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Chipset & Module Certification PROCESSDeutsche Telekom AG
Most devices on Consumer Network are in-portfolio and validated by Telekom:
▪ Direct relationships with dominant vendors
▪ Technical compliance statements
▪ Standardized, mature services
▪ Dominant OS platforms
→ LOW RISK TO NETWORK
80%
Portfolio
HW
Few devices on IoT Network are in Telekom’s portfolio and tested:
▪ Thousands of suppliers
▪ Little visibility / stake on 3rd party design
▪ Innovative, disruptive services
▪ No standardized APIs to protect network
→ HIGH RISK TO NETWORK
Devices on CONSUMER NETWORK Devices on IoT NETWORK
Why IoT is noT “Business as usuaL”
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CertifiedModule
TelekomVERTICAL OFFERINGS
Telekom App
Telekom IoT Platform
3rd PartyPre-Integrated HW
CONNECTIVITY-ONLY
CertifiedModule
APIsTelekom IoT Core Offerings
IoT Business SEGMENTATION
VO
LUM
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Partner Hardware
IoT Devices
Applications
Connectivity Management
Physical Connectivity
Horizontal Analytics
Service Management
Device Management
CertifiedModule
3rd Party App 3rd Party App
3rd Party IoT Platform
Telekom IoT Platform
3rd Party integrates
Telekom APIs
Telekom Network Telekom Network Telekom Network
TELEKOM ioT DEVICE CATALOG
TelekomService Layer
TelekomCONNECTIVITYLayer
E2E IoT
Security
CertifiedModule
TelekomVERTICAL OFFERINGS
Telekom App
Telekom IoT Platform
3rd PartyPre-Integrated HW
CONNECTIVITY-ONLY
CertifiedModule
APIsTelekom IoT Core Offerings
VO
LUM
E
Partner Hardware
IoT Devices
Applications
Connectivity Management
Physical Connectivity
Horizontal Analytics
Service Management
Device Management
CertifiedModule
3rd Party App 3rd Party App
3rd Party IoT Platform
Telekom IoT Platform
3rd Party integrates
Telekom APIs
Telekom Network Telekom Network Telekom Network
TELEKOM ioT DEVICE CATALOG
TelekomService Layer
TelekomCONNECTIVITYLayer
Device Certification SECURES IoT ConneCTiViTY…
As connectivity is the common enabler, Telekom invests in modem certification to ensure:
▪ Interoperability with Networks
▪ Compliance to 3GPP & Telekom Requirements
▪ Security
▪ Device Management
▪ No Harm to Network (as per GSMA TS.34)
E2E IoT
Security
IoT Device COMPONENTs
Microcontroller (MCU) (IoT Device Application, OS)
SIM/UICC Holder
External Interfaces(e.g. USB)
Sensor(s), Actuator(s)
Batteries (Saft S.A., etc.)
WAN Communication Module▪ RFFE (Radio Frequency Front End)
▪ UICC software support
▪ Oscillators, filters, amplifiers
▪ Antenna connection
▪ Module is steered via AT commands
▪ Vendors: Fibocom, Foxconn, Gemalto, Murata, Neoway, Notion, Pycom,
Quectel, Ruijie, Sercomm, Sierra Wireless, SIMCom, Telit, u-blox, etc.
WAN Chipset▪ Protocol stack
▪ Baseband chipset
▪ Frequency modulation
▪ Vendors: Altair, GCT, HiSilicon, MediaTek, Nordic
Semiconductor, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sequans, etc.
Positioning(e.g. GPS)
Antenna(e)
IoT Application = Connected Shopping Cart
IoT Platform (Service Layer)
Hardware
Server Application
IoT Module/ Chipset
IoT Device Validation
Device Application
E2E IoT
Security
Service Enablement▪ App & Device (De-) Registration▪ Device & Group Management▪ Application Management▪ Data Reporting and Delivery▪ Communication Management
▪ No Harm to Network (GSMA TS.34)
Application (Server / Device)▪ Subscription Management▪ No Harm to Network (GSMA TS.34)
E2E Security▪ Encryption▪ Remote Device Management▪ Authentication / PW Management▪ LAN interfaces
Device Hardware
IoT Module / Chipset
CostBreakdown
50%
50%
Target:“When choosing DT as yourconnectivity partner, you get…”▪ Best-in-class connectivity assured▪ Eliminate 50% R&D costs▪ Ramp-up faster to market▪ Have wide selection of modules
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CompliantIoT Devices
Few IP & Chipsets More Modules
Deutsche Telekom Certification Targets:(IoT devices entering our networks)
95%Certified
80%Certified
< 1%RequireTesting
Certification BENEFITS IOT Value CHAIN
Many Devices
Certification secures BestConnectivity & Interoperability
on hundreds of IoT Devices
Benefit of
56 LPWA Mobile IoT Modules certified*
91 2G/3G/4G IoT Modules certified*
Telekom Certification
Telekom Certification
* as of 09.2020
Certification SCOPE
Deutsche Telekom invests to reduce IoT project costs and effort We secure proper radio access interoperability up-front, for you…
Platform Testing
Delta Testing
Radio Access Interoperability
Securedfor most areas
Benefit of
▪ OEM Features▪ FOTA▪ Performance▪ Regression Test
▪ 3GPP Layer 3▪ Supplier Features▪ Performance▪ TS.34 RPM
Maintenance Release (MR) 1
DT Certification follows Chipset/Module Lifecycles
End of Life
Initial Certification
Firmware
MR 2
MR x
Product Launch
TelekomCert.
Technical Certifications are updated to reflect:▪ Corrected Issues▪ New Features
Few Chipsets More Modules Many Devices
Telekom Certification
Telekom Certification
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Chipset & Module Certification: InputsSUPPLIER DELIVERABLES
HARDWARE 1-2 modules or chipsets with latest firmware
1-2 evaluation kits (EVK) to mount and connect the modules/chipsets
Antenna connectors (if not standard SMA)
Accessories if required (e.g. special trace cables, audio connectors, switches etc.)
Power supply if not standard USB (mini/micro/…)
SOFTWARE/TOOLS USB drivers for Windows OS
Flashing tool to upgrade firmware if necessary
Trace tool to analyze at least layer 3 radio messages (RRC, NAS)
DOCUMENTATION Chipset/module product description (3GPP release, supported bands, UE categories, etc.)
Firmware release notes / known issue lists
AT command reference (3GPP and proprietary)
Evaluation kit set-up guidelines
Firmware flashing guidelines
Logging/tracing guidelines
Deutsche Telekom Certification focuses on RRC and NAS procedures, as well as device performance.
Certification Focus Area
PDCP PDCP
RLC RLC
MAC MAC
PHY PHY
NAS NAS
RRC RRC
Control Plane (CP)
Focus of Telekom Certification
IoT Module/Chipset Telekom eNodeB Telekom C-SGN (or EPC)
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IOT CHIPSET / Module Certification TYPES
[Module Supplier] Full Certification• GCF certification available• GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
[Module Supplier] Full Certification• GCF certification available• No GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented:
• Volume limit of 10K units per IoT application• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
[Module Supplier] Limited Certification• No GCF certification available• GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
[Module Supplier] Limited Certification• No GCF certification available• No GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented:
• Volume limit of 10K units per IoT application• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
[IP / Chipset Supplier] Full Certification• GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented• GCF internal test results delivered with no major issues• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
[IP / Chipset Supplier] Limited Certification• No GSMA TS.34 Radio Policy Manager implemented:
• Volume limit of 10K units per IoT application• GCF internal test results delivered with no major issues• No showstoppers found on Layer 3 interoperability for DT radio/core networks• No performance issues in latency, throughput and power consumption
Firmware exhibiting showstoppers on Layer 3 interoperability or serious performance
deviations in latency, throughput or power consumptions are not certifiable
Where / HOW Certification is DONE
Reference Environment
Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 units are also employed to simulate negative scenarios, as well as to emulate complex scenarios involving cell reselection, access barring, etc.
Telekom operates laboratory instances of its RAN/ Core networks at its Group Test Facility in Germany.
SIMULATED Network
Telekom invests to secure interoperability of IoT devices against network implementations across Europe.
What does a vendor receive once their chipset or module is Telekom-certified?
▪ Certification Letter
▪ Technical Report (issues, work-arounds, performance analysis)
▪ Product Management (European affiliates) informed about certification, specs and USPs
▪ Commercial Management adds product to “authorized modem” list
▪ SIM contracts requires use of certified chipsets/modules and GSMA TS.34 compliance
▪ Time-to-market improved for related IoT projects
▪ Listing in Deutsche Telekom’s online Certified IoT Chipset/Module lists (online webpages)
▪ Pre-qualification for T-Systems International’s IoT Module/Device Catalog → Separate Process
Chipset / Module Certification OUTputsTelekom DELIVERABLES
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