Keysight and SmartViser Enable Testing for EU Energy Efficiency Index Labeling Regulation
Keysight Technologies and SmartViser have partnered to offer a solution for testing the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of smartphones and tablets, aligning with the EU's energy labeling mandate effective from June 20, 2025. The combined solution integrates SmartViser's viSer software with Keysight's UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform, allowing device manufacturers to evaluate battery consumption performance. This setup supports multiple wireless formats, including 5G, LTE, eMTC, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X. The collaboration aims to help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements while enhancing device performance and addressing sustainability challenges.
- Keysight and SmartViser's joint solution simplifies compliance with the EU's energy labeling mandate.
- Integration allows use of existing Keysight UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform configurations, reducing additional investment.
- Supports multiple wireless formats including 5G, enhancing device testing capabilities.
- Facilitates quick EEI testing, aiding manufacturers in meeting regulatory deadlines.
- Enhances device performance and consumer preference by ensuring better battery efficiency.
- Mandatory EEI labeling may impose additional testing requirements and costs on manufacturers.
- Dependence on the integration of specific software and hardware may limit flexibility for some manufacturers.
- Potential delays in regulatory compliance could impact market entry for new devices.
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The collaboration between Keysight Technologies and SmartViser is an interesting development for the mobile device industry. The integration of SmartViser's viSer software with Keysight's UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform will offer a streamlined solution for testing the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) in smartphones and tablets. This new solution comes just in time to meet the EU’s energy labeling mandate, which takes effect in 2025. One unique advantage of this joint solution is its plug-and-play nature, allowing easy integration with existing test setups. This means device manufacturers won't need to invest heavily in new infrastructure, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective.
From a technical perspective, the UXM 5G's support for multiple signaling formats like LTE, eMTC, Wi-Fi and C-V2X further adds value by providing comprehensive testing capabilities beyond just energy efficiency. This could encourage quicker adoption among device makers as they can achieve multiple testing objectives with a single platform.
The partnership between Keysight and SmartViser is poised to impact the market significantly. The EU's stringent energy labeling regulations will drive demand for reliable and efficient testing solutions. By offering a ready-to-deploy option, Keysight and SmartViser are positioning themselves as key players in this niche but growing segment. This move will likely provide a competitive edge to device manufacturers who adopt these solutions as they can more easily comply with the upcoming regulations and potentially gain consumer trust through better energy efficiency ratings.
Furthermore, aligning with sustainability trends, the joint solution could appeal to eco-conscious consumers, which is a growing market segment. However, the true market impact will depend on how swiftly device makers adopt this technology and how effectively they can integrate it into their production processes.
- Joint solution tests the energy efficiency of smartphones and tablets to meet labeling requirements
- Solution allows designers to use the SmartViser viSer software with any Keysight UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform configuration to determine a device’s Energy Efficiency Index
Under the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1669, all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU after June 20, 2025, must have an EEI label. In order to meet this EU requirement, manufacturers must test these devices using the procedures described in the regulation to determine their battery consumption index. However, device makers need a plug-and-play EEI testing solution that works with their existing test setups.
To meet this need, Keysight and SmartViser have verified the integration of the two platforms to enable UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform users to use the viSer software to run automated test to thoroughly evaluate the battery consumption performance of a device.
The Keysight UXM 5G wireless test solution is a highly-integrated signaling test platform with multiformat stack support, rich processing power, and abundant radio frequency (RF) resources. Supporting 3GPP Release 15 and beyond, the UXM 5G wireless test solution enables engineers to establish a 5G call with a device under test in different 5G New Radio deployment modes. It also supports LTE, eMTC, Wi-Fi®, and C-V2X signaling formats.
Gilles Ricordel, CEO for SmartViser, said: “Since 2021, SmartViser has collaborated closely with EU authorities and policymakers to establish the criteria for EEI verification on smartphones and slate tablets, and SmartViser is proposing the viSer Application fulfilling such testing requirement. The integration of viSer with the Keysight UXM 5G Wireless Test Setup enables us to cater to the cellular ecosystem that uses Keysight for its device testing needs.”
Muthu Kumaran, General Manager for Keysight’s Device Acceptance Solutions, said: “This collaboration with SmartViser allows us to continue adding value to the equipment investments our customers make by providing valuable new features. With a quick upgrade, device makers can begin conducting EEI testing immediately to meet these EU labeling regulations with the equipment they already have on their bench. Not only will this help device makers achieve superior performance that will drive consumer preference for their products, but it will also address key sustainability challenges. As a company, we are pleased to facilitate this testing.”
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