FCC RF and EMC Compliance Testing Services

FCC rule scoping, SDoC or Certification route assessment, RF/EMC testing and labelling-document review for radiofrequency and digital devices entering the U.S. market. FCC ID equipment authorization is addressed separately.

Service overview

The FCC applies different equipment-authorization procedures to radiofrequency devices. SCS Testing reviews intentional-radiator status, frequency bands, modulation, interfaces and operating conditions to distinguish Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) from Certification and to define the appropriate test and documentation plan. This page covers FCC compliance testing generally and does not treat every project as FCC ID certification.

Applicable products or businesses

• Wireless communication, remote-control, IoT and other intentional radiators
• Computer peripherals, power supplies, lighting controllers and other unintentional radiators
• Host products integrating multiple radios or previously authorized modules

Target market

• The United States and projects that expressly reference FCC requirements

Regulatory authority

• U.S. Federal Communications Commission
• A Telecommunication Certification Body for the Certification procedure

Regulations, directives and standards

• Equipment-authorization procedures in 47 CFR Part 2
• 47 CFR Part 15, Part 18 or another rule part applicable to the device
• RF-exposure, labelling and user-information requirements where applicable

Service scope

• SDoC/Certification route and rule-part determination
• Applicable conducted, radiated, spurious-emission, bandwidth and output-power testing
• Review of module-integration conditions, antennas and co-location risks
• Labelling, user-manual and compliance-information review

Service process

• Confirm product functions, frequency bands, antennas, power supply and interfaces
• Determine the device category, authorization procedure and applicable rules
• Prepare representative samples, test software and operating modes
• Complete testing and address nonconformities
• Compile SDoC evidence or Certification application materials and review labels and instructions

Information required

• Product specification, radio-parameter table and module documentation
• Schematics, block diagram, PCB layout and critical-component list
• Antenna specification, gain, connection method and installation position
• Test software, operating instructions and maximum-transmit modes
• Labels, user manual, confidentiality materials and available reports

Sample requirements

• Samples must support continuous transmission or the required test modes
• Battery-powered and external-power modes may both need evaluation
• Model families must document hardware, RF-parameter and antenna differences

## Reports, certificates or registration outcomes Outputs depend on the authorization route. SDoC projects produce test evidence and responsible-party compliance information; Certification projects produce test reports and application exhibits for TCB review. An FCC ID applies only to equipment authorized through the Certification procedure.

Factors affecting timing

Timing is affected by the number of bands and operating modes, antenna configurations, RF-exposure evaluation, sample debugging, corrective actions and TCB review. It cannot be fixed before the product information is assessed.

Common compliance risks

• Using the FCC ID route for an SDoC device, or overlooking required Certification
• Production antenna, power or software differs from the tested sample
• Testing only the radio module without assessing host emissions and integration conditions
• Missing labels, user information or responsible-party details

Frequently asked questions

## Does every FCC test result in an FCC ID?

No. An FCC ID is associated with equipment authorized through Certification. SDoC projects do not produce an FCC ID.

## Is host testing needed when an authorized module is used?

The module grant conditions, antenna, co-location and other host-device requirements still need to be assessed.

## Does a report remain valid after a software update?

The update must be reviewed for changes to RF parameters, operating modes, bandwidth or compliance controls.

Related services

• FCC ID equipment authorization
• CE radio-equipment compliance
• EMC testing
• RF-exposure assessment

Information for an initial assessment

Provide the product name, model, intended use, target market, bill of materials and available reports so that the applicable route and evidence gaps can be assessed.