Testing of Radio Communication Equipment

Purpose

In order to place a radio product on the European market, it must be CE marked according to the Radio Directive (RED). Among other things, the essential requirement "effective use of spectrum" must be met.

One way to meet this requirement, is to perform testing according to the organization's ETSI harmonized standards. If such standards are not available, an "EC-type examination certificate" issued by a notified body, Notified Body (NB) is required. RISE is a Notified Body for the Radio Directive.

Accredited radio tests from Hz to GHz

We offer accredited radio testing according to the most common European standards (ETSI) for both analogue and digital radio equipment from the low frequency Hz range up to the microwave range (GHz).

FCC testing for the US market

For the US market, it is a requirement that all radio transmitters must be certified / type-approved by the US frequency authority, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). RISE is approved for FCC testing of the most common radio equipment over the frequency range 9 kHz to 220 GHz.

Radio transmitters for placement in the US and Canadian markets

RISE, as the only one in Sweden, has been appointed by the FCC to be a TCB (Telecommuncation Certification Body). This means that we have the opportunity to perform the certification required by the FCC for radio transmitters and thus issue approval for the US market.

We can also perform equivalent tests for Canada (ISED) and assist with certifications / approvals (FCB) for the Canadian market.

RISE is a "Recognized laboratory" for both FCC and ISED.

EMC testing of radio transmitters

EMC testing of radio transmitters consists of two parts. Emission requirements, which impose requirements on what the equipment sends out for undesirable emissions on cables and power supply, as well as immunity requirements which impose requirements on the interference resistance of radio equipment. Testing is performed both radiated and conducted on external cables.

RISE can offer accredited EMC testing according to the most common parts of the standard series ETSI EN 301 489 and other international EMC standards. We also have long experience of EMC testing in specific areas such as military and vehicle testing.

RISE provides a test report with accreditation status that confirms that a third party testing institute has tested your products in accordance with applicable directives and / or standards.

Method

Testing  is performed accredited according to ISO / IEC 17025 in our laboratories in Borås.

Deliveries

RISE provides an accredited test report that can be used as a basis for certification.