Certification introduction

The full name of the FCC is the Federal Communications Commission, and the Chinese is the US Federal Communications Commission. Established by COMMUNICATIONACT in 1934, it is an independent agency of the US government and is directly responsible to Congress. The FCC coordinates domestic and international communications by controlling radio, television, telecommunications, satellites and cables. Involving more than 50 US states, Columbia, and the United States to ensure the safety of radio and wire communication products related to life and property, the FCC's Engineering Technology Department is responsible for the technical support of the committee and is also responsible for equipment approval matters. Many radio application products, communication products and digital products need to be approved by the FCC to enter the US market.

Authentication type

On November 2, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission FCC merged DoC and Verification into SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity). SDoC certification will replace FCC Verification and DoC certification procedures. All devices that are applicable to FCC Verification and DoC certification procedures are SDoC certification procedures can be adopted.

FCC is divided into two different authentication methods for electronic products, namely: FCC SDoC and FCC ID (Certification), the former is suitable for ordinary products without wireless function, and the latter is suitable for products with wireless function.

Difference between FCC SDoC and FCC ID

Applicable product range

1. Power supply: communication power supply, switching power supply, adapter, wireless charging, charger, display power supply, LED power supply, LCD power supply, uninterruptible power supply system UPS, etc .;

2. Lamps: ceiling lamps, wall lamps, chandeliers, track lamps, garden lamps, portable lamps, downlights, street lamps, string lights, table lamps, floor lamps, grille lamps, aquarium lamps, energy-saving lamps, LED street lamps, LED table lamps, LED floor lamps , LED ceiling lights, LED spotlights, LED bulb lights, LED tubes, LED lamps, energy-saving lamps, T8 tubes, etc .;

3. Home appliances: refrigerators, washing machines, electric fans, tower fans, leafless fans, air-conditioning fans, mobile air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, clothes dryers, clothes dryers, air purifiers, fresh air systems, vacuum cleaners, cleaning machines, Mite removal machines, sweeping robots, air conditioners, cooker hoods, dishwashers, electric ovens, disinfection cabinets, integrated stoves, commercial kitchen equipment, electric water heaters, air energy water heaters, electric hot water faucets, water purifiers, water dispensers, juice extractors , Juice machine, wall breaking machine, coffee machine, bread machine, electric oven, air fryer, eggbeater, electric stew pot, cooking machine, rice cooker, yogurt machine, noodle machine, electric pressure cooker, soy milk machine, Microwave oven, induction cooker, electric ceramic stove, electric cake stall, electric kettle, hair dryer, beauty instrument, facial cleanser, hair curler, hair straightener, hair clipper, razor, oral care, epilator, massage chair, massager, Weight scale, etc .;

4. Electronics: TV, audio, power amplifier, DVD, VCD, projector, camera, monitor, computer, server, scanner, printer, copier, headset, mouse, keyboard, router, mobile phone battery, laser pointer, etc .;

5. Communication products: telephones, fax machines, telephone recorders, data recorders, data interface cards and other communication products.

6. Wireless products: Bluetooth BT products, tablet computers, wireless keyboards, wireless mice, wireless readers, wireless transceivers, wireless walkie-talkies, wireless microphones, remote controllers, wireless network devices, wireless image transmission systems and other low-power wireless products Wait;

7. Wireless communication products: 2G mobile phone, 3G mobile phone, 3.5G mobile phone, 4GS mobile phone, Internet card, DECT mobile phone (1.8G, 1.9G frequency), wireless intercom, etc .;

8. Machinery: Gasoline engine, welding machine, CNC drilling machine, tool grinder, lawn mower, washing equipment, bulldozer, elevator, puncher, dishwasher, water treatment equipment, gasoline welding machine, printing machinery, woodworking machinery, rotary Drilling rigs, lawn mowers, snow sweepers, excavators, printing machines, printers, cutting machines, road rollers, trowels, brush cutters, hair straighteners, food machinery, lawn machines, etc .;

FCC common standards

As follows, FCC PART 15 and PART 18 are the most widely used:

FCC Standard Scope

FCC PART15 C / E / F Intentional Radiation Device Test

FCC PART 18 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment

FCC PART 22 Public Mobile Communication Service

FCC PART 24 Personal Communication Service

FCC PART 25 Satellite communication service

FCC PART 27 Other FCC wireless communication services

FCC PART 68 Telecom terminal equipment

FCC Part 15 stipulates the intentional, unintentional, or instantaneous, and does not require a personal license for launching equipment in use. It includes technical specifications, administrative requirements, and other market access conditions. The products are mainly divided into four categories: unintentional launch equipment, intentional launch equipment, personal communication equipment without a license, and basic information equipment in countries without a license.

FCC Part 18 stipulates the electromagnetic energy emitted by industrial, scientific and medical equipment (ISM) working on a certain frequency spectrum to avoid harmful interference to authorized wireless communication services by the above equipment.

application process

1. The customer submits the application form to the testing agency;

2. The customer prepares test samples (wireless products require a fixed frequency machine) and provides product information (see data requirements);

3. The testing agency issues a draft report, the customer confirms and issues a formal report;

4. If it is FCC sDoC, the project is completed; if it is applying for FCC ID, submit the report and technical information to TCB;

5. The FCC ID certificate is issued after the TCB audit is completed, and the testing agency sends an official report and FCC ID certificate;

6. After the company obtains FCC certification, it can use the FCC mark and related Statements on the product;

Note: For the first time to apply for FCC ID certification, the manufacturer needs to register with the FCC-FRN to establish the application company file. The certificate issued after the TCB review will have the FCC ID number. Usually the FCC ID is made up of the "Grantee code" + "Product code".

Manufacturer code: a three-digit number or capital letter, issued directly by the FCC;

Product code: It is composed of numbers, letters, and "-", but there cannot be two or more consecutive "-", and the first and last digits cannot be used "-", the maximum number of digits of this code is not more than 14 The number can be customized by the customer.

Application materials

1. User manual

2. Block Diagram

3. Circuit description

4. Circuit schematic

5. RF modulation

6. Rated Power Declaration

7. Application Form TCB Form 731

8. Authorization letter POA

9. FCC Confidential Letter

Note: FCC ID certification requires the submission of a list of materials and requirements as follows:

(1) FCC application form: apply for company name, address, contact information, product name and model, usage standards and other information requirements are accurate;

(2) FCC authorization letter: it must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into an electronic file;

(3) FCC Confidentiality Letter: The confidentiality letter is an agreement signed between the applicant company and the TCB agency to keep the product information confidential. It must be signed and sealed by the applicant ’s contact person and scanned into an electronic file;

(4) Block diagram: need to draw all crystals, and crystal frequency, and keep consistent with the circuit diagram;

(5) Circuit diagram: it must be consistent with the crystal frequency, the number of crystals and the position of the crystal in the block diagram;

(6) Line description: The requirement is in English, and the function realization principle of the product should be described clearly;

(7) Instruction manual: FCC Statement is required;

(8) Label and label location: The label must have an FCC ID number and Statement, and the location of the label must be significant;

(9) Appearance photos of the product: the pictures are required to be clear and clear, and remarks are added if necessary;

(10) Test report: The test is required to be completed, and the product is comprehensively evaluated according to the standard terms.