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4.5 Certification

4.5.1 General aspects on the “module” concept

This gives some clarifications about the “module” definition given by FCC.

Single-modular

transmitter has to comply with all eight following requirements:

i. The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. Physical components

and tuning capacitor(s) may be located external to the shield, but must be on the module

assembly;

ii. The module must have buffered modulation/data inputs to ensure that the device will comply

with Part 15 requirements with any type of input signal;

iii. The module must contain power supply regulation on the module;

iv. The module must contain a permanently attached antenna, or contain a unique antenna

connector, and be marketed and operated only with specific antenna(s), per Sections

15.203, 15.204(b), 15.204(c), 15.212(a), 2.929(b);

v. The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand-alone configuration;

vi. The module must be labelled with its permanently affixed FCC ID label, or use an electronic

display (See KDB Publication 784748 about labelling requirements);

vii. The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter including all the

conditions provided in the integration instructions by the grantee;

viii. The module must comply with RF exposure requirements (see discussions below).

Single-modular transmitter can demonstrate compliance (EMC, SAR, HAC) independent of

the host.

Limited single-modular

transmitter:

Limited single-modular transmitter is a transmitter that does not meet all eight requirements, but may

rely on a specific host and applicable operating conditions for compliance. For instance, the

shielding, buffered I/O or power regulation may be provided by a specific host. In these cases the

module would be “Limited” to the specific host providing those requirements.

A modular is designated as “limited” when compliance is demonstrated in a particular product

configuration. For example, it may be installed in a specific host for demonstrating compliance for

EMC, SAR or HAC requirements.

For Limited single- modular transmitter, compliance with EMC, SAR, HAC can only be demonstrated

for particular product configurations. Certification must be tested in the particular host.

Check the document

996369.pdf

from FCC for more details.