When an electronic device has an FCC certificate, it means the product has been tested to comply with FCC standards and it has been approved. An FCC Certification does not imply that the product is safe or durable. It simply means that it meets regulated limits for ionizing radiation.
What is FCC Certification?
The United States has required standards for products that might contribute to electromagnetic interference in order to reduce the level of radio frequency (rf) interference between electronic devices. Any electronic device or piece of equipment that is sold in the United States must not compromise the safety of the American public or interfere with other electronic products.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is in charge of the development, enforcement and implementation of regulations that Congress set forth in the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The FCC is an agency of the United States federal government that was created to regulate all forms of telecommunication inside of the U.S. including radio, television, digital cameras, Bluetooth, wireless devices and a broad gamut of RF electronics.
When an electronic device has an FCC certificate, it means the product has been tested to comply with FCC standards and it has been approved. An FCC Certification does not imply that the product is safe or durable. It simply means that it meets regulated limits for ionizing radiation. A certification does not imply that the device was manufactured any specific way. FCC approval can be granted as long as the electronic device meets FCC emission rules and regulations and has been tested to comply with FCC standards.
What Products Require an FCC Certificate?
Radio frequency (rf) equipment that is sold or distributed in the United States is required to undergo testing in order to stay in compliance with standards set by the Federal Communications Commission under the EMC directive. Testing limits both intentional and unintentional electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from rf equipment in order to keep users safe. CSIA can help your company gain an FCC certificate for various types of rf emitting devices, including, but not limited to:
– electronic products
– mobile phones
– wireless local area networking equipment
– Bluetooth devices
– remote control transmitters
– land mobile radio transmitters
– wireless medical telemetry transmitters
– cordless telephones
– walkie-talkies
– electronic products
– Power adapters
– telecommunication equipment
– IT equipment
– electromagnetic compatibility products
– equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
– atmospheres
– radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
What are FCC Regulations?
Federal Communications Commission standards depend on the type of radio frequency emitting device that is being tested. The FCC has come up with categories that identify what type of regulations and testing are necessary for different devices to obtain certified authorization for distribution.
Testing is broken up into product categories including FCC Part 11, FCC Part 15, Part 18, Part 22, Part 24, Part 68, Part 90 and FCC Part 95. One of the most common types of device approval is for FCC part 15 certification, which refers to regulations set for television receivers.
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