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PCB Design Certification - FCC and CE Compliance Guide

Robert Feranec via YouTube

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Learn essential FCC and CE certification requirements for PCB design in this comprehensive 2-hour video featuring expert Clemens Mayer. Discover the fundamental differences between FCC and CE regulations, understand what constitutes a module according to FCC standards, and explore where to locate compliance documents and standards. Master the process of determining which certifications your specific product requires, distinguish between lab reports and declarations of conformity, and navigate the complexities of sub-assemblies in certification processes. Examine the step-by-step approach to EU compliance, including self-certification procedures and common misuses of CE marking. Analyze real-world examples including Arduino-compatible ESP32 development kits, Bluetooth-connected action cameras, long-range WiFi door alarms, and dancing robot kits to understand practical certification applications. Explore cost considerations, pre-compliance testing strategies, and when utilizing certified modules makes strategic sense for your designs. Understand that compliance extends beyond RED and EMC requirements, learn about setting up your own pre-compliance testing environment, and discover professional resources for certification assistance. Gain practical insights into determining certification requirements for your specific products and identify when to seek professional certification support.

Syllabus

00:00 What is this video about
01:28 Why is this topic important?
04:05 Overview of the video
06:29 What the FCC considers a module
10:37 Difference between FCC and CE
22:50 Where to find compliance documents and standards
28:11 How to know which certification your product needs
33:46 Lab report vs. Declaration of conformity
38:30 Sub-assemblies
43:10 Steps to EU compliance
45:27 Self-certification
47:04 Misuse of CE marking
51:07 Costs
52:02 How to obtain CE marking
57:07 Pre-compliance testing
1:00:06 When does a module make sense?
1:07:24 Compliance is more than RED and EMC
1:14:15 Own pre-compliance setup
1:17:03 Example: Arduino compatible Devkit with ESP32
1:30:03 Example: Bluetooth connected action camera
1:34:46 Example: Long range Wifi Door Alarm
1:37:30 Example: Dancing Robot Kit
1:45:21 How to figure it out for your product
1:49:04 Who can help with certification
1:56:03 How Smander can help
2:00:49 Outro

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Robert Feranec

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