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FCC Equipment Authorization Rule Changes
The FCC just changed where manufacturers can complete FCC-recognized testing and certification for the U.S. market. On October 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in ET Docket No. 24-136. The rules limit recognition of Test Labs, Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory…
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Surge Testing in Electronics: Essential Guide to Voltage Spike Protection and Compliance
Voltage transients take products out of service after deployment. Lightning-induced spikes and power-switching events reach electronic systems through the AC mains or connected signal lines. They bypass board-level protection that looked adequate on the bench. IEC 61000-4-5 surge testing identifies those gaps before the product ships. This guide covers: How voltage surges damage electronics and…
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Brazil Type Approval: ANATEL Certification Guide for 2025
Brazil Type Approval: ANATEL Certification Guide ANATEL homologation is the bridge between your product and the Brazilian market. Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency requires certification before any RF or telecom device reaches Brazilian shelves or end users, and the rules governing that process differ from what most manufacturers assume. Here’s what this guide covers: What You’ll…
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Harmonics and Flicker Testing: Why It Matters for Electrical and Electronic Device Compliance
Harmonics and flicker testing exists to protect the public power grid from the devices connected to it, not to validate how well those devices perform. IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 set the limits regulators enforce before products reach the market. This article covers: Which products require harmonics and flicker testing, and which do not How…
Keep readingFCC Compliance for Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 7, and Wi-Fi 8 Devices: A Guide to 5GHz and 6GHz Bands
FCC Compliance for Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 Devices The FCC changed its 6 GHz rules twice in the past 18 months, and the IEEE finalized the Wi-Fi 7 standard in July 2025. Those updates affect which 6 GHz operating modes are allowed, the power limits devices must meet, the testing required for new Wi-Fi…
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Understanding ETSI EN 300 328 for 2.4GHz Devices: Key Compliance Insights
ETSI EN 300 328 Compliance: 2.4GHz Device Testing Guide If your product transmits in the 2.4 GHz band, ETSI EN 300 328 sets the technical bar you must clear before you sell it in the European Union. The standard covers key requirements for transmitter performance, emissions, receiver behavior, and spectrum sharing. What You’ll Learn: What…
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