Radio Frequency Testing

During the certification process for wireless products, whether it's FCC/IC/RED/RCM/TELEC or other certifications, the preparation of samples and documentation is a crucial step. Different certifications require different samples, and understanding the characteristics of various samples and the minimum documentation required for opening a case can help you complete the certification process more efficiently.

Today, we will provide a detailed analysis of the sample preparation requirements for common certifications to help certification engineers work more effectively.

Characteristics of Conducted Method Samples and Radiated Method Samples

Conducted Method Samples

• Characteristics: Need to be equipped with RF cables and frequency-fixed cables.
• Application: These samples are mainly used for RF conducted method testing.

Radiated Method Samples

• Characteristics: Do not require RF cables, only frequency-fixed cables.
• Application: These samples are mainly used for RF radiated method testing.

Minimum Documentation Required for Various Wireless Certifications

FCC ID/ISED Certification

• Complete unit
• RF conducted sample
• RF radiated sample
• Application form
• Frequency-fixed test SOP and software
• User Manual
• Wireless Specification sheet

CE RED/UKCA-RED Certification

• Complete unit
• RF conducted sample
• RF radiated sample
• RF adaptive sample
• Application form
• Frequency-fixed test SOP and software
• User Manual
• Wireless Specification sheet

TELEC Certification

• Complete unit
• RF conducted sample
• Application form
• Frequency-fixed test SOP and software
• User Manual
• Wireless Specification sheet

RCM Certification

• Complete unit
• RF conducted sample
• RF radiated sample
• Application form
• Frequency-fixed test SOP and software
• User Manual
• Wireless Specification sheet