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FCC is the Federal Communications Commission, an independent agency of the United States federal government. It regulates the RF spectrum, broadband, and public safety.

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How much change is allowed after a device has been FCC certified?

We are trying to decide between two different DACs in the same family that are pin compatible. One DAC is about 3x more expensive, but has higher resolution and will definitely work. The second is less expensive, but has lower resolution. We will…
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Is FCC certification required for something that is not sold?

Is FCC certification required for something you put together for personal use or only for something you actually sell to someone else?
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Why does my SSD have an FCC logo on it?

I just got my first SSD and on the back of it there are the common RoHS and No Trash logos but there is also an FCC logo. Why would the FCC logo be on my SSD if it doesn't have any wireless radios in it?
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FCC Re-certification if the brand name and outer casing changed?

I'm considering importing Wifi enabled electronics that are FCC and CE certified by the manufacturer in China. We will sell them in US/Europe under our company name (no mention of OEM). Does the FCC and CE certification for that electronic item…
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FCC Certification?

I am developing a startup, and we are planning on using the SIMCOM SIM800F module for cellular communications on our device. If we use this module do we have to go through the FCC Certification process? Does the kind of antenna we use matter to the…
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FCC labeling for exempted product (test equipment)

Thinking to start selling my widget and pondering these questions.. I have understood that there's no labeling needed for "A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment". However, leaving FCC label/mark out…
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Do I need to recertify a product if I add a DC to DC converter?

I have a product that has been FCC verified as an unintentional radiator, I have fixed a problem with the power that required a DC to DC converter that operates in the 100kHz to 300kHz range (added to the product). Would I need to get re-certified?…
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How to know a device is FCC certified?

How can I know an electronic device has been passed FCC test?
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Could FCC-unapproved RF devices still be used legally?

If my reading is correct, FCC allows the use of RF devices that are unapproved. One condition is that it is used for the purpose of Evaluation of performance and determination of customer acceptability, during developmental, design, or…
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Designing an electronic product for the american market, need to find a DC to DC converter with FCC certification

Can someone please explain the basics of FCC certification for electronic products, my boss has just dropped this task on me to find a fcc approved dc to dc converter for our product . Does FCC only apply to finished products or can it also apply to…
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Is FCC certification needed for receiver device?

Is FCC certification needed for product acting as receiver but having transceiver chip inside? or there should specifically be a receiver only chip inside in order to bypass complicated certification process? The document by TI "ISM-Band and Short…
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'Contains FCC ID' compare to just 'FCC'. Certificate of conformity

I wanted to get FCC certification for my device. The device uses WIFI module (FCC approved). The testing house said the test will leverage on the WIFI module FCC test. Instead of getting FCC certification, I will get Certificate of Conformity. I…
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915 MHz FCC Certification

This question has been asked multiple times but I don't see anyone quoting hard evidence. This link states that all devices that oscillate above 9 kHz need to undergo certification. (I would leave a comment on this question but my low reputation…
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Are IEC 60601-1-2 medical emc and FCC compatible?

I must comply with the medical EMC standard IEC 60601-1-2 but wireless modules do not come certified to this standard. For example, telit fn980 is certified to FCC, RED, etc. Are FCC certified devices automatically compatible with 60601-1-2?
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FCC Certification of same electronics in a different size enclosure

FCC Certification: I already obtained FCC Certification and Labels for a product. My question is: Do I need to apply for certification for a product which has the same electronics inside but the plastic case is slightly bigger? I wouldn't mind…
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