Wireless EMC Certification Services including 5G – EMC Accredited Laboratory

Wireless/Radio

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless devices are increasingly found in common devices within the Internet of Things (IoT) network at home and in the fields of healthcare and security devices. QAI has many years of experience and all the tools needed to make sure your product is compliant for sale in the chosen market. 

There are two main reasons to perform testing of a new IoT products; compliance and quality assurance. The importance of meeting all regulatory requirements in your chosen market is a necessity. QAI can provide both testing to national and industry-specific standards, as well as international full or pre-compliance services that positions you to enter the emerging markets with ease. Testing includes compatibility and functionality testing of your product known as immunity testing to see how other technologies may interfere with the operability of your product. If your device requires additional testing for other regulatory or industry standards, we can work with you to develop a customized program to meet your needs.

QAI will work with you to develop a test plan upfront so you know exactly what to expect and the associated costs, so there are little to no surprises throughout the compliance program. We believe in transparency, honesty and responsiveness for our clients.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth devices are used to exchange data between fixed and mobile devices over short-range distances. Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz license-free band with Short range capability. There are two types of Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth (FHSS) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The typical test standards applicable for the US market are FCC Part 15.247/15.249, for Canada is ISED RSS -247, and for Europe is EN 300 328. Also, for FHSS/BLE products testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standards is applicable too.

RFID

The radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices are used to automatically track and tag objects. The RFID devices operate in the unlicensed bands of 135 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 433.92 MHz ,860 to 930 MHz, 2.45 GHz & 5.8 GHz. The typical test standard applicable for the US market are FCC Part 15.225 or 15.247, for Canada is ISED RSS-210 & 247, for Europe it is EN 302 208. The selection of the standards mainly depends on the operating frequency. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standards is applicable too.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is commonly used for wireless local area network (WLAN) of devices and is based around the IEEE 802.11 family standard. Wi-Fi devices operate in the license free band of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The typical test standards applicable for the US market are FCC Part 15.247/15.407, for Canada is ISED RSS-247, for Europe are EN 300 328/301 893. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standards is applicable too.

Zigbee

The Zigbee devices operate in two separate frequency bands, 868/915MHz & 2.4MHz. The 868MHz frequency covers European Band, the 915MHz frequency covers United States and Australia. The 2.4GHz is used worldwide. The typical test standards applicable for the US market is FCC Part 15.247, for Canada is ISED RSS-247, for Europe it is EN 300-328 & EN 300-220. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standards is applicable too.

Land Mobile

The land mobile radio system (LMRS) is a person to person voice communication system. The land mobile devices typically operate in the frequency band of 30 to 50 MHz, 150 to 172 MHz, 450 to 470 MHz, 470 to 490 MHz, 490 to 512 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz and few more frequencies are allocated for the Department of Defense (DoD). The typical test standard applicable for the US market is FCC Part 90, for Canada is ISED RSS -119, for Europe is EN 300 113. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

Z-Wave

The z-wave is a wireless communications protocol used primarily for the home automation. The Z-Wave devices operate in three separate frequencies mainly in the home automation, at 868MHz/915MHz & 2.4GHz. The typical test standard applicable for the US market is FCC Part 15.247, for Canada is ISED RSS -247, for Europe are EN 300 328 & EN 300 220. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

Short-Range Devices

The short-range devices (SRD) are used in telecommunication for the transmission of information with low capability of causing harmful interference. The Short-Range Devices operate in the unlicensed bands of 13.56 MHz, 433 MHz, 425 to 470 MHz, 470 to 698 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 24 GHz. The typical test standards applicable for the US market is FCC Part 15.242, for Canada is ISED RSS-210, for Europe are EN 300-220. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

The ultra-wideband is a radio technology which uses very low energy for short-range communications. The Ultra -wideband devices operate in few frequency bands. The consumer and business data communication devices operate in 3.1 to 10.6 GHz. The Imaging devices operate below 960 MHz & 3.4 to 10.6 GHz. The vehicular radar devices operate in 22 to 29 GHz & 77 to 81 GHz. The 960 to 3100 MHz frequency range is protected for GPS L1, L2 and L5 bands. The typical test standards applicable for the US market but not limited to is FCC Part 15 Subpart F, for Canada is ISED RSS -220, for Europe are EN 300 065 sub-band k2. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

Cellular Communication

The cellular devices operate in two common frequencies bands. The Cellular band commonly referred as 1900MHz band uses frequencies in the 850 to 1990 MHz range. The other band is PCS which is the 800MHz band and uses frequencies in the 824 to 894 MHz range. The most commonly used cellular technologies is LTE (Long-Term Evolution), 4G/LTE.  The typical test standards applicable for the US market but not limited to is FCC Part 27 (Cellular) & FCC Part 15.247(Wi-Fi), for Canada is ISED RSS -130 (Cellular) & ISED RSS-247(Wi-Fi), for Europe are EN 301 908-13 (Cellular) & EN 300 328 (Wi-Fi). Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

Fixed Wireless

The Fixed wireless is the operation of wireless communication devices or systems used to connect two fixed locations (e.g., building to building or tower to building) with a radio or other wireless link. The fixed wireless services typically use a directional radio antenna on each end of the signal (e.g., on each building). These antennas are generally larger than those seen in Wi-Fi setups and are designed for outdoor use. Several types of radio antennas are available that accommodate various weather conditions, signal distances and bandwidths. These antennas are typically designed to be used in the unlicensed ISM band radio frequency bands (900 MHz, 1.8 GHz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), however, in most commercial installations, licensed frequencies may be used to ensure quality of service (QoS) or to provide higher connection speeds. The typical test standards applicable for the US market but not limited to is FCC Part 101 Subpart F, for Canada is SRSP 321.8, for Europe are EN 302 217. Also, testing to non radio standards typically covered under EMC standard is applicable too.

5G/4G/3G Wireless

QAI will help you navigate the complex regulatory framework for complying with wireless performance testing requirements to ensure your wireless products are compliant and compatible.  QAI’s testing process will allow you to bring your wireless product from development to end use in an efficient, planned manner in accordance with your compliance needs for global markets.