As of October 1, 2010, manufacturers of ITE products must now meet two new requirements with regard to their EMC testing. The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), has begun implementing measurement of Radiated Disturbance above 1GHz and Conducted Disturbance at Telecommunication Ports in order to comply with CNS 13438.
The requirements before October 1, 2010 called for Radiated Disturbance below 1 GHz and Conducted Disturbance to the AC mains only. BSMI now requires implementation of two additional tests items as mentioned above, in order to fulfill the requirements of CNS 13438.

The above-mentioned testing items are applicable to products that have the internal emission sources utilizing highest frequency more than (including) 108MHz and / or telecommunication ports such as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), multimedia equipment and similar equipment that are tested to comply with CNS 13438.

BSMI will accept such applications complying with the above-mentioned testing items starting from the date of adoption of the notice. When the BSMI completes the review procedure and approves the application, a certificate will be issued and the applicable inspection standard column will be additionally stated “complete 2006 version.”

For those products that have been certified before the date of implementation, the certificates that are issued without implementation of the above-mentioned testing items will remain valid until the date of expiration, provided that the products, including the main model, are not modified. For products that the additional testing above 1GHz and/or conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports are required to be performed, the certificates may be used until the expiry date and the certificate holders may not apply for extension of validity of that certificate. For products to which the additional testing above 1GHz and conducted disturbance at telecommunication ports are not applicable, the certificate holders may apply for extension of validity of the certificate.

For product certificates that are issued without implementation of the above-mentioned testing items, application for adding series models are acceptable before the date of implementation. Such certificates may be used until the expiry date and the certificate holders may not apply for extension of validity of that certificate. If the main model and series models of a certificate are tested and comply with the above-mentioned testing items, the certificate holder may apply for a new certificate. The term of validity of the new certificate will be 3 years and the applicable 2 inspection standard column will be additionally stated “complete 2006 version.”

When applying for adding series models that intend to comply with the above-mentioned testing items, all the existing main model and series models of the certificate shall be tested and comply with the same requirements. A new certificate will be issued at the same time for such applications.

Starting from the date of implementation, for products to which the above-mentioned testing items are applicable and the applicable inspection scheme is Declaration of Conformity, the obligatory inspection applicant shall have their products tested to comply with the complete test requirements, and re-declare the conformity (re-issue the declaration of conformity) according to the relevant regulations before putting the product onto the market.

For more information, please contact us at (888) 364-2378.

Northwest EMC can help you obtain a KCC certificate. Our U.S. laboratories are accredited to the Korean KN standards and our in-country agents make obtaining approvals fast and easy. Typically, KCC certificates are received within 5 business days after submission to Korea.

Advantages of MedRadio

MedRadio is based upon the existing MICS rules. It includes modified spectrum sharing requirements in the new wing bands (401-402 MHz and 405-406 MHz). Implants that are LBT-enabled can be used across the entire 401-406 MHz band. Body-worn devices that are LBT-enabled will be, with one exception, permitted to operate only in the new wing bands at 401-402 MHz and 405-406 MHz. Temporary body-worn transmitters can be used in the 402-405 MHz core band solely during a limited patient evaluation period in order to determine the suitability of a fully implanted device, provided that they fully comply with all other MedRadio rules applicable to the band.

Both implant and body-worn transmitters using non-LBT spectrum access methods (with reduced EIRP and duty cycle limits) will also be permitted in the new wing bands. In the core band, non-LBT operation will be limited to medical implant devices operating with a total channel emission bandwidth not exceeding 300 kilohertz centered at 403.65 MHz. The rules are generally harmonized with EU standards and other international requirements.

MICS vs. MedRadio

The FCC encourages the continuing use of the legacy MICS core band predominantly for life-critical applications, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. MedRadio is not a legal requirement until 90 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Links to FCC Rulemaking

Report and Order 09-23

Erratum to Report and Order 09-23

Erratum: Released May 6, 2009

All the FCC documents related to the rulemaking process

Also note that VCCI will require radiated emissions testing above 1 GHz starting April 1, 2010 using the same CISPR test methods and spec limits.

For new and existing products that are shipped into Europe after Sept 30, 2010, compliance to the new requirements found in A1:2007 is mandatory; otherwise customs could prevent entry into the EU. So for any of your current or future products that you plan to ship to Europe after Sept 30, 2010, you should test to the new standard and update your DoCs.

Northwest EMC is equipped with the laboratory equipment and chambers required to perform theses measurements.

Please feel free to contact us for more information: Alee Langford, Customer Service Manager. Phone Number:503-943-3122 or email at alangford@nwemc.com.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we have purchased new flicker and harmonics test equipment for all of our test labs. Our brand new Voltech PM6000 units are capable of testing to the new Standards.

In order to remain in compliance, all units previously tested for harmonics that are to remain on the market will need to be re-tested by the end of 2007. Please call us at 888-364-2378 to schedule a test or determine if your units require additional testing.