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FCC RF Exposure for Wearable Device
Question: Has the FCC issued RF exposure guidance for an on-body device equipped with motion sensors to control its conducted power?...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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ISED Canada Permissive Changes
Question: How should we proceed with respect to the Canadian certification for our wireless device following changes we’ve made to it?...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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What are the FCC’s current requirements regarding antenna gain in a Part 15 certification application?
The FCC no longer accepts a “manufacturer’s declaration of gain” without any supporting justification. At a minimum, each Part 15...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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EU - Adopts Batteries and Waste Batteries Regulation
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, a new regulation on batteries and waste...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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U.S. – FCC Grants Limited Waiver of WEA Rules
On October 4, 2023 at approximately 2:18 pm EDT, mobile devices throughout the United States and its territories will receive a test...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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UKCA Mark Update
What is the deadline for adding the UKCA mark to our wireless products destined for the United Kingdom? At this time, there is no longer...
Desmond Fraser
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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China – MIIT Revises Radio Frequency Allocations
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China issued a new version of the “Regulations on the Allocation of Radio...
Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Brazil – ANATEL Issues Technical Requirements for IPv6 Compliance
On July 6, 2023, ANATEL published Ato No. 7971 approving the technical requirements to evaluate compliance for IPv6 protocol in...
Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Canada – ISED Opens Public Consultation on ANSI C63.10-2020 and C63.25.1-2018
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) in Canada opened a public consultation on the adoption of two ANSI...
Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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U.S. – FCC Proposes Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
On July 18, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission announced a proposal to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program to...
Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Certifying Limited Modular Devices
Question: We want to FCC certify a new line of wireless modules that cannot be tested in a stand-alone configuration. How should we...
Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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New Zealand – Publishes Policy on Radiocommunications Act
On May 17 2023 the Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications of New Zealand issued a Statement of Government Policy for...
Desmond Fraser
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Kuwait – CITRA to Ban 2G and 3G Telecommunication Devices
On June 11, 2023, the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) of Kuwait published Resolution No. 297/2023,...
Desmond Fraser
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Shielding Effectiveness (SE) Testing
Rhein Tech Laboratories offers SE testing to many different standards. The most common SE standard is IEEE 299. We can accommodate...
Desmond Fraser
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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SDR for Canada
Question: Does ISED Canada have specific procedures for obtaining equipment authorization for software-defined radios, similar to the FCC...
Desmond Fraser
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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General steps to follow when performing a PDN simulation using signal integrity analysis software
The following are an example of steps to follow using signal integrity analysis software: Create a schematic of your power distribution...
Desmond Fraser
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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RSS-247 Issue 3 – DTS FHS and LE-LAN – DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION
The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development is inviting input on RSS-247, issue 3, which addresses "Digital...
Desmond Fraser
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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FCC 22-84 Bans Authorizations for Devices That Pose National Security Threat
On November 25, 2022, the FCC released FCC 22-84, a Report and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on “Protecting...
Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Do I Use Continuous Ground Plane My PCB Design to Meet MIL-STD-461 Standard?
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) interconnects to meet all regulatory standards, including MIL-STD-461F, must be routed to reduce noise,...
Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 11, 20231 min read
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Which Test Method on RTCA DO160 Standard is Equivalent to MIL-STD-461G, CS101?
Section 20 of the RTCA/DO-160G standard is an equivalent test method to MIL-STD-461G, CS101 "Conducted Susceptibility, Power Lines and...
Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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