Doug
You say "Domestic 3 meter..". I believe Class A devices are intended for
industrial use only and not domestic.
Anyway, as far as the FCC and the European EMC directive is concerned then a
3m test distance is acceptable. However, in the event of dispute then
measurements at 30m take precedence. 
To correct for the shorter measurement distance the limit line should be
raised by approximately 20dB for Class A devices. However, ensure that the
test distance is greater than:
                (2D^2)/lambda   Where D = maximum EUT dimension 
                                        and   lambda = shortest wavelength
to be measured.         
The Japanese also accept a 3m measurement distance. However I believe that
Taiwan insist on 10 and 30m measurements.  

Thanks
Ian Gordon
  

Thanks


Ian Gordon

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-----Original Message-----
From: Doug McKean [mailto:dmck...@corp.auspex.com]
Sent: 09 August 2002 18:19
To: EMC-PSTC Discussion Group
Subject: Domestic 3 meter chamber emissions testing for the world ... 
Importance: High



What's the bottom line with Class A emissions testing in a 3 meter 
chamber in the US for emissions approval anywhere in the world? 

Does the FCC accept such testing for the US? 
What about for European CE marking under the EMC Directive? 
How about Taiwan? 
How about Japan? 

Been a while since I've had to deal with this issue. 

Any input here or offline will be appreciated. 

Thanks in advance. 

Regards, Doug McKean 



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