Consumer Electronics and EMC Regulation

Abstract

Consumer electronic devices both generate and receive radio frequency interference (RFI). CW and broadband signals emanate from such equipment. There are many documented cases of RFI involving sometimes unlikely sources. Radiations are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, and these are administered by the FCC Laboratory. It would behoove the equipment designer to understand the applicable rules. Staff at the Commission's Laboratory may be consulted in this regard.