Wireless RF Testing — FCC Part 15 & Part 18

Compatible Electronics is your trusted partner for comprehensive wireless and RF compliance testing. Our NVLAP accredited, FCC Listed Test Laboratory handles everything from digital device emissions to intentional radiator certification and ISM equipment — supporting US, Canadian, European, and international market entry from three Southern California locations.

NVLAP Accredited FCC Listed Lab ILAC-MRA ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Complete FCC Wireless & RF Testing Under One Roof

From measuring radiated and conducted emissions of digital devices to certifying intentional radiators and ISM equipment — Compatible Electronics offers the full spectrum of FCC Part 15 and Part 18 testing services. Our engineers and NVLAP accredited facilities at all three California locations ensure accurate, well-documented results that satisfy FCC equipment authorization requirements and support international certifications in parallel.

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Semi-Anechoic Facilities

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Wireless RF Testing Overview

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FCC Certification Testing Services Overview

Complete overview of our FCC certification and compliance testing capabilities. Covers FCC ID (Certification), SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity), and Verification — the three authorization procedures for bringing radio frequency devices to the US market.

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Why Partner With Compatible Electronics?

By utilizing Compatible Electronics NVLAP accredited testing (Lab Codes: 200063-0, 200527-0, and 200528-0), FCC Listed Test Laboratory status, and ILAC-MRA certification for your RF compliance testing, you can expect:

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Efficient overall process delivery and reporting

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Lab scheduling access to meet your testing needs and deadlines

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The most current FCC regulations and measurement protocols applied

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Technical pre-compliance consulting for product development

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Rapid project commencement on short notice

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Competitive quotations

🔍 Witness your testing in person — customers are welcome to observe our testing process at any of our Southern California locations: Lake Forest (949-587-0400) · Brea (714-579-0500) · Newbury Park (805-480-4044)

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FCC Part 15 Testing

Comprehensive testing for all FCC Part 15 device categories — unintentional radiators, intentional radiators, U-NII devices, and more

Part 15B / 15C / 15E

FCC Part 15 Testing Services

FCC Part 15 governs RF devices in the United States, covering both unintentional radiators (digital devices that emit RF as a byproduct) and intentional radiators (wireless transmitters). Full Part 15 compliance testing at all three California locations.

Class A and Class B digital devices
Intentional radiators — WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, sub-GHz
U-NII 5 GHz and 6 GHz devices

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Subpart B

FCC Part 15B — Unintentional Radiator Testing

Part 15B regulates digital devices that generate RF energy as a byproduct of their operation. Accredited measurement per ANSI C63.4 at all three California locations for both Class A (commercial) and Class B (residential) devices.

Class A and Class B radiated and conducted emissions
Computing equipment, peripherals, power supplies, LED lighting
SDoC and Verification authorization paths

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Subpart C

FCC Part 15C — Intentional Radiator Testing

Part 15C regulates devices designed to generate and emit RF energy — including WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and proprietary sub-GHz radios. FCC Certification (FCC ID) required for all intentional radiators.

902 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz ISM band devices
WiFi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, Z-Wave
ANSI C63.10 (2013) — accredited at all three locations

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Subpart E — U-NII

FCC Part 15E — U-NII Device Testing

Part 15E governs Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands — covering WiFi 5 GHz and WiFi 6E (6 GHz). Non-DFS testing in-house; DFS coordinated through partner laboratory.

U-NII-1, U-NII-3 — non-DFS in-house testing
U-NII-5 6 GHz (WiFi 6E) — in-house testing
DFS U-NII-2A / 2C — coordinated through partner lab

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FCC Part 18 — ISM Equipment Testing

Industrial, Scientific, and Medical equipment that intentionally generates RF energy for non-telecommunications purposes

FCC OST/MP-5 · EN 55011 · ICES-001

FCC Part 18 ISM Equipment Testing

Part 18 regulates ISM equipment — RF plastic welders, microwave ovens, diathermy, ultrasonic cleaners, and RF lighting that generate RF energy locally for industrial, scientific, or medical purposes. Accredited for FCC OST/MP-5, EN 55011, and ICES-001.

FCC OST/MP-5 — accredited at all three California locations
EN 55011 — EU ISM standard for parallel certification
ICES-001 — Industry Canada equivalent to Part 18

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Measurement Standards

NVLAP accredited measurement procedures that underpin FCC compliance testing — referenced by the FCC in its equipment authorization rules

FCC Part 15B Reference Standard

ANSI C63.4 — Unintentional Radiator Measurements

ANSI C63.4 (2014) is the primary FCC-referenced measurement standard for Part 15B unintentional radiator compliance. Covers radiated and conducted emissions measurement methods for digital devices from 9 kHz to 40 GHz.

Radiated emissions — 3 m and 10 m test distance measurements
Conducted emissions — AC mains measurements
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park

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FCC Part 15C / 15E Reference Standard

ANSI C63.10 — Unlicensed Wireless Device Measurements

ANSI C63.10 (2013) defines the test procedures for measuring compliance of unlicensed wireless devices (intentional radiators) under FCC Part 15 Subparts C, D, E, F, G, and H. Primary measurement standard for WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, and U-NII devices.

Part 15C intentional radiators — WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, sub-GHz
Part 15E U-NII — 5 GHz and 6 GHz WiFi (non-DFS)
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park

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Why Choose Compatible Electronics for Wireless RF Testing?

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NVLAP Accredited (Lab Codes 200063-0, 200527-0, 200528-0)

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant, ILAC-MRA signatory, and FCC Listed Test Laboratory. Accredited scope covers ANSI C63.4, ANSI C63.10, FCC OST/MP-5, EN 55011, RSS-247, RSS-248, and more.

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7 Semi-Anechoic Facilities

Seven chambers across Southern California to accommodate your schedule — customers welcome to observe testing in person at any location.

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FCC + ISED + CE Marking in One Session

Parallel test reports for US FCC, Industry Canada ISED, and EU CE marking from a single test visit — reducing schedule and cost for multi-market launches.

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Full FCC Part 15 Scope

Accredited for unintentional radiators (Part 15B), intentional radiators (Part 15C), and U-NII devices (Part 15E) — the complete FCC Part 15 testing suite.

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Pre-Compliance Testing

Diagnostic scans to identify emissions problems and their sources early in development — before formal compliance testing to reduce re-test risk and cost.

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3 California Locations

Lake Forest/Silverado (949-587-0400), Brea (714-579-0500), and Newbury Park (805-480-4044) — fast turnaround options available at all three facilities.