FCC FCC ID Labeling & Documentation Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the FCC's 'Equipment Authorization System' (EAS) and what information does it contain?

Accepted Answer

An online database where all FCC equipment authorization applications are submitted and grants are publicly accessible

Answer

The FCC's Equipment Authorization System (EAS, formerly TCBF and FCC Connect) is the online portal for submitting equipment authorization applications, where granted authorizations and associated documents become publicly searchable.

Question 2

What is a 'Declaration of Conformity' (DoC) and how does it differ from Certification under FCC rules?

Accepted Answer

A DoC is a self-declaration by the responsible party that a device meets FCC standards without third-party review; Certification requires review by a TCB or the FCC

Answer

Under FCC Part 2, a Declaration of Conformity (now called Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or SDoC) allows the responsible party to self-declare compliance with FCC rules based on their own testing, without submitting to a TCB, while Certification requires independent third-party review.

Question 3

What information must be included in the user manual or documentation accompanying an FCC-certified device?

Accepted Answer

FCC compliance statements, interference notices, and instructions for proper use to maintain compliance including any restrictions on use near other equipment

Answer

FCC rules require that user manuals include specified compliance statements (e.g., Part 15.105 notice for Class B devices), interference notices, and any conditions of the authorization such as restrictions on antenna types or installation requirements.

Question 4

What is the FCC Part 15.19 labeling statement required for unintentional radiators?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is subject to two conditions: it may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received

Answer

FCC Part 15.19 requires unintentional radiators to bear a statement that the device complies with Part 15 rules and must meet two conditions: it must not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Question 5

What is a 'product code' in the context of an FCC ID, and who assigns it?

Accepted Answer

An alphanumeric code chosen by the applicant (responsible party) that uniquely identifies the specific device model within their grantee code

Answer

The product code is the second part of the FCC ID, selected by the applicant to uniquely identify a specific device model, and must not be reused for a different device that is materially different from the original authorized model.

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FCC FCC ID Labeling & Documentation Requirements 2