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Hybrid Set-Top Box Under MTCTE Certification in India: ER Testing Guide
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced the scheme for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE), which entails that all notified telecom equipment should be certified before it can be sold, imported, and used in India. The hybrid set-top box falls within the category of products whose ERA requirements have been notified by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC).
The Hybrid Set-Top Box Under MTCTE Certification application process started on 1st July 2024 for MTCTE. Manufacturers/importers should make sure that the products they are going to launch in the Indian market meet the requirement of ER TEC30042407. The latest notification states that this Essential Requirement will be valid until 1 January 2050, and alongside that, the mandatory certification date has been set at 1 April 2050, which may be amended by the Department of Telecommunications.
UMSPCS provides comprehensive services to manufacturers, importers, and brand owners for completing the MTCTE certification process. It can be anything from deciding on the suitability of the product and writing technical documentation to testing and applying for the certification process.
What is a Hybrid Set Top Box?
Hybrid Set-Top Box Under MTCTE Certification: These are the TV set-top boxes that have a combination of regular TV channels, such as Digital Cable and direct-to-home services, along with IP video. The Hybrid STB helps in accessing live TV channels as well as Internet-based content via one device.
Key Requirements for Hybrid Set-Top Box Under MTCTE
A hybrid set-top box must comply with TEC's Essential Requirements to be certified as an MTCTE. The product is tested against:Audio & Video Performance: Support of audio and video codecs, RF tuner, Conditional Access System (CAS), and Digital Rights Management (DRM).EMI/EMC Compliance conducted and radiated emissions, Electrostatic discharge, surge immunity, and voltage disturbance testing.Safety Requirements: Meeting of relevant IT equipment safety standards for the protection of users.
Network and Protocol Compliance: Verification of IPv6 Dual Stack, TCP, UDP and other networking parameters.
Interface Performance: Testing Ethernet, Optical Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), HDMI, RF Input, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi interfaces for interoperability and performance.
Why MTCTE Certification Matters?
MTCTE certification allows hybrid set manufacturers and importers to legally sell Hybrid STBs in India and also provides proof of compliance with the technical, safety and performance standards set by the TEC. It also increases product reliability and network compatibility, decreases regulatory issues, and increases customer confidence.
1.Variant 1: Hybrid Set Top Box
1.1 Parameters Linked with Product Variant
The following requirements for testing apply to the notified variant:
- EMI & EMC performance
- Electrical safety
- 2-Wire Trunk interface
- The Fast Ethernet Electrical interface represents the type of interface used for Fast Ethernet.
- Gigabit Ethernet interface
- ISDN PRI interface
This Product has the Following Variants:
1. Private Automatic Branch Exchange
Variant 1: Private Automatic Branch Exchange1.1 Parameters Linked with Product Variant| S.No. | Parameter Name | Standard Name |
| 1.1.1 | Audio Codecs | MPEG-2 L2 |
| 1.1.2 | Conditional Access System (CAS) | Conditional Access System (CAS) Schedule IX -The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations 2021 By TRAI |
| 1.1.3 | Conducted And Radiated Emission - Class B | TEC EMI EMC Standard CISPR 32 EN55032. Annex-B |
| 1.1.4 | Digital Right Management System (DRM) | Multi-DRM |
| 1.1.5 | Immunity to AC Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-11. Annex-B |
| 1.1.6 | Immunity to DC Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions | EN/IEC:61000-4-29. Annex-B |
| 1.1.7 | Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-2.Annex-B |
| 1.1.8 | Immunity to Fast Transients (Burst) | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-4.Annex-B |
| 1.1.9 | Immunity to Radiated RF | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-3.Annex-B |
| 1.1.10 | Immunity to RF Field Induced Conducted Disturbance | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-6.Annex-B |
| 1.1.11 | Immunity to Surges | TEC EMI EMC Standard EN/IEC:61000-4-5.Annex-B |
| 1.1.12 | IPv6 Dual Stack as per RFC 4213 | RFC 4213 clause 2.1 and 2.2. Annex-P6 |
| 1.1.13 | IPV6 Parameters | RFC 2460 / 8200. Annex-P7 |
| 1.1.14 | IT Equipment Safety | IS 13252-1 or IEC:60950-1 or IEC 62368-1.Annex-A1 |
| 1.1.15 | RF Tuner | DVB-C DVB-T DVB-S Tuner |
| 1.1.16 | TCP Parameters | RFC 793. Annex-P11 |
| 1.1.17 | UDP Parameters | RFC 768. Annex-P5 |
| 1.1.18 | Video Codecs | MPEG-4 |
1.2 Interface 1 : 10 100 BASE-T Ethernet
| S.No. | Parameter Name | Standard Name |
| 1.2.1 | Link Speed and Autonegotiation Test FE | IEEE 802.3 Annex-H |
Why Choose UMSPCS?
UMSPCS provides a full Hybrid Set-Top Box Under MTCTE Certification for hybrid STBs to manufacturers, importers, and brand owners. We provide product applicability assessment support, documentation support, testing coordination, product application filing, and overall product certification assistance. We have been in the industry for 6+ years, with accumulated 600+ successful certifications, and help businesses to become regulatory compliant efficiently
Conclusion
The hybrid set-top boxes that need to be notified under MTCTE must comply with the Essential Requirements laid down by the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC). Being aware of the requirement and getting your certification beforehand would help you stay on track and enter the market with ease. Let us at UMSPCS guide you through the MTCTE certification procedure. Need to know more about MTCTE Certification for PABX.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, Hybrid STBs that are notified under MTCTE have to be certified before selling or importing in India.
MTCTE tests the product on safety, EMI/EMC, networking protocols, audio/video performance, and interface compliance.
The Essential Requirements are issued by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre in the framework of MTCTE.
UMSPCS offers end-to-end certification support, documentation and testing coordination, as well as application filing.
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