7layers has successfully validated its Interlab Test Solution Bluetooth® RF for Channel Sounding qualification, incorporating the moreph30 from RFcreations. Validated with leading chipset manufacturers, it is the test platform with the most extensive test coverage as listed by the Bluetooth® SIG to perform Channel Sounding qualification testing for the Bluetooth® RFPHY release 6.2.
Bluetooth® Channel Sounding is a new secure fine ranging feature that will enable unprecedented positioning accuracy for consumer and commercial applications.
Ratingen/Cambridge, October 22, 2025 — 7layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, and RFcreations a UK based company have collaborated to provide a Bluetooth® RF Channel Sounding test solution for Bluetooth® Qualification Test Facilities (BQTF), Bluetooth® Recognized Test Facilities (BRTFs) as well as for chipset and module vendors. Thanks to this close partnership with RFcreations and leading chipset vendors, 7layers has now validated Channel Sounding within its Interlab Test Solution. The Bluetooth® SIG has listed it as a validated test solution for Channel Sounding qualification testing for Bluetooth® RFPHY version 6.2.
Bluetooth Low Energy devices with improved positioning accuracy
The rollout of Bluetooth® Low Energy devices supporting Channel Sounding will significantly improve positioning accuracy for ‘Digital Key’ and ‘Find My’ applications. In addition, these devices will feature improved power consumption and superior security, all critical features for Bluetooth® enabled products. Since September, the Bluetooth® SIG has introduced test cases to qualify these new features.
The Interlab Test Solution fulfils all qualification requirements for Bluetooth® Channel Sounding. Comprehensive test automation and the highly accurate implementation of the Bluetooth® test cases are crucial to ensure compliance to the Bluetooth® specifications.
The Interlab Test Solution for Bluetooth® Channel Sounding incorporates the moreph30 from RFcreations and offers an integrated RF path, calibration, high measurement accuracy as well as precise analysis capabilities. The moreph30 supports the corresponding RF physical layer measurements for development and for pre-qualification tests as a standalone box.
Frank Spiller, Manager Interlab Test Products, at 7layers emphasizes: “The industry is eagerly anticipating the validation of a test solution for Bluetooth® Channel Sounding by the Bluetooth® SIG. We are proud to offer a validated test solution, implemented thanks to the advanced test capabilities of our partner RFcreations. We enable our customers to perform high quality and automated testing as part of the internal verification and regression process for a smooth transition to qualify products. In addition to RFPHY-Channel Sounding we are planning to extend our test solution with further validated testing capabilities such as Channel Sounding (Amplitude and phase-based attack), Higher Data Rate and higher bands (6 GHz).”
Tracy Hopkins, VP Sales & Marketing, said: “RFcreations always offers a different perspective and we design our test instruments to help the entire Bluetooth community. We have collaborated with 7layers to ensure that the Interlab Test solution offers the Bluetooth Community an advanced option. This will enable products to get to market with the latest 6.2 feature set and make a tangible difference to the end user experience.
The Interlab Test Solution Bluetooth® RF-based on RFcreations for Channel Sounding is part of the Interlab portfolio. It is now available from 7layers as qualification test solution for BQTFs and BRTFs and in-house laboratories ambitioned to fulfil Bluetooth® SIG Qualification requirements.
For further information please contact sales@interlab.com.