MiCOM Labs provides fast, reliable compliance testing to help wireless devices meet global RF, EMC, and safety standards. As an ISO 17025-accredited wireless test lab, MiCOM Labs streamlines its certification services with automated testing, real-time reporting, and expert regulatory guidance. From antenna characterization to multi-region certification, manufacturers gain the support needed to reduce time-to-market and eliminate compliance risks.
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Why MiCOM Labs® as Your Wireless Testing Partner
Industry-Leading Compliance Expertise
MiCOM Labs specializes in RF, EMC/EMI, safety, and antenna characterization testing, providing clients with over 20 years of dedicated industry experience. As an ISO 17025-accredited lab, we deliver precise, globally recognized compliance assessments.
Advanced Testing for Next-Generation Technologies
With deep expertise in high-frequency RF validation, MiCOM Labs supports 5G testing together with radar and millimeter-wave (mmWave) device test capability up to 220 GHz signals. Our specialized lab infrastructure meets the evolving needs of emerging wireless technologies.
Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes
Wireless compliance regulations evolve rapidly, and staying informed is critical. Through MiComms™, clients receive expert analysis on the latest regulatory updates and their impact on product approvals, ensuring compliance strategies remain up to date.
MiTest®: Automated Testing and Instant Report Generation
The patented MiTest® platform streamlines compliance by automating test execution and documentation generation within seconds. Its secure, cloud-based accessibility ensures that manufacturers have real-time visibility into test results, reducing delays and accelerating market entry.
MiPassport®: Centralized Certification Management
MiPassport offers manufacturers a centralized solution for tracking and managing certification documentation. It simplifies the process of monitoring existing approvals, preparing for new market entry, and maintaining compliance records, improving internal coordination and regulatory oversight.
Global Reach with Local Expertise
Headquartered in California, with offices in China and India, MiCOM Labs provides seamless international testing and certification services. Our strategic global presence helps manufacturers achieve regulatory approval in key markets worldwide.
Best Practices for Wireless Compliance Testing
Ensuring wireless devices meet global regulatory standards requires rigorous RF testing for emissions, interference, and network coexistence. Wireless technologies operate across diverse frequency bands, requiring careful validation to prevent interference, performance degradation, and regulatory failures. Below are key best practices the best wireless test labs employ in their processes.
| Validate Multi-Technology Coexistence to Prevent Interference Issues |
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| Issue: Wireless devices often integrate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G, and IoT radios, increasing the risk of self-interference and adjacent-channel degradation. Devices that perform well in isolated tests may experience connectivity issues in real-world deployments. |
| Solution: Conduct coexistence testing to measure how multiple wireless protocols operate together in high-density environments. Testing should include adjacent-channel interference, spectral overlap, and adaptive frequency management to ensure seamless performance across all integrated technologies. |
| Assess Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) Compliance in Shared Spectrum Bands |
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| Issue: Wireless devices operating in 5 GHz and other shared spectrum bands must avoid interference with radar systems by dynamically vacating occupied channels. Delays in detecting radar signals or slow frequency switching can result in compliance failures. |
| Solution: DFS testing should use real-time radar pulse simulations to verify compliance with FCC and ETSI requirements. The test should evaluate how quickly and reliably the device identifies radar signals and moves to a clear channel while maintaining uninterrupted connectivity. |
| Optimize Antenna Efficiency Through Over-the-Air (OTA) Testing |
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| Issue: Wireless devices rely on antenna performance for connectivity, but poor design or placement can cause signal loss, multipath fading, and inefficient power consumption. Lab-based conducted tests don’t always reflect real-world conditions. |
| Solution: OTA testing in anechoic chambers ensures accurate measurement of radiated power, antenna gain, and total isotropic sensitivity (TIS). This helps manufacturers optimize antenna design and placement for real-world environments while ensuring compliance with radiated emissions standards. |
| Verify Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to Avoid Regulatory Rejections |
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| Issue: Wireless devices must operate within strict electromagnetic emissions and immunity limits. Poorly shielded components or design flaws can lead to unintentional interference, causing devices to fail FCC, ETSI, or CISPR EMC requirements. |
| Solution: EMC testing should evaluate radiated and conducted emissions, susceptibility to external RF sources, and immunity to transient electrical disturbances. Ensuring compliance early reduces the risk of product failures and certification delays. |
| Test Frequency Stability to Prevent Out-of-Band Emissions |
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| Issue: Wireless transmitters must stay within allocated frequency bands to prevent interference with other licensed services. Poor frequency stability can lead to spectral mask violations and regulatory non-compliance. |
| Solution: Spectrum analysis should be performed under varying temperature, voltage, and load conditions to verify that the device maintains frequency accuracy and doesn’t drift beyond permissible limits. This ensures the device remains compliant across real-world operating scenarios. |
| Automate RF Testing to Improve Efficiency and Repeatability |
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| Issue: Traditional manual compliance testing is time-consuming, error-prone, and inconsistent. Multi-region certification requirements further complicate the process, increasing costs and delays. |
| Solution: Using automated compliance platforms improves test accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency. Automated setups execute pre-configured regional test plans, capture real-time emissions data, and standardize frequency validation, reducing retesting cycles and accelerating market approvals. |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wireless Compliance Testing
Why is coexistence testing critical for wireless devices?
Modern wireless devices operate alongside multiple technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, and industrial IoT networks. Without proper coexistence testing, devices may suffer from interference, reduced data rates, or connection instability. A comprehensive testing strategy evaluates how well a device performs in crowded RF environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and seamless operation across all frequency bands.
How do global regulatory differences impact wireless device compliance?
Wireless devices must comply with region-specific regulations, such as FCC (U.S.), ETSI (Europe), ISED (Canada), and MIC (Japan), each with unique frequency allocations, power limits, and emissions standards. A device that meets compliance in one region may require modifications to be certified elsewhere. An integrated compliance strategy ensures efficient multi-region approvals while avoiding redundant testing.
Why is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) testing important for wireless compliance?
DFS regulations prevent wireless devices from interfering with licensed radar systems by requiring them to detect radar signals and switch frequencies. Compliance testing verifies that devices can accurately detect radar pulses and vacate channels within required timeframes. Failure to meet DFS requirements can result in restricted market access and potential interference issues.
What role does Over-the-Air (OTA) testing play in wireless compliance?
OTA testing evaluates a device’s antenna performance, total radiated power (TRP), and receiver sensitivity under real-world conditions. Unlike conducted testing, which isolates the device from environmental factors, OTA testing ensures that wireless devices meet regulatory standards while maintaining optimal performance. This is essential for meeting certification requirements and ensuring strong connectivity in deployment.
How does electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) affect wireless device certification?
Wireless devices must comply with EMC regulations to ensure they do not emit excessive electromagnetic interference (EMI) or suffer from external RF disturbances. Poor EMC performance can cause devices to fail regulatory approvals or interfere with other nearby systems. Testing for radiated and conducted emissions, immunity, and transient disturbances is necessary to avoid compliance failures.
How can automation improve wireless compliance testing?
Manual compliance testing is time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to human error, especially when evaluating devices for multiple markets. Automated compliance platforms streamline testing by applying pre-configured regulatory parameters, capturing real-time emissions data, and standardizing frequency validation. This reduces retesting cycles, accelerates approvals, and ensures reliable, repeatable results.
Find Your Compliance Partner at the Leading Wireless Test Lab
With nearly 25 years of expertise, MiCOM Labs helps manufacturers navigate the complex wireless testing and regulatory landscape. As an ISO 17025-accredited lab, MiCOM provides automated compliance testing through MiTest®, centralized certification management with MiPassport®, and real-time regulatory updates via MiComms™. From RF emissions to multi-region approvals, MiCOM Labs streamlines the testing process to reduce delays and ensure global compliance.
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