Tag Archives: FCC
FDA Issues Guidance for Integration of RF Wireless Technology in Medical Devices
Due to rapid growth in medical devices that incorporate RF wireless technology, on August 14 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released final guidance for integrating radio frequency (RF) wireless technology in medical devices. The guidance is recommended, but not mandatory. FDA said its recommendations cover devices that are implanted or worn on the body, and... Read More
FCC Proposes Big Changes to Part 15 & 68 Electrical Equipment Approval Process
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed important changes to its equipment testing and authorization program under Part 15 and Part 68 of its rules. The FCC says the changes will streamline the approval process and expedite the introduction of new devices to the market. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued last month,... Read More
FCC Reviewing SAR Rules for Cell Phone Radiation Exposure
In June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it would review its rules on radiation exposure from cell phones. The FCC’s current Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits were set fifteen years ago, in 1996. Any day now, the FCC is expected to publish a Notice of Inquiry, which will be open to public comment for... Read More
FCC Issues Draft Revisions for RF Exposure & SAR Compliance
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued draft revisions to six Knowledge Database (KDB) publications for RF exposure and SAR compliance. They are: KDB Publication 447498 – General RF Exposure Policies for Equipment Authorization Draft revision Existing publication KDB Publication 941225 – SAR Evaluation Considerations for LTE Devices Draft revision Existing publication KDB Publication... Read More
CE Compliance Testing Delays Launch of Raspberry Pi Mini PC
The recent delay in the high-profile new product launch of the Raspberry Pi has reminded electronics manufacturers of a simple truth: Compliance sometimes means exceeding regulatory requirements due to buyer demands. The iPhone-size Pi is a $25 mini PC that is intended to teach students about programming. Its maker, the UK-based Raspberry Pi Foundation, had... Read More
Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance Engineers Use These EMC Resources
In follow up to our post on product safety web links, here are the Internet resources we use to keep current with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and industry happenings. What are we missing? Leave a comment with a link to it. STANDARDS & REGULATORY North America FCC OET Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology... Read More
TCB Workshop Includes R&TTE Directive Overview
Last week, MET Labs attended the FCC Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) Council TCB Workshop in Baltimore. Here was the agenda. One of the workshop’s more interesting presentations was on the R&TTE Directive. Following is a summary of the key points. The Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive applies in Europe and the European Economic Area.... Read More
ACTA Now Allowing Part 68 TTE Validation for 2012
Effective November 1, 2011, the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA) is allowing Responsible Parties to validate their Part 68 Telephone Terminal Equipment (TTE) Responsible Party Code (RPC) data for the 2012 calendar year. A discounted rate will be in effect through January 31, 2012. RPC data is required to be validated on an annual... Read More
EN55022 Changes Affect ITE Manufacturers Selling in EU
There was much relief when the European Union postponed the cessation of EN 55022:1998 to October 1, 2011. But now Information Technology Equipment manufacturers selling ITE products in the EU must face the music – EN 55022:2006 is upon us, as is Amendment A1:2007. Here is a basic primer on the changes: EN55022:2006 is based... Read More
TCB Workshop Includes Latest FCC Updates
Earlier this month, MET Labs attended the FCC Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) Council TCB Workshop in Baltimore. Here was the agenda. Some highlights from the workshop overview: Equipment authorization certifications continue their upward trend, reaching nearly 12,000 in 2010. 98.5% of products were approved by TCBs, continuing the downward trend of TCB exclusions. An increasing... Read More
