MISA OPTION CloudGate, Technical Documentation Manual

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Option CloudGate - Last updated on 14/05/2014
the transmitter. Typically tests are required for RF output power, modulation characteristics, occupied
bandwidth, frequency stability and radiated spurious emissions. In addition the expansion card will
mostly be required to carry its own FCC ID.
When the expansion card makes use of an already certified radio module, the test results might be fully
or partially re-used and there's no need for a new FCC ID.
The FCC differentiates between licensed and unlicensed transmitters.
licensed transmitters: devices operating in a frequency that is licensed by the FCC (e.g. PCS 1900MHz or
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cellular 850MHz). The FCC strictly controls interference in these bands!
unlicensed transmitters: devices operating in unlicensed frequency bands. Different technologies can be
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used in these frequency bands and interference restrictions are less severe (e.g. 2.4GHz WLAN, Bluetooth,
Zigbee…).
Technical standards for licensed and unlicensed equipment are found in the various radio service rule
parts. Depending on the specficiations of your expansion card, testing is needed for the applicable
rule part(s). Some common rule parts include:
FCC Part 15C for Intentional Radiators (2.4GHz band);
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FCC Part 15E for UNII devices (5GHz band);
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FCC Part 24 Personal communications services (1900MHz band);
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Please visit the FCC website for more detailed info on the equipment authorization procedures and the
different FCC rule parts .
These FCC tests can be executed in authorised test labs.
Industry Canada (IC)
When you want to sell/use your expansion card in both Canada and USA, it is advised to do the IC and
FCC testing together. Typically the same testing can be performed, resulting in reduced testing costs.
Expansion card without wireless transmitter
Digital devices without transmitter are typically categorized as "interference causing equipment".
These devices shall comply with ICES-003 requirements for Digital Apparatus and are approved through
the method of Self-Declaration of Compliance (SDoC). Similar as FCC Part 15B devices, compliance is
checked for conducted and radiated emissions. When compliant with the limits, the product shall
carry a compliance label stating “CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A)” for a typical Class A device.
These ICES-003 tests can be executed in authorised test labs.
Expansion card with wireless transmitters