The Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU) provides a high level of protection for citizens within certain voltage limits and applies to European markets.

LVD testing (Low Voltage Directive Test) is a test that confirms the compliance of CE marked devices with the CE marking criteria. It guarantees the safety of devices powered by electrical energy.

LVD testing aims to ensure the safety of electrical and electronic products with an input or output voltage within a certain range and benefits fully from the single market. It comprises of 11 safety objectives, and addresses all risks from using electrical equipment, including electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards. It also covers health risks associated with noise, vibration and ergonomic factors. It was brought into force by the European Commission on 20 April 2016 and applies to all member states.

What does the Low Voltage Directive cover?

Generally speaking, the Low Voltage Directive applies to devices and their power supply units that can be plugged into the power socket. Hence, it covers both consumer electronics and AC adapters.

About the low voltage directive (LVD) covers health and safety risks in electrical equipment, including input or output voltage.

50 and 1000 V for alternating current

75 and 1500 V for direct current

And it Applies to a wide range of electrical devices for both consumer and professional use, such as:

Electrical appliances

Lighting equipment

Electrical cables

Power Supply Units

Laser equipment

Components

Electrical toys

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing（EMC Testing）

Analyzing the ability of electronic devices to operate as expected in proximity to other electronic devices or in the presence of electromagnetic emissions.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing measures the ability of equipment or systems to function satisfactorily in their electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbance to anything in that environment.

EMC Directive 2014/30/E limits electromagnetic emissions from equipment to ensure that, when used as intended, such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication, as well as other equipment. The directive also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions, when used as intended.

What kinds of products are applicable for EMC testing?

Medical

Equipment susceptible to RF emissions can be fatal for the patients. The FDA requires all devices to meet the IEC standards.

Consumer goods

Devices such as smartphones, Xboxes, lighting products home appliance products and laptops that connect to Wi-Fi need to undergo EMC testing before entering the market.

Automotive

Car products require EMC testing for car engines, radios, and in-connected car features. The increasing electrification of cars makes EMC testing more important than before.

Industrial

Equipment used in the manufacturing environment, such as machineries, control systems, robotics need to be EMC compatible.

EMC testing is a mandatory requirement in most markets, including Europe, the US, China, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Electromagnetic compatibility testing is necessary to help you meet regulatory requirements, improve product performance, identify potential safety issue, increase marketability, and reduce the risk of costly non-compliance.

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Radio Equipment Directive (RED Testing)

Applicable to all EU Member States, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) covers the standards for wireless devices used in the European Union.
The EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) was introduced in 2016 to establish manufacturing standards for radio products relating to their health and safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and efficient use of the radio spectrum.

Manufacturers and distributors of radio equipment who wish to sell to the EU’s 500 million consumers must prove their compliance by affixing a RED CE mark to their products. It also provides the basis for further regulation governing some additional aspects. These include technical features for the protection of privacy, personal data and against fraud.

The Radio Equipment Directive also provides the basis for further regulation covering aspects such as:

Protection of personal data

Protection against fraud

Interoperability

Access to emergency services

Compliance of combined radio software and equipment

What is the product scope of RED?

The Radio Equipment Directive covers radio equipment, which the directive defines as an electronic product that either intentionally emits and receives radio waves, or includes an accessory permitting the intentional emission and reception of radio waves for communicative purposes.

It covers most of radio equipments, including the following products:

Mobile phones

Laptops

Radars

Broadcasting devices

Fitness devices

Smartwatches

Routers

Radio transceivers

Devices with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS capabilities

RED CE mark is important. To legally sell these products in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA), manufacturers and distributors must ensure their product displays a CE mark. Failure to do so may result in fines, products being banned and recall.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC Testing)

The Federal Communications Commission regulates radio frequency (RF) devices in electronic products.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is in charge of the development, enforcement and implementation of regulations that Congress set forth in the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates all products containing radio transmitters, including radio, telecom and satellite equipment in areas such as electromagnetic interference, radio frequency (RF) exposure and spectrum allocation. For manufacturers of these products to export a product into the United States, FCC certification must be achieved.

Why is an FCC certification important?

Mobile communications equipment and other products capable of radio communication must be certified compliant by a Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) appointed by the FCC before being placed on the market. Non-compliance may lead to costly delays, fines and forfeitures, as well as reputation-damaging product recalls.

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