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Bluetooth® Certification and Consulting Services

Bluetooth® wireless technology is now considered the most widely-adopted short-range wireless standard that enables connectivity for electronic devices around the world. The technology continues to evolve, building on its inherent strengths–small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security, easy-to-use, and multiple connection methods.

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Allion Bluetooth Test Environment

TCRL Implementation Milestones:

  • February 2026: Test Case Reference List (TCRL) – TCRL pkg102 officially enacted.
  • May 2026: TCRL pkg103 released, establishing the latest testing baselines for core protocols and profiles.
  • August 2026: TCRL pkg104 rolled out.

Critical Compliance Enforcement Notice:

  • On August 11, 2026, the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors formally approved the latest revision to its procedural framework: Process Document Approval Process (PDAP) v5. As an accredited BQTF (Bluetooth Qualified Test Facility), Allion provides immediate impact assessment to verify your product’s specification applicability, preventing qualification gaps or project timeline setbacks.

Bluetooth Qualification Program

As a BQTF (Bluetooth Qualification Test Facility) accredited by the Bluetooth SIG (the Bluetooth Special Interest Group), Allion provides Bluetooth Qualification services to ensure product compliance with Bluetooth technical standards. We deliver complete Bluetooth SIG Qualification services.

  • Core-Controller RF/RF-PHY

ProgramCapability
Class RFPower Class 1, Power Control, 79 Channels, Support for GFSK modulation, Support for 𝞹/4-DQPSK modulation, Support for 8DPSK modulation, Enhanced Power Control
LE RF-PHYPower Class 1, LE Transmitter, LE Receiver, LE Transceiver, LE 2M PHY, Stable Modulation Index – Transmitter, Stable Modulation Index – Receiver, LE Coded PHY

  • Core-HOST Protocols & X2Core Profiles

ProgramCapability
Traditional Protocols & profiles: L2CAP / SDP / GAPTraditional Profiles: A2DP/ AVRCP/ IOPT...
LE Protocols & GATT base protocols: L2CAP / GAP / ATT / GATTGATT-Based Profiles & Services: BAS/ DIS/ HIDS/ HOGP...

For more profile information, please refer to the SIG website or contact Allion BQTF Lab.

About the Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth SIG is a global non-profit organization of over 34,000 firms serving to promote and expand Bluetooth technology in the broad spectrum of connected devices. The Bluetooth SIG also creates technical specifications through qualification programs to ensure product quality and bring better user experiences all around the world.

Bluetooth Consultation Services

At Allion Labs, we don’t just provide Bluetooth Qualification services. We empower industries by offering a wide range of consulting services.

CategoryService
Certification Strategy PlanBluetooth Present Version Gaps
Specify the Design Suggestion
Qualified Design ID /DN Architecture recommendation
Test Specification TrainingTraining on new Bluetooth Core Specification 6.X
Explanation of key testing requirements, guidance of the TCRL
Infrastructure ConsultingSupport setup PTS test tool for partial protocol and profile testing
Specify an existing DesignPermitted QDID/DN Combinations recommendation
SIG Qualification Workspace Consistency Check
Listing and Submission service
Critical Items in Phases, CIP Pretest Risks Found in Early Development Phases
Test plan generate
IOPT Profile testing
DUT basic checks ensure prerequisites are met
Issue Analysis and Debugging

Allion Bluetooth Test Environment

Allion Labs develops ABRTS test system provides the latest and most cover Bluetooth services.

  • ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory
  • Interference Barrier (Shielding Box and Shielding Room)
  • Stand-alone Power sources
  • Temperature & Humidity Control

ABRTS- Allion Bluetooth RF Test System

An official accredited test system for Bluetooth tech

Certified by the Bluetooth SIG, ABRTS can test and validate analog/vector signals, digital modulated signals, and RF signals. ABRTS is a standalone system that works in isolation from outside network connections, which prevents any disclosure or abuse of confidential client information.

ABTS- Allion Bluetooth® Test Suite

With our customized ABTS equipment, Allion test engineers can develop and track customized test configurations to meet specific customer requirements.

End-to-End Bluetooth Ecosystem Qualification & BQE Consulting Services

A Three-Tier Structured Workflow:

  • Chipset & Module Vendors: Pre-qualification for embedded modules, RF transceiver tuning, and leveraging Golden Reference designs to eliminate low-level HCI command bugs and Implementation Conformance Statement (ICS) misconfigurations.

  • Allion ATC Testing & Dedicated BQE Support: As an accredited Bluetooth Qualified Test Facility (BQTF), Allion delivers comprehensive Classic RF and LE RF-PHY testbeds. Our dedicated Bluetooth Qualification Experts (BQEs) provide end-to-end consulting, spanning ICS consistency audits to seamless QDID/Declaration ID (DN) integration.

  • Brand Owners & Vertical Application Terminals: Delivering extensive cross-device interoperability (IOP) testing for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), smartphones, and smart home ecosystems—accelerating compliant listing for derivative product families.

Faster

Accelerating Time-to-market

  • QDID / DN Architecture Guidance
  • BQC Technical Support
  • Early Risk Fixed
  • Pre-certification and Critical Item
  • New Spec 6.X Briefing

Easier

Reducing Technical Burden

  • Spec Highlight
  • PTS Setup and Training
  • Failure Log Analysis Service
  • Expert Debugging Support
  • Waiver Request with SIG

Better

Ensuring Superior Quality

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • User Experience Scenario
  • Future Spec Early Adoption
  • Future Market Planning

Bluetooth Qualification & Testing FAQ

  • Q: Can my product directly reference an existing QDID/DN, or will it require re-testing?
    • A: This depends on your product’s actual hardware implementation, the referenced Qualified Design, software/hardware revisions, and any newly supported Profiles.

      If there are functional modifications or design alterations, Delta Testing may be required. Allion can conduct a QDID/DN architecture assessment and Implementation Conformance Statement (ICS) consistency audit to mitigate potential non-compliance risks from improper referencing.

  • Q: If a product adds a new Bluetooth Profile or undergoes a software update, does it require a full re-test?
    • A: Not necessarily.

      We recommend first assessing the scope of changes against the currently effective TCRL release (such as pkg103/pkg104). Allion can design a customized Delta Testing plan targeting only the newly introduced or impacted Profile/Protocol features, significantly optimizing qualification lead times and engineering budgets.

  • Q: What are the primary differences in test coverage between Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?
    • A: The differences lie in their distinct RF characteristics and protocol stack architectures:

      • Bluetooth Classic focuses on the 79 BR/EDR channels, RF power control, and modulation characteristics.

      • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) covers LE RF-PHY, 1M/2M PHY, LE Coded PHY, and Stable Modulation Index (SMI) parameters.

Allion provides complete dual-mode testing capabilities, tailoring validation plans to the exact feature matrix of your Device Under Test (DUT).

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