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1 Deliver successful products and platforms to the UK digital TV market ISO/IEC accredited dtgtesting.com

2 In today s market, product and service testing are essential DTG Testing provides global media testing solutions, products and training. We ve helped hundreds of companies come to market in the UK and internationally, including CE manufacturers, broadcasters, operators and more from within the TV value chain. Work with DTG Testing to deliver reliable products which meet the needs of your clients, reduce your operational costs and accelerate your delivery to market. DTG Testing provides Device Testing Specialists and Media Testing Experts equipped with Test Suites, Test Tools and Bespoke Test Suite Solutions. We offer a comprehensive Receiver Test Bed, dedicated RF Spectrum Facilities and Knowledge, and tailored Training Services for your staff. Test with us For more information about DTG Testing products and services, please contact 2 Deliver successful products and platforms to the UK digital TV market

3 A globally respected resource for media testing solutions We provide the test regimes used by manufacturers to meet the Freeview, Freeview HD, Freesat, Freeview NZ, Freeview Australia, Hbbtv and at800 trademarks. Pre-conformance testing will speed up your design process by eliminating errors at an early stage, while our rigorous conformance testing enables you to apply for the trade mark licences vital to a successful retail strategy. Digital TV receiver testing DTG Testing offers bespoke and conformance test solutions that cover the following technologies: Radio Frequency (RF) Service Information / Programme Specific Information (SI/PSI), including Target Region Descriptor (TRD) and Network Change Notify Descriptor (NCNd) Linear Services (Audio, Video & Active Format Description (AFD) MHEG-5, including HD & Interaction Channel Extensions PVR testing Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing HbbTV DAB radio With the launch of the Digital radio certification mark (the tick mark ), DTG Testing is currently the only UKASaccredited and DRUKapproved test facility for carrying out DAB tick mark testing. Our DAB test process is based on the minimum specifications announced by the Digital Radio Action Plan (DRAP) Technology and Equipment Group. We also carry out bespoke projects on behalf of government, regulators and other organisations in the digital television industry. Test with DTG Testing dtgtesting.com 3

4 Test with us To hire the DTG Zoo testing receiver collection, please contact Receiver Test Bed: The DTG Testing Zoo The DTG Testing receiver collection is a comprehensive facility with more than 450 DVB-T / T2 / S / S2 and C receivers representing 34 countries, permanently connected to RF and Ethernet, enabling thorough testing within your budget. No. of receivers in the DTG Zoo Australasia Our receiver collection is critical in supporting you when launching new products and services. It can be used to test: 4k Ultra HD devices Changes to broadcast signalling ew features on platforms N I nteractive applications ver-air-downloads O 4 HDMI interoperability L TE interference testing V White Space coexistence T Use of the receiver collection is competitively priced and available with or without engineering support. Deliver successful products and platforms to the UK digital TV market

5 Test Suites and Test Tool Solutions Test with us To licence one of our test suites, please contact DTG Testing s industry-approved test suites are used by CE manufacturers to show their products meet the performance required for the Freeview UK, Freeview New Zealand, Freeview Australia and Freesat UK trademarks. DVB test suites We have developed DVB-SI/PSI and video/audio codec test suites for a variety of platforms meeting the requirements for the UK Freeview Trademark licence, along with a toolkit of additional options for other international platforms. Video and audio streams include both SD (MPEG-2) and HD (H.264, HE-AAC) codecs. HbbTV DTG Testing is an active member of HbbTV, chairing the HbbTV Test Group and acting as the vice-chair of the Certification Group. We provide active support in the development and maintenance of the HbbTV test suite and are a registered test centre for conformance testing against HbbTV 1.5. Our test suites are run by professional test engineers, providing productive, cost-efficient test management with a high level of service and support. Bespoke test suites DTG Testing has over a decade of experience of creating detailed test specifications, test suites and test materials that meet the specific requirements of each customer. Our developers are specialised in RF, Linear Services (video, audio, subtitles, audio description), SI/PSI (including EIT and TVA metadata) and interactive services (HbbTV, MHEG, ETV), supporting TMLs such as Freeview, Freeview New Zealand, Freeview Australia and Freeview Hong Kong. Our toolkits and techniques have been developed to specifically target device testing requirements. We also ensure that any test suites and materials that have been created can be maintained and supported. Test with DTG Testing dtgtesting.com 5

6 Test with us To hire the GTEM cell or conduct RF testing and investigations, please contact RF Spectrum Test and Innovation Centre Spectrum in the UHF band is under increasing demand from new and emerging services such as 4G mobile data. With more services now operating in such close proximity to one another, the need to test how services coexist is becoming vital. DTG Testing s RF testing facilities are unique in the UK, and are used not only by CE manufacturers but also by broadcast industry bodies and regulators. at800 has used DTG Testing to investigate the effect of introducing 4G mobile data services on UK digital terrestrial television, and the centre is currently working on projects investigating future spectrum challenges such as 700MHz clearance on behalf of Ofcom. Recognised as experts in their field, DTG Testing engineers are fully qualified to meet your RF testing and investigation needs. GTEM Cell DTG Testing hosts the UK s largest commercial Gigahertz Transverse Electromagnetic (GTEM) cell which allows us to provide RF testing in a controlled and repeatable environment. This state of the art facility has the capability to test a range of radio based services such as: 4G / LTE coexistence Digital television Digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radio 6 Deliver successful products and platforms to the UK digital TV market

7 Train with us To book expert training and discuss your needs, please contact DTG Certified Test & Conformance Training Qualified testers will improve your product delivery: DTG Testing offers both online and in-house training courses which cover all test suites currently available to manufacturers and appointed test houses. DTG Testing s training courses provide in-depth technical information on the test suites. You will gain a clear and practical understanding of how to run each test suite and create accurate test reports. Our industry-leading experts will provide you with knowledge on all test suite sections critical for developing high quality products. Training can be scheduled and tailored to individual needs to ensure that it is relevant and as effective as possible. Test and Integration Consultancy DTG Testing draws upon best-in-class experts in test strategy, enabling your products to be delivered to your budget and timescales. DTG Testing was set up by the industry to provide conformance testing for the UK digital terrestrial TV platform as an independent notfor-profit facility. Our extensive portfolio of products and services is used by TV platforms, service providers and CE manufacturers worldwide. This breadth and depth of experience will enable us to assist your development of a test strategy which meets your specific needs. Test with DTG Testing dtgtesting.com 7

8 DTG Testing is your test house. Talk to us. Key contacts: +44 (0) Head of Product Testing Ranjeet Kaur +44 (0) Head of Technical Development Ian Medland +44 (0) Principal RF Engineer Alex Buchan +44 (0) Customer Services Manager Ewa Tracz +44 (0) Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP

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