Download Guide to FCC Certification - Part 15C

4 Administrative Evaluation
> Step 13 (Admin Eval) - Modular Certification
The FCC provides an equipment authorization certification for modular transmitters. A
single-modular transmitter is a self-contained physically delineated component that can
demonstrate compliance independent of the host operating conditions, and complies with
all eight of the following requirements
1.
The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded.
2.
The module must have buffered modulation/data inputs to ensure that the device will comply with the Part 15 requirements with any type of
input signal.
3.
The module must contain power supply regulation on the module.
4.
The module must contain a permanently-attached antenna, or contain a unique antenna connector, and be marketed or operated only with
specific antenna(s).
5.
The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand-alone configuration.
6.
The module must be labelled with its permanently fixed FCC ID label, or use an electronic display.
7.
The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter. The grantee must provide comprehensive instructions to explain
compliance requirements.
8.
The module must comply with RF Exposure requirements. For any transmitters intended for use in portable devices, SAR compliance must be
demonstrated to be independent of the host device.
A certification exhibit that describes compliance with all eight requirements shall be provided for the administrative review. Contact
Elite for information on other types of modular approval, i.e. Limited modular and split modular certifications.
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