HDMI ATC Testing

Testing Process | Order a Test: [Korea]

HDMI ATC testing is designed to verify baseline HDMI/HDCP compliance. A manufacturer submitting products for HDMI ATC testing must be an adopter of the HDMI specification. A manufacturer submitting a product for HDMI 1.3 or above testing must also be a DCP, LLC adopter. Manufacturers may also opt for an HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) test. Requirements for CEC testing are outlined below.

IMPORTANT. Changes to 'Family Model additions' - We can no longer allow Family Model 'adds' to our certificate once the certificate has been issued. We regret we must implement this change however, we must comply with the practice of ALL other ATC's.

HDMI ATC Test Program Information

HDMI ATC Program Agreement
HDMI Specification
List of HDMI Adopters
HDMI Style & Trademark Usage Guide
HDMI ATC Price List (HDMI 1.4)

There are four general categories of device testing:

• Source - Devices such as DVD/HD/Blu-ray players, cable/satellite set-top boxes, PCs, etc.
• Sink - Presentation or display devices such as HDTVs, projectors, monitors, etc.
• Repeaters - Devices such as A/V receivers, home theater systems (can be both a repeater and a source), and switches
• Cables - HDMI cables: wire, passive equalized and active

HDMI CEC Compliance Test Requirements

1. Manufacturers can test CEC only on a HDMI certified product, as long as they provide an approved HDMI ATC certificate, or courtesy letter from HDMI Licensing, LLC.
2. Self testers will not be allowed to use our ATC's for CEC certification.
3. Family models can only be added to products that have had HDMI and CEC certification performed by a Simplay Labs Test Center.

HDMI ATC Testing Process

Requirements:

1. Manufacturer must be an HDMI Adopter to submit a product for HDMI compliance testing.
   Refer to http://www.hdmi.org for more information on becoming an HDMI adopter
2. HDCP testing is combined with HDMI 1.3 and above, and cannot be tested separately. Manufacturer must be a DCP, LLC adopter prior to submission.
3. A signed HDMI Compliance Testing Agreement is required before ordering any HDMI compliance testing services. Submit form to shkim@hdatc-korea.com.

Test Submission Procedures:

There are generally three steps in the test submission process.

1. Product Submission
   • Manufacturer signs and submits an Annual HDMI Compliance Testing Agreement.
   • Manufacturer needs to complete HDMI (ATC) order form. HDMI adopter number is required for verification and must be listed on the order form.
   • If product supports HDCP, manufacturer must complete and submit the HDCP Test Form before testing can begin. Submit form to shkim@hdatc-korea.com.
   • Manufacturer needs to complete the Capabilities Decleration form (CDF) prior to product being submitted. Submit form to shkim@hdatc-korea.com.
   • Manufacturer is required to provide a Return Waybill Shipment Label at the time of submission. Simplay Labs is not responsible for freight charges. If a Return Waybill Shipment Label is not provided at the time of submission, a $500.00USD disposal fee (for Sink, Source, Repeaters) and $100.00USD (for Cables) will be charged to the order.
   • The payment terms for all ATC orders is cash in advance only. Simplay Labs must receive payment prior to starting product test. Once order is booked an invoice will be emailed with the payment details.
2. Testing
   • Manufacturer submits the product, along with any ancillary equipment (such as signal generators) required to operate the product, to the HDMI ATC. The product and ancillary equipment must include necessary operating instructions. In the case of cables, only (1) sample must be provided.
   • Upon receipt, the HDMI ATC will inspect the product for completeness. Requests will be made for any missing equipment or instructions.
   • Upon receipt of payment, HDMI ATC tests the product in accordance with the HDMI ATC Specification.
   • If at any time during the test process the device under test (DUT) requires any firmware or hardware change the HDMI ATC will contact the manufacturer and provide them the following two options:
     1. Finish testing the original submission, and issue a completed failure report. Manufacturer will then need to proceed to resubmission.
     2. Stop testing original submission, and issue incomplete failure report. Manufacturer will then need to proceed to resubmission.
3. Test Results
   • Once testing is completed, the HDMI ATC will issue a Test Results Form.
   • If the product passes testing according to HDMI ATC's standards, the HDMI ATC will send a Confirmation Certificate to the manufacturer acknowledging that the product models declared in the Test Application have passed compliance testing. The manufacturer can then provide this certificate along with other required documents to HDMI Licensing, LLC for an approval letter to ship product and display the HDMI Logo.
   • If the product fails testing according to HDMI ATC's standards,the HDMI ATC will send the failed test report to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will then have 60 days to process a resubmission test. After 60 days the product will need to be submitted as a new submission.
   • The HDMI ATC will return all equipment back to the manufacturer with the Return Waybill Label provided at the time of submission.