U.S. FCC certification

1. Introduction to FCC certification:

 FCC is the abbreviation of (Federal Communications Commission, US Federal Communications Commission www.fcc.gov), FCC certification is a mandatory certification for electronic products to enter the US market. Involving more than 50 states in the United States, Colombia, and regions of the United States.

 FCC certification is a compulsory EMC certification in the United States. It is mainly for the FCC certification of electronic and electrical appliances at 9KHz-3000GHz. The content involves radio, communication and other aspects, especially the radio interference problems of wireless communication equipment and systems, including radio interference limits Values and measurement methods, as well as certification systems and organizational management systems. Products regulated by the FCC, such as personal computers, CD players, photocopiers, radios, fax machines, video game consoles, electronic toys, televisions, microwave ovens and other products. These products are divided into two categories: CLASS A and CLASS B according to their use. Class A is products for commercial or industrial use, and Class B is products for household use. The FCC has stricter regulatory requirements for Class B products and limits Low and Class A. For most electrical and electronic products, the main standards are FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 18.

2. The form of FCC certification:

 FCC has three certification modes for different products, namely: Verification Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and Certification. Different certification models require testing laboratories to obtain FCC accreditation, and there are different requirements for application, testing and declaration.

 1. Verification: Self-verification. Manufacturers or importers ensure that their products have undergone the necessary testing to confirm that the products comply with relevant technical standards and retain test reports. Testing laboratory FCC LISTEE, all approved venues are published in the official Online. FCC has the right to require manufacturers to submit equipment samples or product testing data. Devices suitable for self-verification include commercial computers, TV and FM receivers, and FCC Rule Part 18 industrial, scientific, and medical equipment used by non-mass consumers.

 2. Declaration of Conformity (DoC): the declaration of conformity, the equipment responsible party (generally the manufacturer or importer) tests the product at the qualified testing agency designated by the FCC to ensure that the equipment meets the relevant technical standards and retains the test report , The issuing agency must have NVLAP/A2LA authorization. FCC has the right to require the responsible party to submit equipment samples or product testing data. The equipment applicable to the declaration of conformity includes home computers and peripherals, civil broadcast receivers, super-regenerative receivers, other receivers of FCC Rule Part 15, TV interface equipment, cable system terminal equipment and Part 18 consumer use Industrial, scientific research and medical equipment.

 3. Certification: ID certification. Certification is the process by which the FCC signs equipment approval based on application and test data. The FCC reviews the samples (or photos) and test data submitted by the applicant, and if it meets the requirements of the FCC rules, it will authorize an FCC ID number for the device. Applicable equipment for certification includes low-power transmitters such as cordless phones, remote controls for automatic doors, radio-controlled toys, and security alarm systems, Part 15 devices that intentionally emit radio frequency energy, and Part 18 industries that are used by mass consumers. Scientific research and medical equipment, automatic frequency conversion receivers and super-regenerative receivers, TV interface equipment, and home computers and their peripherals. The responsible party should make the FCC ID mark on the device.

Three, FCC's main standards

As follows, FCC PART 15 and PART 18 are the most widely used:

FCC standard scope of application

FCC PART15 C/E/F Intentional Radiation Device Test

FCC PART 18 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment

FCC PART 22 Public Mobile Communication Service

FCC PART 24 Personal Communication Service

FCC PART 25 Satellite Communication Service

FCC PART 27 Other FCC wireless communication services

FCC PART 68 Telecommunications Terminal Equipment

 FCC Part 15 regulates launching equipment that is intentional, unintentional, or instantaneous and does not require a personal license in use. It includes technical specifications, administrative requirements, and other market access conditions. The products are mainly divided into four categories: unintentional launching equipment, intentional launching equipment, personal communication equipment that does not require a license, and basic information equipment for countries that do not require a license.

FCC Part 18 regulates the electromagnetic energy emitted by industrial, scientific, and medical equipment (ISM) operating in a certain frequency spectrum to prevent the above equipment from causing harmful interference to authorized wireless communication services.

Fourth, the specific steps of the client entrusted to apply for FCC certification:

1. The customer submits an application form (our company provides a blank application form);

2. The customer signs a commissioned inspection contract with our company;

3. Send samples for testing, and prepare electrical schematic diagrams, external/internal photos, oscillator circuit block diagrams, user manual nameplate identification, working principle descriptions, etc. (depending on the product);

4. After the test is qualified, if it is FCC VOC certification, our company will directly issue a certificate and report. If it is FCC DOC or ID certification, our company will submit the application materials to the FCC authorized certification agency;

5. After the enterprise obtains the FCC certification, it can use the FCC mark on the product.

 Note: FCC ID certification needs to submit a list of materials and requirements as follows:

 1) FCC application form: the application company name, address, contact information, product name and model, usage standards and other information are required to be accurate;

 2) FCC authorization letter: it must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;

 3) FCC confidentiality letter: The confidentiality letter is an agreement signed by the applicant company and the TCB organization on the confidentiality of product information, which must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;

 4) Block diagram: all crystal oscillators and crystal oscillator frequencies need to be drawn and kept consistent with the circuit diagram;

 5) Circuit diagram: must be consistent with the crystal frequency, the number of crystals and the position of the crystals in the block diagram;

 6) Line description: It is required to be in English, and the principle of product function realization should be clearly described;

 7) Instructions for use: FCC warning words are required;

 8) Tag and tag location: The tag must have an FCC ID number and Statement, and the location of the tag must be significant;

 9) Appearance photos inside the product: the pictures are required to be clear and clear, and remarks should be added if necessary;

 10) Test report: The test is required to be completed, and the product is evaluated in an all-round way according to the standard terms;

5. FCC certified product range

1. Power FCC certification: communication power supply, switching power supply, charger, display power supply, LED power supply, LCD power supply, uninterruptible power supply UPS, etc.;

2. Lamps FCC certification: chandeliers, track lights, garden lights, portable lights, downlights, LED street lights, string lights, table lamps, LED spotlights, LED bulb lights, grille lights, aquarium lights, street lights, LED tubes, LED lamps, energy-saving lamps, T8 tubes, etc.;

3. FCC certification for home appliances: fans, electric kettles, stereos, TV sets, mice, vacuum cleaners, etc.;

4. Electronic FCC certification: earplugs, routers, mobile phone batteries, laser pointers, vibrating sticks, etc.;

5. FCC certification for communication products: telephones, wired telephones and wireless main and auxiliary machines, fax machines, telephone answering machines, modems, data interface cards and other communication products.

6. FCC certification of wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, tablet computers, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, wireless readers, wireless transceivers, wireless walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, remote controls, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission systems and other low Power wireless products, etc.;

7. FCC certification of wireless communication products: 2G mobile phones, 3G mobile phones, 3.5G mobile phones, DECT mobile phones (1.8G, 1.9G frequency), wireless walkie-talkies, etc.;

8. Machinery FCC certification: gasoline engines, electric welders, CNC drilling machines, tool grinders, lawn mowers, washing equipment, bulldozers, elevators, punches, dishwashers, water treatment equipment, gasoline hair welders, printing machinery, woodworking machinery , Rotary drilling rigs, lawn mowers, snowplows, excavators, printing machines, printers, cutting machines, road rollers, trowels, brush cutters, hair straighteners, food machinery, lawn machines, etc.;