Registration is not a term that I have seen in any FCC publication related to demonstrating device compliance. Section 15.101 publishes a table listing types of devices(unintentional radiators), and authorization required. Types of authorization are: verification, certification, notification and declaration of conformity. For "other class B digital devices and peripherals, verification is called out. Testing must be performed at a listed FCC test site and kept on file by the manufacturer. No application, fees or data submittal to the FCC is required for this class of equipment.
Doug Frazee EMC Compliance Engineer Windermere Information Technology Services (WITS) 401 Defense Highway Annapolis, Maryland 21401 USA Tel: (410) 266-1793 FAX: (410) 266-1853 doug_fra...@atk.com > ---------- > From: Mike Palmer[SMTP:mpal...@ndigital.com] > Sent: Monday, February 23, 1998 7:36 AM > To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org > Subject: Re: FCC Questions. > > Doug McKean wrote: > > <*snip*> > > > > > Yes. > > > > CFR 47 Part 15 specifies not only minimum > > frequencies at which your little device > > operates (I believe anything above 7kHz) > > but also power (I believe anything above > > picowatts). I'm positive someone here will > > list the specifics. I unfortunately do not > > have the standard in front of me. > > > > > Specifically do I need to: > > > > > > 1.a) Spend money having someone test emissions. > > > > Yes. For reason why see answer to 1.b) below. > > > > > 1.b) File some paperwork with the FCC. > > > > Yes. Since your device will be used in a residence, > > you will need Class B which involves registration. > > Registration will cost you. > > > > What if said microcontroller-based device is designed primarily for > use > within an automobile and is, again, not an intentional transmitter > (e.g. say, a PIC-based performance computer or a data aquisition unit > etc). > > Does the fact that it's not for use in residential areas loosen the > FCC > restrictions at all? > > -- > - Mike > > ------------------------------------ > Mike Palmer > Design Engineer > Northern Digital Inc. > ------------------------------------ >
