and paid the listing fee. If I put that product into a product B (the Bluetooth part would stay the same), do I have to pay the fee again? If no, does it make a difference If I made product A by myself or if I brought it from someone else?
No, a single listing may include multiple products/models in the Declaration’s Product List if they implement the same Compliant Portion.
If the Member is manufacturing both Product A and B they would create unique QDID and purchase Declaration ID for Product A. Once Product A has been listed and the Member uses it to create Product B, they would add Product B to the same Declaration – one listing including two Products.

If the Member does not manufacturer Product A, Product A must first be listed with a unique QDID and Declaration ID by the original manufacturer before it may be referenced by others. Once Product A is listed, Members may create their own Declaration listing (e.g. Product B) referencing Product A’s QDID - one listing including one Product.

Finished Products Brand holder need to pay the Declaration Fee?
Members rebranding the Product as their own are required to purchase a Declaration ID and create a listing referencing the implemented QDID(s).

For Example,
We are an Adopter member and reseller of finished Bluetooth products with qualified designs. Currently we use the existing QDIDs from our suppliers to apply for EPLs at no cost. How does the new fee structure affect us?
A fee will now be applied in this scenario. Members rebranding the Product as their own are required to purchase a Declaration ID and create a listing referencing the implemented QDID(s).

Do we need a new declaration if we remove an optional feature from a qualified product?
If the Qualified Design was originally designed to allow for the removal of optional features, also known as “Subset,” then a Member company may create and reference a Subset of the design within their listing for no additional fee.

In the case which a Compliant Portion that has all profiles, but a customer that uses that only uses a subset of the profiles. Can this product be added to the list of products using this Compliant Portion?
Yes, once Members have a Declaration ID they will be able to create and reference a Subset of a Compliant Portion in their listing for no additional fee.

Is a module a compliant portion?
Yes, a module can be considered a Compliant Portion as it is the specific portions of a Product that implements the Bluetooth functionality.
A module is also considered a Product by definition: “A Compliant Portion OR an implementation of a Compliant Portion combined with any enabling technologies necessary to make or use the Product.”




A Simple Summary of BT4.0 Bluetooth Certification Listing Process & Fee Revised (effected from 2014/2/1)

Raytac Corporaiton
A BT4.0 module supplier based on Nordic nRF51822 & nRF51422 solution
http://www.raytac.com/products.php?subid=16
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208


SIG announced the revised listing process and fee recently, and will be effected from 2014/2/1.
We have received a lot of customers' questions about this in detail.
To help all our customers have an easy and quick understanding for the revision, a simply summary is made according to SIG's document as below.

Definition of a Product
A “Product” is a Compliant Portion OR an implementation of a Compliant Portion combined with any enabling technologies necessary to make or use the Product. Enabling technologies may include, but are not limited to the form factor, semiconductor manufacturing technology, compiler technology, object oriented technology, basic operating system technology, PCB, other discrete components, application programming, interfaces, applications, or user interfaces; including the technology used to generate, display or interact with a user. For example,  in the scenario if a Member building the “machine”, which  is creating a new Product implementing a Compliant Portion and required to complete the Declaration Process.

Declaration ID
The SIG is discontinuing the QDID and replacing it with a new listing which is called as Declaration ID—applied to a member’s listing.
The Declaration ID will be a unique identifier for the declaration of compliance with the terms and conditions in the Bluetooth Trademark License Agreement and Bluetooth Patent/Copyright License Agreement. Depending on the qualified design implementation, a single listing fee needed.
The Declaration ID may include multiple products.

Declaration Pricing
The listing fee will be USD 4,000 for Associate and Promoter members and USD 8,000 for Adopter members.

Listing fee discount for small or start-up companies
SIG launched the Innovation Incentive Program for small/start-up member companies. The program allows
member companies with less than one million USD in annual revenues and no prior listings (Declarations, QDLs or EPLs) to declare a product for a special listing fee of USD 2,500.

Is the fee the same for the different Qualified Design product types; Subsystems, End Products and Components?
Every Qualified Design is required to complete the Declaration listing process. The fee to complete the process is the same for all product types.

A listing fee required when adding new features to an existing design?
Yes. Because the addition of new features is considered a design change both new QDID and Declaration ID are required.

New Qualification listing process
The Qualification process remains unchanged. Members are still required to:
1. Create new a Qualification project using the TPG
    a. Declare your supported features
    b. Check for compliance
    c. Generate Test Plan
2. Perform Qualification Testing
    a. Execute the tests according to the Test Plan using the PTS, BITE or other Member Defined test setup
    b. Generate Test Reports/Evidence
    3. List your Design/Product
    a. Upload Test Evidence
    b. Sign Declarations
    c. Submit Listing

What happens to existing EPLs?
All EPLs created prior to 1 February 2014 remain publically listed and considered to have satisfied the previous qualification marking requirements. Members are not required to create a new listing or purchase a Declaration ID for their existing EPLs.

What happens to existing QDLs 
All QDLs created prior to 1 February 2014 will remain publically listed and considered to have satisfied the
Qualification Program requirements. How members reference existing QDLs will be updated to accommodate the new listing process.
Each Qualified Design was issued a Project ID# (not previously exposed) that will now be the QDID used as reference for new product listings. Existing QDIDs will be considered a Declaration ID for reference, administration and listing management.