Digital Broadcasting Device Testing
Digital broadcasting technologies are gaining an ever larger share of the market. There is already an extensive range of programs on offer. Join us in bringing your digital broadcasting product to the world market.Digital Broadcasting Equipment
Significance of Testing
We perform measurements for digital sound and TV broadcasting receivers according to the regulatory framework directive 2014/53/EU (RED). Digital TV and audio receivers are usually submitted to conformance testing procedures and robustness assessment, and their approval implies correct operation under a given ETSI specification protocol. Therefore, it is profitable for manufacturers to have corresponding tests carried out by experienced experts before entering the market in order to avoid malfunctions and weak points of the broadcasting device, which can lead to later warranty claims.
Contact us to receive all technical documents on time for placing your digital broadcasting equipment on the global market.
RED
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
The Radio Equipment Directive establishes a legal framework for placing radio equipment on the market. It sets out essential requirements for health and safety, electromagnetic compatibility and the efficient use of the radio spectrum. It also forms the basis for other regulations governing some additional aspects. These include technical features for the protection of privacy, personal data and against fraud. Other aspects concern interoperability, access to emergency services and compliance with the rules for combining radio equipment and software.
All radio equipment falling within the scope of this directive and placed on the EU market must be compliant with this directive.
According to RED
Regulatory Standards
The following standards are the most common for broadcast receivers in Europe, they are applied in the EU and are controlled by ETSI.
ETSI EN 303 345
ETSI EN 303 340
ETSI EN 301 489-1
DAB / DAB+
Digital Audio Broadcasting
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is the most widely adopted technology for digital radio broadcasting. DAB-based standards, including the recently developed DAB+ and DMB, support video and data services in addition to audio service.
Since December 21, 2020, all car radios that go on sale, as well as all other radios that have a Radio Data System, must be equipped with DAB+.
DVB-T / DVB-T2
Digital Video Broadcasting
Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial refers in technical terms to the standardized procedures for transmitting content, such as digital TV, radio, and teletext and other additional services, using digital technology. Digital television via antenna had replaced analog signal transmission since 2003. DVB-T television uses the UHF ("Ultra High Frequency") or VHF ("Very High Frequency") frequencies.
In 2019, DVB-T was replaced throughout Germany by DVB-T2 to enable high-definition (HD) television via antenna.
DVB-T is traditionally associated with multimedia home platform (MHP) and, more recently, hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV). DVB-T devices are TVs with integrated receiver or set-top box with DVB-T2 HD reception.
Our Broadcast Solutions
Complete Testing Environment
IB-Lenhardt AG possesses in its testing laboratory a full line of testing tools such as modulators, analyzers, test stream building tools and a host of devices required for digital broadcast testing. The Lab is accredited by DAkkS with the accreditation certificate D-PL-21375-01-01 according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
Our laboraties provide a secure and complete test equipment and a wide range of product testing validation procedures for digital broadcast receivers. Our goal is to ensure that manufacturers meet market access requirements by demonstrating conformity to EU radio equipment regulations (RED) and the requirements of electrical devices according to IEC 62368 (LVD).
We cover the following test cases and can also provide bespoke testing on request:
Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Compatibility
To ensure reliable, trouble-free functionality of your device
Electrical Safety
To ensure safe operation of your electrical product
Why Choose IB-Lenhardt AG?
To ensure the best signal and product quality our test engineers offer you testing solutions for a wide range of tasks, from the initial RED compliant testings including test reports to the product certification. We work with high-performance equipment of Rohde & Schwarz for securing top signal quality meeting the necessary standards.
IB-Lenhardt AG supports you in all matters concerning the testing and certification of your product. Our team of experts looks forward to hearing from you.