Clear conclusion first: ETSI TS 101 756 is not a certification item nor a mandatory EU automotive testing standard. It is closely related to DAB digital audio broadcasting, which is mandatory in the EU, causing industry name confusion. This article fully explains TS 101 756 definition, real EU DAB standards and market access requirements for automotive radio products.
Full name: Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB); Registered Tables.Released jointly by ETSI and WorldDAB, it is a standardized DAB parameter lookup table, defining coding rules, service type identifiers, audio format codes and character set allocation for DAB broadcast data fields.
It is a technical reference manual for broadcasters and chip developers, not a testing or certification standard. It does not specify receiver sensitivity, performance indicators or type approval rules. There is no official certification based solely on TS 101 756.
TS 101 756 has no direct connection with eCall emergency call system.
Real EU DAB Certification Standard System
1.ETSI EN 300 401: Basic DAB system architecture standard covering RF transmission, channel coding and multiplex structure.
2.ETSI TS 103 461: DAB receiver minimum performance and test specification, dedicated for home and automotive radio equipment, covering switching delay, dynamic reconfiguration and multi-language display test items.
3.EN 303 186: Current mainstream DAB receiver performance standard replacing old EN 50248.
EU DAB Mandatory Regulation Timeline
Based on EU Directive (EU) 2018/1972 Article 113 and Annex XI. All newly approved M1/N1 vehicles with radio infotainment system must support DAB/DAB+ reception since December 21, 2020. Non-compliant vehicles cannot obtain EUWVTA whole vehicle type approval.
Main DAB Certification Test Items
Receiver sensitivity, Hard Link switching delay, multi-language character set display, dynamic reconfiguration, high-low temperature and vibration environmental reliability test. Multi-language RTL display is an extra requirement for Middle East and Southeast Asia markets, not mandatory for EU DAB certification.
China DAB Status & Export Suggestions
DAB network only covers major Chinese cities without national mandatory requirement. Export manufacturers shall separate compliance layout for different regions and reserve multi-language font storage and RTL layout capability in early product design.
ETSI TS 101 756 is only a DAB parameter register, not a certification basis. Real EU market access relies on EN 300 401, EN 303 186 and TS 103 461 test reports.
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