Tim,
I read the 2nd Report and Order and I don't see where it is saying that
a certified mini PCI radio can be put into any "base" unit.
I think what the FCC is doing is:
1. Providing eight criteria that clarify the definition of what a legal
modular assembly is.
2. Allowing some flexibility regarding on-module shielding, data inputs,
and power supply regulation.
3. Clarifying the definition of what a "split" modular assembly is.
4. Defining the (somewhat flexible) requirements that a "split" modular
assembly must meet.
Although a motherboard will certainly contain an operating system, I
don't think that a mini PCI radio plugged into any motherboard meets the
FCC's definition of a "split" modular assembly. I think the FCC
considers a "split" modular assembly to be where circuitry that today
would be contained on a single modular assembly is (now or in the
future) "split" between two different physical assemblies. This
splitting allows more equipment design flexibility because one
"transmitter control element" (the new term that the FCC formerly called
the module "firmware") could theoretically be interfaced with and
control more than one "radio front end" (the amplifier and
antenna-connecting) section.
Of course, that's just my interpretation. I'll bet others could add more
detail. The bottom line is - I don't think this 2nd Report and Order
contains anything that will substantially change the way we do business.
jack
Tim Kerns wrote:
Am I reading this correctly???? Does this mean that if a mfg of a mini
pci radio gets it certified with different antenna, that it then can be
put into ANY base unit and be certified?
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this what we have been asking
for?
Tim
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dawn DiPietro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:36 AM
Subject: [WISPA] Modifications of Parts 2 and 15 of the,Commission’s
Rules for unlicensed devices and,equipment approval
All,
I just received this document and thought it might be of some interest
to the list.
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-56A1.pdf
Regards,
Dawn DiPietro
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