Information Technology, Audio Video and Multimedia Testing

Information Technology / Audio Video (IT/AV) and Multimedia products are integral to office environments, residential locations, and customer premises. Products such as servers, modems, gateways, switches, routers, etc. fall under this category. These product categories demand rigorous regulatory testing and certifications in India and other global markets. TÜV SÜD's expert guidance helps businesses navigate through mandatory regulations such as EU, North/South America, and India requirements through a wide range of testing and certification services, which includes EMI/EMC, Electrical Safety, Reliability and RF compliance. We streamline global compliance strategies, ensuring seamless global market access for businesses and also cater to the fast-evolving requirements of the domestic market with our local expertise.

ACCREDITATION FOR THE LAB

NABL IAS

CBTL CDSCO

NRTL BIS

TESTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Complete EMI/EMC testing with a 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber as per product standard IEC/EN 55032, IEC/EN 55035, FCC standards
Sophisticated Wireless testing facilities to support regulatory requirements of BlueTooth, WiFi, SRD and Cellular technologies. Major standards supported include ETSI/EN 300 328, ETSI/EN 301 893, ETSI/EN 302 502, ETSI/EN 300 220, ETSI/EN 300 330, ETSI/EN 300 440, FCC Part 15, Part 22, Part 24, RSS standards
Electrical safety test facilities to test the majority of IT/AV products for National and International requirements as per the standard IEC/EN 62368-1, IEC/EN 60950, IS 13252, IS 616
Comprehensive Environmental simulation test facilities for Temperature, humidity, altitude, thermal shock, shock and vibration, combined vibration, water and dust facilities
Global Market access services for all IT/AV products

TESTS WE CONDUCT

Tests we can conduct
- Electrical Safety Testing
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
- Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Testing
- Energy Efficiency Testing
- Environmental Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Global Market Access
- Mechanical Safety Testing
- Post Shipment Inspection
- Pre Shipment Inspection
- Product Carbon Footprint Verification and Life Cycle Assessment Critical Review
- Product Packaging Testing
- Product Performance Testing
- Radio Frequency Testing
- Wireless Testing and Certification

Emi/EMC Capabilities

Tests and Capabilities
- Radiated Emission: Up to 40GHz frequency range within 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber (CISPR 11,25,32, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, RED Standards like ETSI EN 301 489-1/3/17/52 etc., IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 61000-6-4 as well as Customer Specific Requirements [OEMs])
- Conducted Emission: 10KHz - 108MHz. Three Phase up to 200A (CISPR 11,25,32, FCC Subpart B, RED Standards like ETSI EN 301 489-1/3/17/52 etc., IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 61000-6-4 as well as Customer Specific Requirements [OEMs])
- Current Harmonics: Up to 32A (IEC 61000-3-2, 3-12)
- Voltage Flicker & Fluctuations: up to 32A (IEC 61000-3-3, 3-11)
- Electrostatic Discharge ± 30KV. Both Commercial & Automotive
- Radiated Susceptibility: 20MHz – 6.0GHz up to 100V/m (IEC/EN 61000-4-3, ISO 11451-2, ISO 11452-2, AIS 004 as well as Customer Specific Requirements [OEMs])
- Electrical Fast Transient: Three Phase up to ± 5.0KV
- Surge Immunity: Three Phase up to ± 7.0KV
- Ring Wave Immunity: Three Phase up to ± 7.0KV
- Conducted Susceptibility: From 10KHz – 230MHz up to 30Vrms
- Bulk current injection: From 10KHz – 400MHz up to 300mA
- Power Frequency Magnetic Fields: up to 300A/m (Continuous); 1000A/m (Short Time)
- Pulse Magnetic Field: up to 1000A/m
- AC & DC Dips and Interruptions: Three Phase up to 32A
- Automotive Transients: Transient Emission, Pulses (1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b & 4), DC 80V/50A

ENVIRONMENTAL LAB CAPABILITIES

Tests and Capabilities
- Package testing as per ASTM and ISTA standards (DC 1 to 18 and IA,2A,3A & 3E)
- Ingress protection testing as per IEC and IS standards (IP1X to 4X & IPX1 to IPX9)
- Corrosion tests (Salt) (IEC, EN, IS, ISO, JSS, MIL, QM333, DO160 & ETSI) Temperature Range: +25°C to +70°C Humidity Range: 45% to 100%
- Climatic tests (Altitude, Thermal shock, Temperature/ Humidity and Vibration tests) as per QM333, DO160, IEC, ISO, IS, EN, JSS, MIL, ETSI standards Climatic Range: Temperature: -70°C to +180°C | Humidity 10% to 98% | Altitude: Altitude 1mbar to 1200mbar (-40°C to +70°C)
- Vibration tests (Sine, Random, Sine-on-Random, Random-on-Random, Mechanical Shock and Bump) Vibration Range: Frequency: 1Hz to 2000Hz | “g” Range: Sine 100g, Random 40grms | Mechanical Shock & Bump Range : 0.1 to 100G with 1 to 30ms

WIRELESS IoT CAPABILITIES

Tests and Capabilities
- Testing and Certification of all Wireless Technologies including BlueTooth, WiFi, Short range devices, Near field communication devices, Cellular frequencies (2G, 3G, 4G, LTE etc)
- Testing of all Conducted and Radiated Parameters
- Testing and certification as per India, Europe, North America, Global and OEM requirements

FREQUENTLY FULFILLED MARKET ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

India
Regulation:
- BIS Compulsory Registration scheme (BIS-CRS)
- Wireless Planning and Co-ordination Wing (WPC)
Requirement:
1. Electrical Safety IS 62368-1
2. Wireless
European Union
Regulation:
- CE Marking
Requirement:
1. EMC Directive
2. Low Voltage Directive IEC/EN 62368-1
3. Radio Equipment Directive
4. RoHS Directive
5. WEEE Directive
North America
Regulation:
- Federal Communication Commission Regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Requirement:

Code of Federal Regulations
1. FCC Part 15
2. FCC Part 22
3. FCC Part 24
4. UL 62368-1

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD FOR IT/AV PRODUCTS Testing?

Global Footprint and Network of Labs
Benefit from our global expertise and local experience to ensure the safety, quality, security and sustainable demands.
Comprehensive Suite of Services
TÜV SÜD’s test laboratories provide compliance testing, verification, validation, engineering, and re-engineering activities of IT/AV products
State-of-the-art Facilities
Our 10m Semi-Anechoic chamber is designed and constructed to accommodate testing of complex IT/AV products
Operational Round-the-Clock
Our test facilities run 24/7, and we help businesses reduce the product life cycle of testing and validation
Flexible Certification Schemes
IT/AV manufacturers can include a wide range of IT/AV products under a single report and certificate, which helps to streamline regulatory processes for a seamless market entry