# Qualified Peripheral ODM/IC Partner (QPOP) Program Overview and Guidelines

Version: 1.2  

Last updated: 2024-09-20

QPOP is a ChromeOS program for peripheral partner ODMs and ICs, designed to
support our goal where all peripherals will "Just Work" on ChromeOS devices.

On this page you will find:

- Guidelines about the QPOP program
- Program benefits for partners
- A list of published peripherals specs
- Documentation for software tools used in peripherals development and support

### QPOP Guidelines

Partners will need to follow the below guidelines to participate in QPOP:

- Add 3-5 Chromebooks to partner's QA process with agreed upon models
- Integrate ChromeOS test plans to partner's QA process with agreed upon models
- Adopt ChromeOS compatible (and/or Works With Chromebook) specs in product development with agreed upon models
- Incorporate ChromeOS FW update (via fwupd) whenever possible
- All new or existing products will need to be tested (priority to be discussed with ChromeOS team)
  - Products will only need to be retested if there is a change in component(s) and/or major FW update release
  - Share related test reports with Google for validation
- If possible, share high level shipment numbers and list of customers if possible for OEM QPOP program outreach
- If possible, provide list of ICs/SoCs/components for reference/OTS (off the shelf) models submitted

### QPOP program benefits

Partners that are a part of QPOP will have the following program benefits:

- Access to ChromeOS Compatible \& WWCB specs
- Insight to ChromeOS feature roadmap (eg. Fast Pair)
- Subsidized Chromebook test devices
- Annual Partner Summit invitation
- ChromeOS engineering support \& available automated test tools
- Platform SW development support (eg. fwupd)
- Subsidized TBT testing for ChromeOS (limited quantity)
- Subsidized 3P lab qualification testing for QPOP
- Listed on the External Partner Site (if partners pass QPOP testing)
- Promote QPOP to WWCB pOEMs (e.g. email blasts, etc)

## Revision History

| Date | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 1.2 | Add QPOP partners page |
| 2024-09-06 | 1.1 | Move QPOP overview to its own page |
| 2024-01-30 | 1.0 | Introduce QPOP as Peripherals v2.0 |