In the second article, we will continue introducing the next three industry standards: HDMI, DisplayPort and SATA. 4. HDMI ＊HDMI Logo HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting all HD components. HDMI supports all video/audio formats by one single cable. The CEC allows HDMI devices to control each other when …
Tag Archive: interoperability testing
Nov 18 2010
Wi-Fi Alliance and HomePlug Powerline Alliance Join Forces for Smart Grid Interoperabilty
The last few months have been filled with exciting announcements in the wireless space. From Wireless DisplayPort, to Direct Connect, to the opening of the airwaves for a new Wi-Fi Spectrum, the wireless industry is seeing a wave of movements promising great opportunities for developers. Now, the Wi-Fi Alliance and the HomePlug Powerline Alliance are …
Oct 19 2010
Consumers Eager for Wireless Charging, Despite Barriers
Recently we wrote about the growing market opportunity for wireless charging devices. These products will allow customers to charge mobile devices –such as cell phones, laptops, MP3 players and more – simply by having them touching or within proximity of a shared charging station. Such devices would eliminate the plethora of cords required to power …
Sep 30 2010
PCIe 3.0 Here at Last: Welcome to the Future of PCI Testing
The long-awaited PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 specification standard is set to arrive in November, opening the doors for a new wave of products featuring faster interconnect speeds. Consumer products using the PCIe 3.0 are expected to arrive as early as the second half of next year. The PCI Express 3.0 specification will define operating speeds …
Aug 04 2010
The Key to Google TV and Its Verification
Being one of the most anticipated high-tech gadgets for this year, “Google TV” is no longer a visionary invention. It finally made its debut appearance at the Google I/O Convention in May. Google TV is an integrated system which comprises the functions of a PC, Media Player and Internet Device all in one. So far, …
Jun 29 2010
Real World Interoperability Testing
Interoperability testing is a vital step in the manufacturing process. The growing variety of brands, interfaces, standards and electronic functions make it a challenge for manufacturers to ensure that their product will be compatible with other devices. To verify that a product is fully interoperable, manufacturers need to thoroughly test it using a range of …
Jun 01 2009
Ripen into Apple-Mac Compatibility
With increased demand for Apple/Mac compatible devices, compatibility testing for products connected to Mac systems has never been more important. To help developers verify interoperability of devices early in the product development cycle, Allion has a full line of Mac computers and Mac OS versions available for third-party software and hardware application testing. After successfully …
Apr 09 2009
A PictBridge Snapshot
Allion recently announced that it now provides both the Printer (PRT) and Digital Camera (DSC) Logo Certification Test Suites to conduct PictBridge tests for customers interested in PictBridge Logo Certification. PictBridge, an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), allows images to print directly from a digital camera to a printer, without …
