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What is the Difference Between FCC Class A and B?
A testing standard applied to most electronic/digital devices, the Federal Code of Regulation (CFR) (Federal Communication Commission Part 15) encompasses regulations mandated for unintentional and intentional RF/emissions radiators. The compliance process for...
What Happens if My Product Fails Compliance Testing
Failing your compliance testing is not really an option if you want to introduce your products to the US, Canadian or European markets. There are different compliance standards for each of these regions. Below, will discuss FCC certification used in the United State...
What are the Prerequisites for Compliance Testing?
Before a product can be tested for compliance with FCC regulations, the makers of the product must provide documentation of the following: Product is Market-Ready To properly test the product, it needs to have all components and features operating at full...
Why Is Compliance Testing important?
If you produce or sell products that emit radio frequency or RF energy, they require certification in the US, Canada and Europe. The good news is that there are companies that will perform this testing for you, which comes in particularly handy if you want to certify...
What is the Difference Between FCC and CE Marks?
What is the FCC Mark? Whether sold or made in the U.S., electronic products that emit acceptable levels of electromagnetic radiation are given the option of having an FCC mark or logo printed clearly on the product. The Federal Communications Commission...
3 Tips To Make FCC Certification Easier
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations cover various consumer technology devices, wireless devices, and industrial devices with cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or/and Bluetooth. Before being allowed into the U.S. market, these products must...
Does a Bluetooth Speaker Require FCC Approval?
If you are designing, manufacturing, or marketing a device in the US market that transmits in the 2.4GHz band considered as an intentional radiator, that device is subject to FCC certification. A Bluetooth speaker is considered an intentional regulator, meaning it is...
Compliance Testing Helps You Achieve Your Product Goals
Compliance Testing is a Key Investment in Product Success When your products are in the field, as part of complex environments with concerns like electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) will they meet expectations? Are there high...
FCC Labeling Requirements
FCC requires all manufacturers of products transmitting radiofrequency energy (RF) to put certification identification (FCC ID) on their products. FCC ID can be labeled on the product, etched on the exterior of the product, or electronically displayed. The ID must be...
What is FCC part 18
FCC part 18 is required for any electrical device emitting RF intentionally. It sets forth the conditions under which the equipment in question may operate. The FCC Part 18 general technical requirements stipulate that ISM equipment must be designed and made according...
