1. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS
WHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO
Barbara L. Judge
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2. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS WHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO
Back in the “Bad Old Days”
As Things Changed
As They Are Today
What Can We Expect Tomorrow
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3. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS WHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO
Our “Journey Through Time” will focus on
A Notebook Computer
With Built-in Bluetooth and IEEE b
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4. EMC REGULATIONS AND REGULATORS WHAT'S NEW, WHO'S WHO
Back In The “Bad Old Days”
Before 1992
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5. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
In the United States:
Digital Portion
47 CFR Part 15B and Digital
RF Portion
47 CFR Part 15C
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6. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
File as Composite Device with FCC
Wait 90 –120 days for Grant
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7. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
In the United Kingdom:
Digital Portion
File with DTI for Approval
RF Portion
Send to BABT for testing
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8. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
In the United Kingdom:
File with RA
Wait 60 – 90 Days for Approval
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9. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
In Germany:
Digital Portion:
Test to VDE std. at an approved test facility
RF Devices:
Send to BZT
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10. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
In Germany:
File with PTT
Wait 90 – 120 Days for Approval
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11. Compliance Certification Services
The “Bad Old Days”
You remember the concept:
Build it once –
for each country you market to.
Test it once –
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12. Compliance Certification Services
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
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13. Compliance Certification Services
As Things Changed
The European Union and
The New Approach
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14. Compliance Certification Services
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
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15. Compliance Certification Services
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
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16. Compliance Certification Services
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
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17. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
TCBs still cannot approve co-located antennas
Today
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18. Compliance Certification Services
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
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19. Compliance Certification Services
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
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20. Compliance Certification Services
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
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21. Compliance Certification Services
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!!!
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22. Compliance Certification Services
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.
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23. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued
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24. Compliance Certification Services
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.
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25. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued
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26. Compliance Certification Services
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.
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27. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
In Europe - R&TTE Directive continued
0984
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28. Compliance Certification Services
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
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29. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Country
R&TTE
In force
US CAB
Accepted
Regulatory Authority
Austria
YES
Belgium
Denmark
Germany
France
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30. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Country
R&TTE
In force
US CAB
Accepted
Regulatory Authority
Ireland
YES
Italy
Greece
Lux.
Portugal
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31. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Country
R&TTE
In force
US CAB
Accepted
Regulatory Authority
Spain
YES
Sweden NL
Finland
U.K
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32. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Country
R&TTE
In force
US CAB
Accepted
Regulatory Authority
Bulgaria
In Proc. No
Czech Rep.
Estonia
Hungary
YES
Iceland
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33. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Country
R&TTE
In force
US CAB
Accepted
Regulatory Authority
Latvia
~2003 No
Norway
YES
Slovenia
In Proc.
Slovakia
~2004
Switzerland
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34. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA
Australia
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Chile
China
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35. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA
Hong Kong
China
Indonesia
Japan
Republic o f Korea
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36. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Peru
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37. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
The U.S. Government has signed APEC MRA
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
Chinese Taipei
Thailand
Vietnam
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38. Compliance Certification Services
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
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39. Compliance Certification Services
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
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40. Compliance Certification Services
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
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41. Compliance Certification Services
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
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42. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Argentina –CNC
Requires testing in country
At one of 3 accredited labs
Brazil – Anatel
Application made in country (IBRACE)
Will accept test report from labs accredited by ILAC signatory Accrediting Body
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43. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
Mexico – COFETEL
Currently building regulatory framework
Columbia –
Venezuela
No mandatory requirement for testing
No National Standards
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44. What Can We Expect Tomorrow
In the United States
May 16, 2002
Report & Order finalizing
DTS
Eliminating Processing Gain for DSSS
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45. What Can We Expect Tomorrow
In the United States
May 24, 2002
Public Notice
New Exclusions List for TCBs
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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
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47. Compliance Certification Services
As They Are Today
TCBs still cannot approve co-located antennas
Today
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48. What Can We Expect Tomorrow
TCBs will approve co-located antennas
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