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No matter the technology, application or operational frequency, MiCOM Labs® can test and certify these devices in house. Our automated test and reporting system MiTest® provides the necessary measurement results with remarkable efficiency.

Certification for your technology is a simple, straightforward process made possible by our team of experts and easy to use Certification Management System (MiCMS®).

Wi-Fi

Every laptop, tablet and smartphone now comes standard with Wi-Fi. Most devices and consumer electronics now contain this widely adopted technology to make our lives more convenient while maintaining high speeds and data integrity.
Wi-Fi devices follow the IEEE 802.11tm family of standards. The 802.11 wireless network will transmit at 2.4 GHz or 5GHz in the license-free frequency bands and will adapt to the amount of data being sent by the user. The 802.11 networking standards will vary depending mostly on the user’s needs. There are four bandwidths defined under the 802.11 standard 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz with data rates that vary from 1 Mbit/s (802.11b) to 1 Gbit/s (802.11ac)

Wi-Fi devices follow the IEEE 802.11tm family of standards. The 802.11 wireless network will transmit at 2.4 GHz or 5GHz in the license-free frequency bands and will adapt to the amount of data being sent by the user. The 802.11 networking standards will vary depending mostly on the user’s needs. There are four bandwidths defined under the 802.11 standard 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz with data rates that vary from 1 Mbit/s (802.11b) to 1 Gbit/s (802.11ac)

Technology Examples 802.11 Wi-Fi Devices: 2.4 & 5 GHz
Product Type(s) Access Point, Router, Camera, Handheld, PDA, Watches etc.
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.247
FCC Part 15.407
  Canada ISED RSS-247
  EU EN 300 328
EN 301 893
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19-2
Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19-3
Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19-3-2
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2
No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Cellular Communication

Cellular-phone technology has been around since Motorola introduced it in 1973, but it wasn’t until 10 years later that the technology became widely available. Between 1990 and the start of this decade, sources indicate the numbers of users with cell phones grew from just over 12 million to over 6 billion users, including users in underdeveloped countries.
With this explosive growth in cell service, its little wonder there is a real focus on regulatory compliance and the control of available spectrum.
There are many different types of cellular technologies1 in use today however the wireless-technology generating real excitement due to the explosion of data transmission services is LTE (Long-Term Evolution). LTE or 4G/LTE is the fourth generation and Long-Term Evolution of cellular telephone technology.
There are a number of different digital cellular technologies, including: Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), General Packet Radio Service(GPRS), cdmaOne, CDMA2000, Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO), Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS).
Technology Examples LTE Cellular Device with Wi-Fi
Product Type(s) LTE Cellular Phone with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
RF Standards USA Cellular: FCC Part 27
Wi-Fi: FCC Part 15.247
  Canada Cellular: ISED RSS-130
Wi-Fi: ISED RSS-247
  EU Cellular: EN 301 908-13
Wi-Fi: EN 300 328
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 11-19
Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19-2
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
Cellular: EN 301 489-52
Wi-Fi: EN 301 489-17
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

IOT (Internet of Things)

IoT is short for Internet of Things. IoT refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects that feature an IP address for internet connectivity and the communication that occurs between these objects and other Internet-enabled devices and systems. It extends internet connectivity beyond traditional devices like desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets to a diverse range of devices and everyday things that utilize embedded technology to communicate and interact with the external environment all via the Internet.
IoT is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.
IoT devices include thermostats, light bulbs, door locks, fridges, cars, implants for RFID and pacemakers (among an almost infinite list of possibilities). The concept behind IoT is all these things working in concert for people in businesses, in industry or at home.
Technology Examples Short-Range Devices: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, RFID, NFC,
Medium Range Devices: LTE Advanced
Long Range Devices: Low-Power Wide-Area Networking, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Long Range Wi-Fi Connectivity
Wired: Ethernet, Multi-Media over Coax Alliance (MoCA), Power Line Communications (PLC)
Product Type(s) Thermostats, Light Bulbs, Door Locks, Fridges, Cars, Implants for RFID and Pacemakers
Standards The diverse number of technologies used by manufacturers in the design of IoT devices are covered in the technology section of this website.    See Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, RFID, NFC technologies in this section for a list of applicable RF, EMC, Safety and Telecom standards

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) that follow the IEEE 802.15.1 and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) standards. A personal area network (PAN) is a network device used for data transmission amongst devices such as computers, telephones, tablets and personal digital assistants. WPAN’s can be used for communication amongst the personal devices themselves (interpersonal communication) or for connecting to a higher-level network and the Internet.

Bluetooth devices operate in the 2.4 GHz license-free band with short range capability.

Bluetooth (FHSS)

Bluetooth frequency hopping devices divide transmitted data into packets and transmits each packet on one of 79 designated Bluetooth channels. Each channel has a bandwidth of 1 MHz. It usually performs 800 hops per second, with Adaptive Frequency-Hopping (AFH) enabled.

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Bluetooth Low Energy is a wireless personal area network technology designed and marketed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group aimed at novel applications in healthcare, fitness, beacons, security and home entertainment industries.
Technology Example(s) Bluetooth: FHSS & BLE
Product Type(s) Headphones, Camera, Handheld, PDA, PC Mouse, Speakers, USB etc.
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.247
  Canada ISED RSS-247
  EU FHSS: EN 300 328 – “FHSS”
BLE: EN 300 328 – “Other Modulations”
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19-2
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Zigbee

Zigbee is an IEEE 802.15.4 used to create personal area networks (PAN) with small, low-power digital radios, for home automation, data collection and other low-power low-bandwidth needs. Zigbee is a low-power, low data rate and close proximity wireless technology.
Its low power consumption limits transmission distances to 10–100 meters line-of-sight, depending on power output and environmental characteristics. Zigbee devices can transmit data over long distances by passing data through a mesh network of intermediate devices to reach more distant ones. Zigbee is typically used in low data rate applications that require long battery life and secure networking.
Zigbee operates in two separate unlicensed frequency bands: 868/915 MHz and 2.4 GHz. The lower frequency covers both the 868 MHz European band and the 915 MHz band that is used in countries such as the United States and Australia. The higher frequency is used virtually worldwide.
Technology Example(s) Zigbee: 868 / 915 MHz / 2.4 GHz Operation
Product Type(s) Smart Energy Metering, Door Sensor, Home Automation Controllers etc.
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.247
  Canada ISED RSS-247
  EU 2.4 GHz: EN 300 328
868 MHz: EN 300 220
  Japan 2.4 GHz: Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Z-WAVE

Z-Wave is a wireless communications protocol used primarily for home automation. It is a mesh network using a low-energy radio to communicate from appliance to appliance allowing for wireless control of These devices. Applications include management of residential appliances, lighting control, security systems, thermostats, windows, locks, swimming pools and garage door openers.
Like other protocols and systems aimed at the home and office market, a Z-Wave automation system can be controlled via the Internet from a wireless key fob, a wall-mounted keypad or through smartphones, tablets or computers. This provides easy interoperability between home control systems and devices from different manufacturers.
Z-Wave is designed to provide reliable, low-latency transmission of small data packets at rates up to 100kbit/s, with a throughput of 40kbit/s. It is suitable for control and sensor applications in home, office and commercial industries.
Technology Example(s) Z-Wave: 868 / 915 MHz / 2.4 GHz Operation
Product Type(s) Smart Energy Metering, Door Sensor, Home Automation Controllers etc.
RF Standards USA 915 MHz & 2.4 GHz: FCC Part 15.247
  Canada 915 MHz & 2.4 GHz: ISED RSS-247
  EU 2.4 GHz: EN 300 328
868 MHz: EN 300 220
  Japan 2.4 GHz: Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 19
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

Ultra-wideband (also known as UWB, ultra-wide band and ultraband) is a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) that follows the IEEE 802.15.3 standard. UWB is a radio technology that can use a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications over a large portion of the radio spectrum. UWB has traditional applications in ground penetrating radars, wall imaging systems, through-wall imaging systems, surveillance systems, medical imaging systems and vehicular radar systems.
Most recent applications target sensor data collection, precision locating and tracking applications.
Ultra-wideband is a technology for transmitting information spread over a large bandwidth (>500 MHz); this should, in theory and under the right circumstances, be able to share spectrum with other users. Regulatory settings by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States intend to provide an efficient use of radio bandwidth while enabling high-data-rate wireless personal area network connectivity, longer-range, low-data-rate applications; and radar and imaging systems.
Technology Example(s) UWB: 6 GHz Indoor Operation
Product Type(s) Tag Distance Measurement Device
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15 Subpart F
  Canada ISED RSS-220
  EU EN 302 065 sub-band k2
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 47
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-33
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

RFID

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. There are two types of tags that contain stored information. Passive tags collect energy from a nearby RFID reader’s radio waves and Active tags have a local power source such as a battery and can actively transmit RF signals. Unlike a barcode, the tag does not need line of sight of the reader, so it may be embedded in the tracked object.
RFID tags are used in many industries. For example, an RFID tag attached to an automobile during production can be used to track its progress through the assembly line. RFID-tagged pharmaceuticals can be tracked through warehouses. Implanting RFID microchips in livestock and pets allows for positive identification of animals. Another interesting application of RFID is a subset called Near Field Communication (NFC). This enables users of any handheld electronic device to share content and media in an intuitive way by simply touching their smart devices
Radio Frequency Identification Devices have many applications for tracking assets or people. Operating in the unlicensed band, RFID operates in the following frequencies; 135 KHz, 13.56 MHz, 2.45 GHz, 5.8 GHz, 860 to 930 MHz and 433.92 MHz.
Technology Examples Tag Reader: 866 / 915 MHz
Product Type(s) RFID Tag Reader
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.247
  Canada ISED RSS-247
  EU EN 302 208
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 6
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Land Mobile

Land mobile radio system is a wireless communications system intended for use by terrestrial users in vehicles (mobiles) or on foot (portables). There are many types of radios and services such as: Private Land Mobile Radio Services, Public Safety, Industrial/Business, Private Land Mobile Paging, Radiolocation, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) and Amateur Radio Service.
Personal Radio Services includes: General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Family Radio Service (FRS), Radio Control Radio Service (R/C), Citizen Band (CB), Low Power Radio Service (LPRS), Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS), Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS), Multi-USE Radio Service (MURS), Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC).
Technology Examples Tag Reader: 866 / 915 MHz
Product Type(s) RFID Tag Reader
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.247
  Canada ISED RSS-247
  EU EN 302 208
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 6
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Short-Range Devices

The term ‘Short-Range Device’ (SRD) is intended to cover the radio transmitters which provide either unidirectional or bi-directional communication that may be operated without an individual license. SRDs use either integral, dedicated or external antennas and all modes of modulation can be permitted subject to relevant standards.
In the US SRDs are covered by FCC Part 15 rules and in Canada by RSS-210/310. In Europe EN 300 220/330/440 covers non-specific SRDs.
SRD’s operate in a selection of the unlicensed spectrum, some of the common frequencies include: 13.56 MHz, 433 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 24 GHz. Due to the many different applications used by these devices, the following categories include SRDs but are not limited to: remote controls, telemetry, alarms, speech and video.
Technology Examples Short-Range Devices: 470-698 MHz, Japan 425-470 MHz
Product Type(s) Remote Control Device
RF Standards USA FCC Part 15.242
  Canada ISED RSS-210
  EU EN 300 220
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 8
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Fixed Wireless

A telecommunications link is generally one of several types of information transmission paths such as those provided by communication satellites, terrestrial radio communications infrastructure and computer networks to connect two or more points.
In telecommunications, a point-to-point connection refers to a communications connection between two nodes or endpoints. An example is a telephone call, in which one telephone is connected with one other and what is said by one caller can only be heard by the other. Other examples of point-to-point communications links are leased lines, microwave relay links and two-way radio.
The Point-to-Multipoint topology (also called star topology or simply P2MP) is a common network architecture for outdoor wireless networks to connect multiple locations to one single central location.
Technology Examples Fixed Wireless Communication
Product Type(s) 23 GHz Microwave Point-to-Point Fixed Link
RF Standards USA FCC Part 101
  Canada SRSP 321.8
  EU EN 302 217
  Japan Article 2 Paragraph 1, Item 18
EMC Standards USA FCC Part 15B
  Canada ISED ICES-003
  EU EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-4
  Japan VCCI (Optional)
Safety Standards EN 60950/UL 60950/C22.2 No.60950 Information technology equipment – Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Part 22: Outdoor requirements
Telecom Standard Not Applicable Not Applicable

Advanced Technologies

Wireless technologies are now becoming more widespread with their integration into medical, mining, military, audio and airborne applications. At MiCOM Labs we work with several industry leaders that manufacture cutting edge multi-functional systems that combine several technologies to deliver complex high-performance systems. This includes medical monitoring systems, ultra-wide band, RFID, WLAN, Bluetooth based medical electronics, underground positioning systems and optic systems.
Our wide range of testing services and test process that are quality controlled to meet the highest standards including medical (FDA) airborne (FAA) regulated devices.
MiCOM Labs is accredited and equipped to handle a wide range of technologies including millimeter frequency applications up to 110 GHz. With our collective experience and in-house experts to interpret standards and customize test plans, you can be assured of high quality testing and compliance services irrespective of the technology or complexity of your product.

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