RE: RFID Modular FCC approval : Is shielding mandatory?

2007-10-08 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
K - Did you get a response to your question - I just found this in my spam folder. Regards mark From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of kbalasubraman...@scmmicro.co.in Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 2:25 AM To: ieee Subject: RFID Modular FCC approval : Is shielding

RE: RFID Modular FCC approval : Is shielding mandatory?

2007-09-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The DA for modular equipment is for modules that can be used anywhere. It is used for those instances where the manufacturer or the final host, except in portable rf configurations, does not need or does not want certification of the host. Consequently the requirement that as a stand a lone unit

Re: RFID Modular FCC approval : Is shielding mandatory?

2007-09-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
There is an updated official document issued by the FCC on April 23, 2007 in regard to the module approval. The document number is "ET Docket No. 03-201". I have seen a device being certified based on this document (without RF shielding enclosure). Grace On 9/18/07, kbalasubraman...@scmmicro

Re: RFID Modular FCC approval : Is shielding mandatory?

2007-09-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The TCB is correct in their interpretation. It is not only a question of passing the limits, it is also a coupling issue. Modular transmitters are meant to be "off the shelf" items that can go into anything imaginable. Proper shielding design will help prevent coupling problems. You can also ask th