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DOCSIS Certification

Kyrio is now the one-stop shop for testing and Certification programs, previously performed by CableLabs®.

We’ve set the standard for Certification. A device with a “CableLabs Certified” or “CableLabs Qualified” rating means the device has passed a series of compliance tests and has demonstrated interoperable functionality with other CableLabs Certified devices. Developed in cooperation with cable operators and cable equipment manufacturers, this premier Certification is designed to facilitate the manufacturing of interoperable cable devices, including cable modems, set-top boxes, digital television and telephony.

Five Steps to Achieving Certification

REGISTER

Register for access to the Product Submission Tool (PST) and CableLabs documents

PLAN

Understand what you need to do to get your device certified

SUBMIT

Submit your application and devices to be tested

TESTING

Test your device to ensure that it is compliant with the specification.

BOARD APPROVAL

Upon completion, your device results are sent to the Certification Board for approval

DOCSIS 3.1 certification testing is segmented into two phases, core and secondary. This approach finds defects earlier in the testing cycle, resulting in improved overall device quality and a reduction of revisions before achieving certification.

Phase 1: Core Testing

TIMELINE = 4-5 WEEKS
Includes tests that are deemed very central to the specification, are critical for field deployment success, and that cover a broad range of functionality with an emphasis on RF performance.

Phase 2: Secondary Testing

TIMELINE = Additional 4-5 WEEKS after Core testing has been successfully completed.
Covers the remainder of DOCSIS 3.1 tests to ensure device compliance to the specification.

Resources and Documents

The following materials include information to prepare and submit for certification as well as links to the DOCSIS and PacketCable engineering documents. Your company’s CableLabs login is required to access certain CableLabs documents.