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Questions tagged [certification]

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Which products should have FCC certification and about how much does that cost?

I'm aware that nobody actually does this at the hobbyist level, that successful commercial products have been launched without certification, and it's probably something I can't afford if I have to ask. However, I've always wondered about the…
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Does my Arduino-based device need FCC certification?

I've built a small consumer device that contains an Arduino Nano. It's coupled to a custom daughter board that allows it to pulse a 12V electromagnet at about 1 hertz as well as inteface to some sensors. It does not intentionally produce any RF…
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Things to watch out when applying FCC CE

I have a Bluetooth remote control device that uses 2 AA batteries. Due to positive feedback and responses, I'm thinking to sell it to the mass market. Thus I need FCC certification. After reading many articles including all the FCC related questions…
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What is this circular symbol on my SD card?

I have bought a SD card, same as in the picture below. I have found a completely new logo printed on that. I have searched on the internet for this logo, but didn't find anything. Can anyone here tell me what's it? Thank you.
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Symbols: Double-arrow circle enclosed "10" on electronic appliances

What does the symbol that says 10 inside the double arrowed circle mean? I have seen a similar symbol on another appliance that had the number 25
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At what level of complexity should I consider UL listing my widget?

I am interested in making a widget to sell, but it will probably have a small market and small volume. At what level of complexity should I consider UL listing (or otherwise certifying) my widget? I presume that device complexity is the range I…
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Are USB protocol and connector free or are they patented?

For a hobbyist developing a device, certification is not pleasant. I am wondering if implementing USB in any way is patented or needs a certification? I am concerned about both protocol (USB-2,3) and headers (USB-A, B, C). I am also curious if the…
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How to find out which certificates (FCC, CE etc.) are necessary for a product?

Is there any way to find out which certificates are necessary for an electronic device to be sold / imported into US / Europe / Asia? FCC and CE are common knowledge, but then there are other certificates absence of which can cause problems (like…
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Certification for automotive accessories?

I have read a number of posts here relating to certification of devices for sale in the US, but the majority of them pertain to emitters such as BLE and Wi-Fi. To keep it simple, I have 2 microcontroller based automotive devices that I have taken…
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What certifications are required to sell a home kitchen appliance in the USA?

I have read what the possible answers might be however someone may have had a recent experience dealing in this area. If I wanted to sell an automatic soup maker in the US (please keep in mind that this unit will use a DC motor not AC motor for…
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Do you need to UL Certified the enclosure with the board inside?

I want to use the RaspberryPI in an industrial environment that requires all devices have UL certification. The RaspberryPI board has UL certification but there is currently no enclosures that are certified. I have been told the UL certification…
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How can one verify if the FCC/CE certification mark on an electronic component or product is genuine?

Some companies can be unscrupulous and simply paste a label to fake FCC CE. How can one be sure the label is real? Is there a website for checking the validity of the FCC CE mark?
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What certification do you need to sell electronic device to US market?

Other than FCC and RoHS statement, what other certifications do you need to have in order to sell your product to US Market? My device is a remote control using Bluetooth Module. Operate using 4 x AA battery . The Bluetooth module is already…
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FCC Part 15 Class B Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

I'm familiar with Part 15 FCC testing for intentional radiators (3 meter limits of certain power, must be filed with FCC, requires accredited lab), but I'm a little unclear on the Class B unintentional radiators? I know from another product we…
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How often does EMC certification have to be repeated (especially in Australia)?

I realise that this may be largely legal in nature and may be off topic, but I think that the users of this site are most likely to be able to answer accurately, so I shall ask and risk being shot down! We have a device (which I helped to design)…
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