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?...
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Desmond Fraser
Jan 241 min read
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?...
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Desmond Fraser
Jan 241 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Jan 91 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Jan 91 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Europe – ECC Opens 4 Public Consultations
On July 7, 2023 the Electronics Communications Committee (ECC) opened the following public consultations, accessible here and available...
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Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
FCC and ISED Documentation References
Question: Many of our certification applications contain some of the same technical documents we have submitted in support of prior...
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Desmond Fraser
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond Fraser
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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,...
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Desmond Fraser
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Achieving copper balancing and preventing warping during automated soldering on PCBs
When designing PCBs, various ways exist to achieve copper balancing and prevent warping during automated soldering. One common method is...
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Desmond Fraser
Jun 14, 20231 min read
SDR for Canada
Question: Does ISED Canada have specific procedures for obtaining equipment authorization for software-defined radios, similar to the FCC...
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Desmond Fraser
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Are There Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Split Plane on a PCB Layout to meet MIL-STD-461G?
There are advantages and disadvantages to splitting a PCB power plane to meet MIL-STD-461G EMC limits. Some of the benefits split into...
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Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 2, 20231 min read
If Layouts on PCBs are not Correctly Performed, What Effects Does it Have on MIL-STD-461 Tests?
When Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are not correctly designed, adverse electromagnetic compatibility EMC issues can occur: Poorly...
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Desmond A. Fraser
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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...
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Desmond A. Fraser
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Best EMI Practices to Mitigate MIL-STD-461 CS114 Susceptibility Failures on Power & Interface Ports
CS114 in Military Standard MIL-STD-461 G is a standard for military equipment, and compliance is required for equipment to be used in...
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