How to make a PCB FCC and CE compliant

[garvind25]

Hi,



Can anyone tell me how to make a PCB FCC and CE compliant? I am new to this concept of FCC and CE compliance. What tools (preferably free tools) are available to check the same? Is anyone aware of FCC and CE compliance workflow/ process of making a PCB FCC and CE compliant?



Looking forward to your response.

Thanks and Regards,

Arvind Gupta.

 

[barry]

there are no free tools to test FCC compliance, That requires sophisticated (expensive)RF test instruments. CE compliance is a broader requirement; whereas FCC compliance only entails RF emission and susceptibility, CE has other requirements as well, e.g., safety. The target market also impacts the specific requirements.

I assume you are talking about a populated PCB, not just the bare board.

 

[FvM]

Compliance with EMI and safety regulations is required for complete devices brought on the market, not printed circuit assemblies.

What kind of devices are producing?

 

[garvind25]

there are no free tools to test FCC compliance, That requires sophisticated (expensive)RF test instruments. CE compliance is a broader requirement; whereas FCC compliance only entails RF emission and susceptibility, CE has other requirements as well, e.g., safety. The target market also impacts the specific requirements.

I assume you are talking about a populated PCB, not just the bare board.

OK. Thanks for the response. Yes, I was talking about populated PCBs.