Certification of Intentional Transmitters

The Elite Advantage-  FCC, Canada, and European Union at one stop.

Elite is an ISO 17025 accredited test laboratory and a recognized Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) for the FCC, Foreign Certification Body (FCB) for Canada, and Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) notified body for the European Union. These credentials assure the speedy and convenient processing of your transmitter test and approval by one firm under one project.

FCC Certification

Elite is designated by the United States government as an accredited Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB). We provide FCC certification services to manufacturers of radio-frequency transmitting devices. Since Elite is an experienced and accredited test lab and a FCC certification body, compliance requirements are achieved faster, more conveniently, and with unmatched customer service.

• As a TCB Elite can offer one-stop, full service compliance services. You can now test, consult and certify with one company.
• Elite’s TCB services ensure a quick certification process. Certification at Elite typically takes less than one week or if required, we can get it done in a single day.
• We provide ease of access to our regulatory consultants to answer all your compliance questions.
• SAR and MPE evaluation. We can certify all types of portable and mobile devices.
• Compliance certification services for Canada and the European Union. Our expertise extends beyond the USA. 

For TCB questions Contact Dan Crowder at decrowder@elitetest.com

European RF Transmitter Compliance

Elite is a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) for the European Union for the Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE Directive) 1999/5/EC. With these credentials, Elite can review technical files and issue a notified body opinion regarding the compliance of a RF transmitter, receiver, or telecom system. The notified body opinion is required as stated in 1999/E/EC Annex IV.

Canada Certification

Elite is recognized by Industry Canada as a certification body for RF transmitters. Being a U.S. and Canadian approval body means Elite can save time and cost for transmitter manufacturers when their markets cover North America.

Latin America

In association with Net Connection Corporation, Elite can further the market reach for your transmitter by offering compliance solutions into Central and South America.   Contact Elite for further details on global market access for transmitters.

Asia & Other Markets

Access for transmitter certification in other parts of the world can be completed through collaboration with Elite associate partners.  Contact Elite for further details on global market access for transmitters.

The Elite Certification Process

The process for testing and certification of intentional transmitters begins with a review of your product and market access needs by Elite application engineers and technical support staff.  We identify applicable RF test requirements as well as other conformity considerations such as electrical safety and RF hazards evaluations (SAR).  Start your TCB certification by downloading the applicable certification forms and checklists.

Certification Documents

• Certification System Overview
• Certification Agreement
• FCC Application
• Industry Canada Application
• Certification Checklist

The next steps involve testing the transmitter according to the applicable requirements.  Elite engineers identify the test configuration required for your product, assist with the setup then complete all tests.

Concurrent with the testing phase, Elite certification specialists help you through the administrative and technical data evaluation phase. We have forms, checklists and other supportive documents which will guide you through the process assuring your certification or conformity assessment comes together in the shortest time possible.      

In the shortest possible time, Elite will grant the FCC certification, Canadian certification, and offer a Statement of Opinion for the European Union.

Finally, Elite will complete the data transmittal requirements or conduct country notifications where applicable and if necessary perform product surveillance evaluations (as required by FCC).

Elite TCB Process Complete Flow Chart

Certification Considerations of Automotive Radios with Bluetooth Transmitters.

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