COLUMBIA, Md., April 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that it has approved the Intertek Test Group, Hong Kong as a certification test facility for HD Radio receivers.
"We are proud to add the Intertek Test Group, Hong Kong to our roster of partners supporting the growing number of product manufacturers around the world focusing on HD Radio technology," said Jeff Jury, chief operating officer, iBiquity Digital Corporation. "The ability to certify receivers in Hong Kong will play an important role in helping speed development and production of HD Radio products."
The Intertek Test Group, Hong Kong will provide a single source for receiver developers in Asia for HD Radio technology testing and other industry needs. The testing services provided by the Group will accelerate the product testing process for HD Radio technology certification and other standards approvals.
"Quality HD Radio products are critical to the successful implementation of HD Radio technology around the world, and our testing facility in Hong Kong will help ensure that future HD Radio receivers meet iBiquity's exacting specifications," said Mr. Daniel Yau, Deputy General Manager, Intertek Test Group, Hong Kong.
About Intertek ETL SEMKO
ETL SEMKO is a division of Intertek plc (London: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 273 laboratories and 521 offices in 100 countries throughout the world. Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services, which include product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance testing.
About iBiquity Digital
iBiquity Digital Corporation is the developer of the HD Radio(TM) system, which is powering the AM/FM digital radio revolution by enabling multiple channels of programming on the same frequency (multicasting); crystal-clear, CD-quality sound; advanced services such as traffic updates; and delivery of text and graphics content. Over 1,200 U.S. HD Radio stations are now on the air, with more than 550 offering additional content via multicast channels. HD Radio technology is also being tested and adopted in many countries outside the U.S., including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand and Ukraine.
