USA
We can help you gain access to US markets through our accredited testing services.
EMC Testing
RN Electronics is recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and we are designated to perform compliance testing on equipment subject to Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) under Parts 15B and 18 of the Commission's Rules.
There are two main parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that cover EMC:
FCC Part 15B – Radio frequency devices (non-intentional radiators).
FCC Part 18 – Industrial, scientific and medical equipment.
Radio Testing
As an FCC accredited testing laboratory for the US market, RN Electronics can perform unlicensed radio testing to various parts of 15C, along with testing to certain licensed rule parts. We can also provide certification services in order to achieve FCC grants and listing on the FCC’s website for Radio equipment. RN Electronics FCC scope of accreditation can be viewed here. FCC 47 CFR Part 15 also covers devices which are intentional radiators in subpart 15C.
Electrical equipment marketed in the USA requires authorisation. There are two routes available to show the evidence required according to the risk of interference that the type of equipment possesses:
Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
Unintentional radiators I.e. that connect with PC's or television systems, CB radios, digi-boxes, and other digital devices considered to be medium risk. The product is tested at an accredited facility and similar to in Europe the manufacture draws up a Declaration to accompany the product and its technical file.
Certification
Intentional radiators I.e. RF transmitters, radar detectors and certain other high-risk devices. The product is tested at a listed facility and the technical file reviewed by an independent body before a certificate is granted and details listed on the FCC website.
Equipment Authorisation Types
See which type of authorisation is required for your device from the unintentional radiators listed here.
Authorisation of Unintentional Radiators
Type of device
TV broadcast receiver
FM broadcast receiver
CB receiver
Super regenerative receiver
Scanning receiver
Radar detector
All other receivers subject of part 15
TV interface device
Cable system terminal device
Stand-alone cable input selector switch
Class B personal computers and peripherals
CPU boards and internal power supplies used with Class B personal computers
Class B personal computers assembled using authorised CPU boards or power supplies
Class B external switching power supplies
Other class B digital devices and peripherals
Class A digital devices, peripherals, and external switching power supplies
Access Broadband over Power Line (Access BPL)
All other devices
Equipment authorisation
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
Certification
Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
SDoC or Certification
Certification
SDoC or Certification
Useful Links
FCC Equipment Authorisation Procedures
FCC Knowledge Database (KDB)
FCC Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) KDB
FCC Labelling and user information KDB
