Over the past few years HC Lab’s engineers have tested thousands of computer and multimedia products (computers, hard disks, processors, monitors, TVs, MP3 players, telephones/Smartphones, Sat Nav systems, printers etc.). They have built up a wealth of experience that is unique in France.
Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of engineers who master several fields (programming, software, hardware, colorimetry, printing, electronics, IT, ergonomics) and know the new technology market inside out.
Examples of tests
Parasite noise measurement in anechoic chamber
DVB-T tuner sensitivity measurement
Some examples of our Expertise
Audio & Video
-Acoustic measurement on line out or audio headset
- Autonomy measurement of portable video players
- Ergonomics evaluation of WiFi radios
- Ergonomics and compatibility evaluation of multimedia players
- Sensitivity measurement of digital TV receivers
- Response time of LCD panels
- Flat screen or video projector color measurement
- Viewing angles of displays (monitor, TV...)
- Image quality and ergonomics of video projector
Software
- Antivirus and Internet Security suites
- Office suites
- Photo editing
- Video editing
Computing
- Ergonomics summary of laptop computers
- PC performance
- Computer components performance
- Network devices performance
- Power consumption measurement
- Noise measurement according to ISO 7779 (ECMA-74)
- Surge test on workstation UPS
- Quality measurement of the voltage delivered by UPS batteries
- Performance test of multi-functions printers
- Autonomy measurement of printer cartridges
- Print quality based on calibrated photographs
Photography
- Optical measurement of digital cameras
- Color fidelity measurement on patterns
- Timing of reaction speed
Mobility
- Test of GPS navigators on real journeys
- Test of GPS navigators' Traffic Alert
- Measurement of GPS navigators sensitivity
- Sensitivity measurement of telephones and smartphones reception
- Test of mobile phones' photographic capabilities
HC LAB is equipped with devices and instruments from the greatest brands on the market: