What is the US FCC ID certification？

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is an independent agency of the United States government directly accountable to Congress. The Engineering Technology Department of the FCC is responsible for providing technical support to the commission and handling matters related to equipment accreditation. According to the regulations of the United States Federal Communications Law (CFR 47 Part), all electronic products entering the United States require electromagnetic compatibility certification (except for some products specifically exempted by relevant provisions), known as FCC certification.

What is FCC-ID certification?

FCC-ID is one of the mandatory FCC certification modes applicable to wireless products with high technical difficulty. FCC-ID (Federal Communications Commission Identifier) is an identifier issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the purpose of identifying and tracking electronic devices and products. Every electronic product sold in the US market needs to obtain an independent FCC-ID to prove that it has passed FCC certification tests and complies with FCC regulations and requirements. Products with wireless signal transmission and reception capabilities require FCC ID application to be sold in the US market. Simply put, products sold in the US market with wireless functions such as WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, etc., need to apply for FCC ID certification. Products with wireless transmission frequencies such as wireless charging, car Bluetooth, visual doorbells, game controllers, remote controllers, all-in-one machines, advertising machines, smart lighting, voice robots, drones, remote-controlled planes/cars, smart homes, tire pressure monitors, Bluetooth weight scales, smartwatches, Bluetooth locators, pet locators, wireless keyboards/mice, Bluetooth selfie sticks, TWS earphones/Bluetooth headsets, wireless cameras, and so on, all need to apply for FCC-ID certification.

Examples of frequency ranges for wireless products:

01. Transmit frequency: 125KHz, 13.56MHz Common products: bus card readers, wireless chargers, access card readers;

02. Transmit frequency: 27MHz, 49MHz Common products: wireless mouse and keyboard, children's remote-controlled toy cars;

03. Common products: doorbell systems, alarm devices, remote switches; Transmit frequency: 315MHz, 433MHz (intermittent, periodic products, remote-controlled toys prohibited)

04. Transmit frequency: 88-108MHz Common products: car FM radio devices;

05. Transmit frequency: 902-928MHz, 2400-2483.5MHz, 5725-5850MHz Common products: remote-controlled toys, wireless mice, Bluetooth speakers, WIFI drones, smart home products.

What are the main testing items for FCC-ID?

Wireless products need to comply with FCC's electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency radiation requirements to obtain FCC certification. By conducting electromagnetic radiation tests, radio frequency performance tests, and electromagnetic compatibility tests, manufacturers can ensure the working performance and compatibility of Bluetooth headsets in electromagnetic environments, and smoothly pass FCC certification. Bluetooth headsets that have passed FCC certification can be legally sold and used in the US market, providing consumers with safe and reliable wireless communication products. Part 15B standard stipulates the radiation limits and electromagnetic compatibility requirements of devices in electromagnetic environments, while Part 15C standard specifies the radio frequency performance requirements of wireless communication devices. The test report includes performance indicators such as radio frequency output power, modulation characteristics, occupied bandwidth, spurious emissions at antenna ports, spurious radiation field strength, frequency stability, and spectrum characteristics, etc. FCC regulations generally specify the limits and test requirements for each performance indicator.

Requirements and requirements for FCC-ID certification materials:

1. FCC application form: The information such as the applicant company's name, address, contact information, product name and model, and applicable standards must be accurate;

2. FCC authorization letter: Must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into electronic documents;

3. FCC confidentiality letter: The confidentiality letter is an agreement between the applicant company and the TCB institution to keep the product information confidential. It must be signed and stamped by the contact person of the applicant company and scanned into electronic documents;

4. Block diagram: All crystals need to be drawn, along with crystal frequencies, and must match the circuit diagram;

5. Circuit diagram: Must match the crystal frequency, number of crystals, and crystal positions in the block diagram;

6. Line description: Must be in English, describing the functional principle of the product clearly;

7. User manual: Must contain FCC warning language;

8. Labels and label positions: Labels must have FCC ID numbers and statements, and the label positions must be prominent;

9. Interior and exterior photos of the product: The pictures must be clear and clear, with annotations added if necessary;

10. Test report: Testing must be completed, and the product must be comprehensively evaluated according to the standard terms.

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Points to note:

FCC ID certification must have the certified ID number stamped on the nameplate, for example: FCC ID AAAAAXXXXX, FCC ID = Grantee code + Product code.

The Grantee code consists of three digits, letters, or a combination thereof, and the Product code is composed of numbers, letters, and hyphens (-), with a maximum length of 14 characters, where a hyphen (-) counts as one character. Usually, when querying relevant certification information on the FCC official website, only the Grantee code needs to be entered.

What is the requirement for the US agent specified by FCC-ID?

According to US regulations, any foreign company engaged in manufacturing, preparing, propagating, compounding, or processing equipment imported into the United States must designate a US authorized agent for the enterprise.

The main functions of the US authorized representative are:

1. As the authorized representative designated by the manufacturer, responsible for contacting US regulatory agencies, and assisting in accident reports, notifications, recalls, etc., through its US authorized representative/US agent;

2. Retain manufacturer technical documents and communicate with the manufacturer and respond to questions when regulatory agencies raise issues;

3. The FCC/FCC-ID certification materials need to include the information of the US authorized representative: name, address, and phone number, etc.