APPLICATION NOTE
CC256x Bluetooth SIG Certification
1 Introduction
This application note will serve to speed up Bluetooth® SIG certification using the CC256x Bluetooth device. The certification is done by the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) that defines the Bluetooth specification and standards as well as the testing required to brand the end product with the Bluetooth logo.
Nomenclature
Table 1-1 Nomenclature
| Abbreviation/Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth SIG | Bluetooth Special Interest Group |
| BQE | Bluetooth Qualification Expert |
| HCI | Host Controller Interface |
| QDID | Qualified Design ID |
1 Testing
Our device has to be put under test mode to run the automated SIG tests using a Bluetooth tester. This basically consists of 3 commands being sent to the CC256x through the HCI UART interface.
1.1 Bluetooth Certification
In order to release a Bluetooth product to market, the solution need to be qualified.
- If a TI reference designs (CC256x QFN EM) is strictly followed and the profiles are not changed, the customers do not need to do certification again. They can do the End Product Listing (EPL) on SIG website for free.
- If you create your own proprietary profiles, it is optional for you to do certification.
- There is not a fine line to tell whether or not a additional certification is needed (For example RF test cases, which are strictly dependent on RF circuitry). Normally, it Should be up to a Bluetooth Qualification Expert (BQE) to tell. The BQE is normally from an authorized testing houses (such as 7Layers or AT4wireless).
Figure 1-1 Bluetooth Certification