Japan VCCI voluntary EMC testing for information technology equipment

Japan VCCI EMC Testing Services

Compatible Electronics holds direct NVLAP accreditation for VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 and all VCCI V-3 agreements at all three California locations — including above-1 GHz radiated disturbance measurement. Our ILAC MRA recognized test reports are accepted for VCCI Council registration.

NVLAP AccreditedVCCI-CISPR 32 AccreditedAbove-1 GHz CapabilityAll 3 CA Locations

Accredited VCCI Standards

Current

VCCI-CISPR 32 (2016)

VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 — radiated emissions 30 MHz to 6 GHz, conducted emissions 150 kHz to 30 MHz
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park
Class A (commercial/industrial) and Class B (residential) evaluations

Legacy V-3

VCCI V-3 Agreements

V-3 (2015.04) — including above-1 GHz radiated; Lake Forest, Brea, Newbury Park
V-3 (2014.04) — above 1 GHz; Lake Forest/Silverado
V-3 (2013.04) — above 1 GHz; Lake Forest/Silverado and Brea
V-3 (2012.04) — above 1 GHz; Lake Forest/Silverado and Brea
V-3 (2011.04) — above 1 GHz; Lake Forest/Silverado and Brea
V-3 (2008.04) — Brea

VCCI Classifications & Technical Measurements

Class A

Commercial / Industrial

Commercial, industrial, and business environments
Less stringent limits than Class B
Typical products: enterprise servers, network equipment, industrial controllers

Class B

Residential

Residential environments — stricter limits
Required for consumer products sold to the general public
Typical products: PCs, TVs, media players, home networking equipment

Measurements

What We Measure

Radiated emissions: 30 MHz to 6 GHz (including above 1 GHz per V-3)
Conducted emissions: 150 kHz to 30 MHz via LISN
3-meter and 10-meter distances; OATS or fully anechoic chamber
Quasi-peak detector; horizontal and vertical polarizations

VCCI Registration Process

VCCI compliance requires testing at a VCCI-recognized accredited laboratory followed by registration with the VCCI Council. Compatible Electronics’ ILAC MRA accreditation is recognized for VCCI testing, and our test reports include all data required for Council registration. Steps:

Step 1

Test at Accredited Lab

Test to VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 at Compatible Electronics
ILAC MRA accredited test report issued with NVLAP accreditation mark
Class A or Class B determination per product application

Step 2

VCCI Registration

Join VCCI Council as member (manufacturer) or engage a VCCI-registered agent
Submit test report and registration form to VCCI Council online system
Receive VCCI registration number

Step 3

Apply VCCI Mark

Affix VCCI mark with correct class designation to product and packaging
Include VCCI statement in product documentation per Council requirements
Maintain test records for audit

Real-World Testing Examples

Enterprise Network Switch — VCCI Class A with Above-1 GHz

A networking equipment manufacturer required VCCI registration for a 100G data center switch with clock harmonics above 1 GHz. Compatible Electronics performed VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 radiated emissions from 30 MHz to 6 GHz (including the above-1 GHz range per V-3 accreditation) at Lake Forest/Silverado. Multiple port utilization configurations were measured. Class A limits were confirmed. Parallel ANSI C63.4 (FCC Part 15B) and EN 55032 measurements from the same session delivered VCCI, FCC, and CE marking test reports together.

4K Streaming Media Player — VCCI Class B Consumer

A consumer electronics company needed VCCI Class B registration for a residential streaming media player for the Japanese retail market. Compatible Electronics performed VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 radiated and conducted emissions at the 3-meter distance, measuring HDMI and USB cable configurations at maximum emission. An above-1 GHz scan confirmed video processor harmonics within Class B limits. The VCCI test report was filed with the VCCI Council through the manufacturer's Japanese distributor. Combined FCC Part 15B testing in the same session delivered both the VCCI report and FCC SDoC simultaneously.

Medical Workstation PC — VCCI Class A ITE Component

A medical device company needed VCCI compliance for the PC workstation component of a patient monitoring system. While the complete system fell under IEC 60601-1-2, the PC component required VCCI Class A registration for Japanese regulatory documentation. Compatible Electronics performed VCCI-CISPR 32:2016 emissions at Lake Forest/Silverado. Class A limits were confirmed across 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The VCCI test report complemented the IEC 60601-1-2 system-level EMC report in the Japanese market authorization package.