The cost of DAB+ certification is significantly influenced by product type, functional complexity, and target market regulations. To establish an accurate budget, it's crucial to analyze these dimensions. The table below summarizes approximate certification cost ranges for different products, helping you quickly grasp the overall concept.
DAB+ certification costs primarily consist of:
- Testing fees: The largest portion, typically accounting for 60%-80% of total costs.
- RF Performance Testing: Verifies reception sensitivity, frequency stability, etc., costing approximately 5,000–15,000 RMB.
- Audio Decoding Testing: Ensures correct decoding of DAB+ core HE-AAC v2 audio format, costing approximately 1,500–2,500 EUR.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing: Assesses whether the device generates excessive electromagnetic interference and its immunity to external disturbances. Conducted per EN 301 489 standards, costing approximately 3,000–8,000 RMB.
- Automotive Additional Testing: For in-vehicle devices, additional tests such as vibration and temperature cycling (-40°C to 85°C) are required, increasing testing costs by 30%-50%.
- Certification Service Fee: This covers the service charges levied by the certification body, primarily comprising application fees and certificate issuance fees, totaling approximately 2,000–10,000 RMB.
- Hidden and Other Costs:
- Remediation and Retesting Fee: Very common. If the initial test fails, technical remediation and retesting are required, typically costing 30%-60% of the initial testing fee.
- Expedited Service Fees: Opting for expedited processing under tight deadlines may add 30%-50% to total costs but reduces the timeline to 60% of standard duration.
- Multi-Country Certification Surcharges: Targeting multiple markets like the EU and Middle East simultaneously may incur additional costs ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 RMB.
Regulatory requirements vary by country and region, directly impacting certification expenses:
- EU Market: CE-RED certification is mandatory. Note that by 2025, Europe may introduce additional IPv6 protocol testing (RFC8200) requirements. Failure to pre-adapt may increase costs by approximately 15%. Germany may also require supplementary BAPT certification, adding €3,000–8,000 to expenses.
- Middle East Market: Taking the UAE as an example, compliance with UAE.S 5021:2018 is required. Regulations may mandate Arabic interface support and Emergency Warning System (EWS) functionality, potentially raising testing fees by 15%-30% compared to EU standards. Saudi Arabia requires certification held by local companies.
We hope this overview of DAB+ digital audio device certification costs assists you in better budgeting and project planning. If you can share your target market and more specific product details (e.g., whether it's an in-vehicle device, whether it integrates other wireless functions, etc.), Blue Asia Technology: +86 13534225140 will provide professional certification consulting services.
Related News
