BT SIG - using nrF52832 with S132 v3.0.0 - how should we determine we need qualification certification or just declaration and listing

[sireeshad]

We are using nrF52 series in combination with v3.0.0 of the S132 SoftDevice stack. And I want to understand if we have to go through any of the qualification certification phase even if we refer its end product QDID (85568) ? Or do we have to perform just RF-PHY cert by quoting the same end product QDID (If our module FCC/CE certified)

[run_ar]

Yes, you simply need to perform the RF-PHY certification and reference our qualified design. If you support a bluetooth sig defined profile, you might also have to reference our profile subsystem (if using our service interface files), Or qualify your own profile implementation if you have that.

[sireeshad]

Ok thank you run_ar for the details. I am not sure if the reference design spec out any recommended manufacturer for the components but does spec the values. We are using 32mhz Kyocera with a PPM (+/-10). the C3 and L1 are placed exactly in the same formation. L1 seems to be a tighter tolerance than the ref. design with a 3.9nH +/- 0.1nH compared to +/-5% on the ref. design. Appreciate your opinion on this. Thank you.