Analysis Services

Comprehensive Report Outline

Example of a typical report outline for a consumer product

  • Bench Marking
    • Technical Measurements
      • Audio / Video - Resolution, frame rates, bit rate
      • Power - system power analysis, battery life
      • Interfaces - communications capability, standards
    • Market Analysis
      • Codec formats supported
      • Market drivers, UI features
      • Product functionality comparison, industry standards
    • Qualitative Measurements
      • Video Quality - blocking, motion artifacts, color, MPEG artifacts
      • Still Image - Color, contrast, noise, JPEG artifacts
      • Audio Quality - THD, clipping, SNR
  • Software
    • GUI - usability, features, coverage, modes
    • innovations - Unique modes (IP), connectivity
    • Feature functionality, detailed analysis of user modes and functions
  • Features & Differentiators
    • Built in features - Media, A/V input & output
    • External interfaces - USB, Firewire, Svideo, analog and digital Audio / Video
    • External hardware - Docking stations, Screens, Headphones, Remotes
  • Physical teardown
    • Step by Step photos
    • Cabling & connectors
    • Innovative features will have detail added
    • PCB & Flex circuit details - area, thickness, spacing, special techniques
    • Mechanical manufacturing details
  • BOM & Cost Analysis
    • Detail component list
    • Component Lead times, Availability & Cost
    • Substitute Component details if applicable
    • Country details
    • Datasheet links to major components
    • Housing
    • Packaging
    • Added value accessories, included & optional
  • Standard Teardown Features
    • Block diagram
    • Functionality / design outline and trade offs
    • System Interfaces
    • Architectural details