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EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS

Explore the historical journey of EMC regulations, from the cumbersome "Bad Old Days" to today's streamlined processes in the US and Europe under the R&TTE Directive. Gain insights into the changing landscape and future expectations in compliance certification services.

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EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS

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  1. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS WHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO Barbara L. Judge Compliance Certification Services

  2. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORSWHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO • Back in the “Bad Old Days” • As Things Changed • As They Are Today • What Can We Expect Tomorrow Compliance Certification Services

  3. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORSWHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO • Our “Journey Through Time” will focus on A Notebook Computer With Built-in Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b Compliance Certification Services

  4. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORSWHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO • Back In The “Bad Old Days” Before 1992 Compliance Certification Services

  5. The “Bad Old Days” • In the United States: • Digital Portion • 47 CFR Part 15B 15.107 and 15.109 Digital • RF Portion • 47 CFR Part 15C 15.247 Compliance Certification Services

  6. The “Bad Old Days” • File as Composite Device with FCC • Wait 90 –120 days for Grant Compliance Certification Services

  7. The “Bad Old Days” • In the United Kingdom: • Digital Portion File with DTI for Approval • RF Portion Send to BABT for testing Compliance Certification Services

  8. The “Bad Old Days” • In the United Kingdom: • File with RA • Wait 60 – 90 Days for Approval Compliance Certification Services

  9. The “Bad Old Days” • In Germany: • Digital Portion: Test to VDE std. at an approved test facility • RF Devices: Send to BZT Compliance Certification Services

  10. The “Bad Old Days” • In Germany: • File with PTT • Wait 90 – 120 Days for Approval Compliance Certification Services

  11. The “Bad Old Days” • You remember the concept: Build it once – for each country you market to. Test it once – for each country you market to. Compliance Certification Services

  12. The “Bad Old Days” • You remember the concept: • Spend extraordinary sums of money • Spend extraordinary amounts of time • Do it all over again – technology changed Compliance Certification Services

  13. As Things Changed • The European Union and • The New Approach Compliance Certification Services

  14. As Things Changed • The Transition • January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1995 Manufacturers had the choice of doing things the same as they had in the “Bad Old Days” OR Follow the “New Approach” under the EMC Directive which allowed for testing of the Digital Device anywhere and a DoC Compliance Certification Services

  15. As Things Changed • The Transition • Under Article 10.5 of the Directive, a manufacturer could go to a Notified Body for Type Approval Certificate Then Submit to each National PTT for Approval Better but still costly in $$ and TIME Compliance Certification Services

  16. As They Are Today • In the United States: • TCB Program started as a result of MRAs • NPRM issued in December 1998 • First TCBs Designated June 2000 • TCBs issue Grants for the FCC • Some Limitations Apply Compliance Certification Services

  17. As They Are Today • TCBs still cannot approve co-located antennas Today Compliance Certification Services

  18. As They Are Today • In Europe R&TTE Directive – April 1999 • Redefines how equipment may be placed on the market in EU Member States • Requires covered equipment to comply with other Directives • Allows for a DoC, where stds. are harmonized Compliance Certification Services

  19. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • TCF where they are not • Simplifies the approvals process • Allows for testing to be done anywhere • Does not require direct R. A. Approval • Each Member State still retains National authority over frequency allocation Compliance Certification Services

  20. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • FCC approval gives you the right to use the product BUT • Compliance w/R&TTE gives right to sell the product Compliance Certification Services

  21. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • For wireless equipment this means that equipment can be sold anywhere in the EU, even where it isn’t allowed to be used!!! Compliance Certification Services

  22. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • HARMONIZED • If all standards covering a product are harmonized (RSM, EMC, Safety) • AND • The frequency band is harmonized throughout all Member States • THEN • The manufacturer may apply CE Mark, draw up DoC and sell the device. Compliance Certification Services

  23. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued Compliance Certification Services

  24. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • HARMONIZED • If all standards covering a product are harmonized (RSM, EMC, Safety) • BUT • The frequency band is not harmonized throughout all Member States • THEN • The mfg. must send letters of Notification to all M.S. that he intends to ship product into at least 4 weeks in advance of shipping the first product. Compliance Certification Services

  25. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued Compliance Certification Services

  26. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • Non-Harmonized • If all standards covering a product are not harmonized (RSM, EMC, Safety) • THEN • The manufacturer must apply to a CAB for guidance on the proper Test Suite to follow; • Once testing is completed, compile a TCF • Apply to the CAB for approval of the TCF • Affix the CE Mark + CAB ID Number to product. Compliance Certification Services

  27. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued 0984 Compliance Certification Services

  28. As They Are Today • In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued • Where the Frequency Band usage is not harmonized across the Community • Alert sign must be on packaging • Information regarding the product’s usage or restrictions must be on the packaging Compliance Certification Services

  29. As They Are Today Compliance Certification Services

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  34. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • Australia • Brunei Darussalam • Canada • Chile • China Compliance Certification Services

  35. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • Hong Kong • China • Indonesia • Japan • Republic o f Korea Compliance Certification Services

  36. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • Malaysia • Mexico • New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • Peru Compliance Certification Services

  37. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • Philippines • Russia • Singapore • Chinese Taipei • Thailand • Vietnam Compliance Certification Services

  38. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • Covers only Telecom Equip. • Wireline & Wireless • Provides Framework • Letters to be exch. between economies Compliance Certification Services

  39. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • U.S. has exchanged letters with: • Chinese Taipei • DGT for Wireless • Only one U.S. CAB designated thusfar • Additional Agreement & Letter to cover EMC • For BSMI Approvals • Over 100 U.S. CABs designated Compliance Certification Services

  40. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA • U.S. has exchanged letters with: • Singapore • 10 U.S. CABs Designated • Canada • Wireline • 30 U.S. CABs Designated Compliance Certification Services

  41. As They Are Today • The U.S. Government has signed the CITEL MRA • 34 Economies comprising all of North and South America • Same Framework as APEC • No Letters have been exchanged Compliance Certification Services

  42. As They Are Today • Argentina –CNC http://www.cnc.gov.ar/ • Requires testing in country • At one of 3 accredited labs • Brazil – Anatel http://www.anatel.gov.br/english_site/default.asp • Application made in country (IBRACE) • Will accept test report from labs accredited by ILAC signatory Accrediting Body Compliance Certification Services

  43. As They Are Today • Mexico – COFETEL • http://www.cft.gob.mx/frame_doc_ingles.html • Currently building regulatory framework • Columbia – • http://www.mincomunicaciones.gov.co/ • Venezuela • No mandatory requirement for testing • No National Standards Compliance Certification Services

  44. What Can We Expect Tomorrow • In the United States • May 16, 2002 • Report & Order finalizing • DTS • Eliminating Processing Gain for DSSS Compliance Certification Services

  45. What Can We Expect Tomorrow • In the United States • May 24, 2002 • Public Notice • New Exclusions List for TCBs Compliance Certification Services

  46. What Can We Expect Tomorrow • New Exclusions List for TCBs • Expanded Scope for SAR review & approval – up to 3 GHz • Co-located antennas (within specific parameters) • Will remove ~ 75% of current restrictions placed on TCBs Compliance Certification Services

  47. As They Are Today • TCBs still cannot approve co-located antennas Today Compliance Certification Services

  48. What Can We Expect Tomorrow • TCBs will approve co-located antennas Compliance Certification Services

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