Certified product is interoperable and compatible with other HD-PLC products.
Certified product can support and follow the performance guidelines set by HD-PLC Alliance, and provides end-users with confidence that it is reliable and compliant with the HD-PLC specification.
Your company and products are established as an official part of the global HD-PLC brand, which can help you find new business opportunities and partnerships.
You Can Get Many Benefits By Taking Advantage Of The HD-PLC
Alliance Certification Program. Members Of The Alliance Can Find
Here All Details Of The Certification Program.
This section provides an overview of the standard HD-PLC Alliance
Certification Process. Please review the Flowchart below:
The Alliance Authorized Test Lab
As of 2021, Panasonic Corporation can perform testing and certification services for the HD-PLC Alliance Certification Program. Panasonic owns a Test Lab in Japan, where all tests are performed. Applicants need to contact the HD-PLC Alliance directly to arrange to test for the certification program.
4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka-City, Fukuoka, 812-8531 Japan
The testing process consists of three sub-tests:
The fee to test HD-PLC products for certification is paid directly by vendors to Panasonic. Please contact the HD-PLC Alliance for a testing quote.
Yes, product manufacturers have to be a member of the HD-PLC Alliance in order to certify their products. Only members can use IEEE 1901 HD-PLC compatibility certification logo.
You can become a member of the HD-PLC Alliance to submit an application from the Application Form. You can confirm the Alliance Rules and contact us from the Form if you have any inquiries.
The HD-PLC Alliance Certification Program applies to products that embed certified chipsets and that combine the features below.
– Hop method: Single-hop / Multi-hop
– Communication medium: Power Line / Communication Line
– Communication setup: Easy-setup / Automatic-setup
The expected time and cost to certify is mainly determined by the time needed for the Certification tests and reviewing documents for Certification by the Authorized Test Lab.