The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that all digital devices (including Information Technology, Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment) that operate with internal clock rates over 9 kHz be tested under CFR 47, Part 15 or 18 requirements.

 

Declaration of Conformity

In May 1996, the FCC allowed manufacturers of personal computers and peripherals to issue Declarations of Conformity in order to proclaim compliance of their products to Part 15.  This was introduced as a way to help manufacturers to get their products to market faster.  Once the equipment is tested by an accredited laboratory and the report is completed, the product can be placed on the market.

 

Certification

Some products, such as intentional transmitters, are required to be certified by the FCC.   Certification requires that an application be made to the FCC.  The product may not be sold/marketed until the approval process is completed and the Certification is granted by the FCC.  Not only can we do your testing, but we can act as your agent with the FCC.   We will complete the test report and application for you, and provide any follow-up support that is necessary until you receive your certification.

 

Verification

Verification is a self-approval process.  The equipment must be tested and the manufacturer must then maintain the test report and submit it to the FCC upon request.   This process is typically used for Class A products such as

business computers, TV and FM receivers, Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment.

Although the requirements for the Industry Canada are not identical to the US, many of the technical requirements are nearly the same.

 

Verification

Verification is a self-approval process required for all equipment that falls under the scope for Canada’s Interference Causing Equipment Standards (ICES).  The manufacturer or importer is responsible for compliance and must maintain compliance records for at least 5 years.

 

Certification

Some products require “certification”.   A certification application must be made to the Industry Canada for these products.  F-Squared Laboratories can act as your agent with the Industry Canada as well.  Our EMC Laboratories are set-up to test and complete the necessary reports to ensure your products compliance with US and Canadian emissions requirements.  If your product encounters failures during any of the testing, our EMC engineering staff is highly experienced and can offer solutions to most problems.

 

Key Benefits

Here are a few highlights of why other manufacturers have chosen F-Squared Laboratories for their testing needs:

 

Ø      Experienced Engineers

Ø      Customer-First Attitude

Ø      Fast Turn Around Time        

Ø      Consulting Services

Ø      On-Site Testing Capabilities

Ø      Lower Costs in the end

Ø      Reduced field failures and latent defects with your products

 

 

Other Services

If your need is “one-stop shopping”, F-Squared Laboratories can help.  We offer a variety of other testing services:

 

ü      Safety Testing for U.S. and Canada

ü      FCC Testing

ü      Industry Canada Testing

ü      CB Scheme

ü      Australian Approvals

ü      Training and Seminars

ü      Diagnostic/“De-bugging” Testing

ü      EMC Pre-Scans

ü      Concurrent Testing

ü      Technical File Preparation

ü      Preliminary Design Evaluations

ü      Field Labeling for US & Canada