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PTCRB

PTCRB logoFormation 1997

Purpose/focus Certification of Wireless Devices

Membership By Application

Chairman Glen Scales

Website www.ptcrb.com [1]

The PTCRB was established in 1997 as the certification forum by North American cellular operators. Now apseudo-acronym, it no longer stands for its original meaning of the PCS Type Certification Review Board (thennamed after the GSM1900 MHz band in North America).The purpose of the PTCRB is to provide the framework within which Cellular GERAN (GSM), UTRA (UMTS) andE-UTRA (LTE) mobile devices and modules obtain Type Certification for usage on PTCRB Operator networks.PTCRB operates a certification program for devices operating in the following technologies and bands:GERAN: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz UTRA: FDD Band II, FDD Band IV, FDD Band V E-UTRA: FDD Band 2, FDDBand 4, FDD Band 5, FDD Band 7, FDD Band 12, FDD Band 13, FDD Band 14, FDD Band 17, FDD Band 25,TDD band 41PTCRB certification is based on standards developed by 3GPP, OMA and other SDO's recognized by the PTCRB. Insome cases, PTCRB certification may accommodate North American standards and additional requirements from theFCC, Industry Canada or any other government agency that may have jurisdiction and/or competence in the matter.The database containing the standards for PTCRB certification is based on InterLab®, this online database accessiblethrough the PTCRB website, updates the status of RFT's (Request for Testing), Change Requests, Test Case statusand Test Platforms.By obtaining PTCRB Certification on a mobile device, it ensures compliance with cellular network standards withinthe PTCRB Operators' networks. Consequently, PTCRB Operators may block devices from their network, if they arenot PTCRB certified.The CTIA has been assigned as the administrator for the PTCRB Certification process and is also responsible for theadministration of PTCRB issued IMEI’s.The PVG (PTCRB Validation Group) is a group of test laboratory organizations working in the field of PTCRBassociated technologies. The PVG group meets on a regular basis to discuss technical issues and the resolution ofproblems in a harmonized way. PVG works on open PTCRB RfTs and the validation of Test Platforms and TestCases for the relevant PTCRB operating frequencies. Full and Observer membership categories reflect the status andscopes of organisations working within the group. The Chair of the PVG is held by Thomas Jaeger of 7Layers,GermanySome Mobile Network Operators may require further certification before a device is allowed to be placed on anetwork and it is recommended that advice be sought to ensure any additional requirements are met.

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PTCRB Award of ExcellenceThe main criteria for the “PTCRB Award of Excellence” includes:•• the number and value of test case contributions and the respective enhancement of industry standards•• the capability to exceed expectations when working together with PTCRB•• the feedback regarding laboratory performance received by the PTCRB from network operators and the CTIA.The PTCRB award underlines the importance of choosing professional and reliable partners in the fast-changingwireless-technologies environment. At PTCRB Meeting #71 in Savannah, Georgia, the PTCRB wireless devicecertification forum presented the “PTCRB Award of Excellence” to 7Layers, CETECOM and Panasonic ImperiumTest Laboratory for their outstanding work at the PTCRB.

Upcoming PTCRB and PVG MeetingsMeeting registration information can be found on the PTCRB website for members only access

PTCRB #74 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, December 2 - 5, 2013

External links• PTCRB: http:/ / www. ptcrb. com official website for the PTCRB. Membership application required to view

informationThe listings below include Full PTCRB accredited laboratories (in alpha/numerical order) with Global networks oflaboratories which conduct testing to the requirements of the PTCRB.

• 7Layers Group http:/ / www. 7layers. com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Germany, NorthAmerica, Korea, Japan and China.

• AT4 wireless http:/ / www. at4wireless. com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Spain, NorthAmerica and Taiwan.

• Bureau Veritas ADT http:/ / www. adt. com. tw/ a group with a PTCRB certified test laboratory in Taiwan.• CETECOM Group http:/ / www. cetecom. com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Germany, North

America and Korea.• SGS Wireless http:/ / www. sgs. com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Taiwan and Korea.• UL Verification Services http:/ / www. ul. com/ a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in United

Kingdom and North America• Korea Testing Laboratory http:/ / www. ktl. re. kr a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Korea

References[1] http:/ / www. ptcrb. com

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Article Sources and ContributorsPTCRB  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=593949104  Contributors: ASmith1972, Alexius08, CanisRufus, ChrisGualtieri, ChristopherSGuy, DexDor, Dtrev, Excel kurdt,Ginaatctc, Gjs238, Gwscales, Iandiver, Kingturtle, Mikosanm, Morton.lin, Siddhant, Treborgraham, Utuado, Ziefalex, 54 anonymous edits

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