Acoustic performance testing
TRaC offers both Acoustic Performance testing and Voice Quality testing.
Acoustic Performance includes tests such as Send Loudness Rating (SLR), Receive Loudness Rating (RLR), Sidetone Masking Rating (STMR), Distortion, Noise and Acoustic shock.
Voice Quality includes testing against standards such as ITU-T P.862 and ITU-T P.800.
TRaC has a test and measure solution that includes a Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) and a fully anechoic chamber so we can perform Acoustic Performance and Voice Quality assessment on your DECT, VoIP and GSM products, in addition to hands-free equipment (conference telephones), modern handsets, headsets and in-ear devices.
Typical Products
All products with handsets/headsets or microphone / speaker peripherals requires acoustic performance to be considered.
Regulatory Testing
TRaC offers a wide range of regulatory testing services for acoustic performance. Below are a selection of standards that can be tested at TRaC:
Country | Standard Ref | Title |
Australia | AS/ACIF S004: 2004 AS/ACIF S004: 2006 | Customer Access Equipment for connection to a Telecommunications Network |
New Zealand | PTC200 | Requirements for connection of Customer Equipment to the Analogue lines |
PTC220 | Requirements for Private Voice Networks connected to the PSTN/ISDN | |
South Africa | DPT-TE-001 | Standard for Telecommunication Line Terminal Equipment (TLTE) for Connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) |
DPT-SWS-001 | General standard for switching system for connection to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) | |
GSM | EN 300 607 (GSM Rec. 11.10) | Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+); Mobile Station (MS) conformance specification; Part 1: Conformance specification (GSM 11.10-1 version 8.1.1 Release 1999) |
Conformance Testing
In addition to the regulatory testing, TRaC can offer conformance testing to the following standards:
Country | Standard Ref | Title |
Europe | TBR 10 | Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT); General Terminal Attachment Requirements; Telephony Applications |
TBR 38 | Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN); Attachment requirements for a terminal equipment incorporating an analogue handset function capable of supporting the justified case service when connected to the analogue interface of the PSTN in Europe | |
UK | BS6317 | Specification for simple telephones for connection to public switched telephone networks run by certain public telecommunication operators |
US | TIA/EIA 810A TIA/EIA 810B | Telephone Terminal Equipment - Transmission Requirements for Narrowband |
The Complete Package
Testing at TRaC is only a small part of what we can do to aid you in achieving your "product to market" goals. The Approvals Group at TRaC offers a completely managed service for all key markets around the world. For further information on how they can assist you, see Global Approvals »
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