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Bluetooth|Jul.
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● The new Bluetooth Qualification Process went into effect 1 July 2024.
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For more details, please read QPRDv3 and view our frequently asked questions (FAQ).
» https://www.bluetooth.com/download/qprd-document/
» https://qualification.support.bluetooth.com/hc/en-us/articles/26704417298573
Bluetooth|Jun.
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● On June 11, the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors approved the new (QPRD) v3, which outlines the new Bluetooth Qualification Process
Bluetooth |Apr.
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● New Bluetooth Qualification Process
● In-Person UPF
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Bellevue, United States, 9–12 Sep 2024
● IOP Testing Event
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Munich, Germany , 8–12 Apr 2024
Bluetooth |Mar.
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● New Bluetooth Qualification Process
- The new process will be streamlined, resolve misalignment between governing and operational documents, and consolidate process documentation into a single document.
»https://www.bluetooth.com/download/qprd-document/
»Effective date to be determined
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HDMI |Sep.
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● The HDMI Forum Releases Version 2.1b of the HDMI® Specification.
- Aug 10, 2023
The HDMI Forum has published Version 2.1b of the HDMI Specification which is available to HDMI 2.x Adopters. This includes a general clean up, clarifications to improve interoperability, and incorporation of errata.
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Intel EVO (Project Athena) IAT Test|Jun.
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● Intel EVO System Design Spec. 5th Edition rev.1.0 released in May 2024 for Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Platforms.
Intel EVO (Project Athena) Audio Test |Jan.
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● The SPET 2.0.618 has been released, which targets on the EVO system design specification 5th edition - lunar lake and Arrow Lake platforms.
● MIC/Speaker POLQA is the new added item in this release.
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PCI Express|Jul.
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● PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop #130
- July 29 - August 2, 2024
- Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport
- South San Francisco, California – New Location!
● PCI-SIG Developers Conference Korea 2024
- September 26, 2024
- Seoul, South Korea
- Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel
● PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 6.0, Draft 0.9
- Review period closes on Monday, August 26, 2024
PCI Express|May.
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● PCIe 6.0 Preliminary FYI Workshop
- Date: June 3 – 7, 2024
- Location: Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport, South San Francisco, California
PCI Express|Apr.
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● PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop #129
- April 22 - April 26 2024
- Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport
● PCI-SIG Developers Conference 2024
- June 12-13, 2024
- Santa Clara Convention Center
● PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 6.0, Draft 0.7
- Review period closes on Friday, April 5, 2024
● PCI Express Base Specification Revision 7.0 Version 0.5
- Review period closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Thunderbolt|Jul.
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● Thunderbolt 5 devices have switchable PCIe or M.2 slot will not be approved to get Thunderbolt certification at this point.
Thunderbolt |May.
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● New subsidy plan:
- Intel won't subsidize TBT3/TBT4 devices from April 2024.
- There are two subsidy conditions for TBT5 device:
- 100% subsidy of EV+FV test fees:
If the device can pass certification test in two months after mass production of TBT5 silicon(Barlow Ridge).- 50% subsidy of EV+FV test fees:
If the device can pass certification test by the end of 2024. *Pre-EV test fees still need to be paid by vendor.
*The mass production of TBT5 silicon will be in June or August.
Thunderbolt |Apr.
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● Thunderbolt_Generic_Device_Functional_CTS_ver2.0 released.
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USB|Jul.
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● USB-IF Implementing - EU Common Charger “Meets” compliance program for IEC 62680 (USB Specifications) is coming
- The USB-IF has begun the process of implementing an EU Common Charger “Meets” or “Conforms” (naming is still TBD) to the EU Common Charger Directive for IEC 62680 (USB Type-C® and USB Power Delivery Specifications).
USB|Jun.
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● Allion Labs Taiwan is approved for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Host and Peripheral testing.
● The products below must attend the PIL for certification, if it is the company's first USB4 certification.
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USB4 v1 Silicon Hosts and Hubs/Docks
USB |Mar.
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● Allion Labs is now authorized to fully certify USB4 v1 capable products.
● Allion Labs is now authorized to test and certify USB Type-C Shared Capacity products.
USB |Feb.
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● USB Power Delivery Version Control
- USB PD 3.1 v1.5 to USB PD 3.2 v1.0 Silicon certifications eligible
- USB PD 3.1 v1.3 to USB PD 3.2 v1.0 End-Product certifications eligible
- Refer to “Reference of USB Power Delivery Specification Release Dates” USB-IF compliance update
»http://compliance.usb.org/index.asp?UpdateFile=PowerDelivery&Format=Standard#157 - Minimum PPS voltage must be 3.3V for USB PD 3.1 versions 1.7 and older
- Minimum PPS voltage must be 5V for USB PD 3.1 v1.8 and newer
● USB Type-C Liquid Corrosion Detection
- Appendix A
»Audio Adapter Accessory mode (Ra/Ra) – deprecated
»Replaced by Liquid Corrosion Detection mode - Allows use of Ra/Ra for detection of potentially harmful liquid in the receptacle
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AdaptiveSync |Jan.
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● Adaptive-Sync Dual Mode certification starts from now on
AdaptiveSync |Oct.
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● AdaptiveSync 1.0 certification stepped down already, so products need to be tested to CTS 1.1 requirement only right away.
AdaptiveSync |Jul.
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● Adaptive sync CTS 1.1 certification service starts as of June.
- AdaptiveSync CTS 1.0 certification might step down in August.
● AdaptiveSync certification service starts now in Allion China.
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Wi-Fi |Jul.
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● Wi-Fi Alliance has identified that some Wi-Fi 7 devices have incorrectly implemented the Multi-Link Operation (MLO) setup.
● Wi-Fi 7 test bed device software packages have been updated to fix incorrectly implemented Multi-Link Operation Setup (MLO).
Wi-Fi |Jun.
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● Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA3 and Wi-Fi Enhanced Open Deployment Guide has been published.
Wi-Fi |May.
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● Wi-Fi Agile Multiband specification has been updated to add functionality pertaining to Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation
● Affected documents: Wi-Fi Agile Multiband Specification v1.6
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Effective immediately
Wi-Fi |Apr.
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● The Forward Compatibility tests added in December 2023 (see ECN#00595) are now mandatory for all stations in 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz.
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Document Name: ECN_#00598 Forward Compatibility
Wi-Fi |Mar.
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● Additional Forward Compatibility Testing – WPA3
- Ensure the certification application has “Forward compatibility” certified is selected
- Execute the new 5.2.8, 5.2.9 and 5.2.10 Forward Compatibility Test cases
- Staff will reject the certification applications if they don’t contain
- Effective immediately
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