Comprehensive Zigbee testing and certification services

Zigbee Testing & Certification Services

Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive Zigbee testing and certification services for manufacturers developing IEEE 802.15.4 products. Our NVLAP accredited laboratory performs RF compliance testing to support FCC, ETSI, ISED, and international certifications at three California locations.

NVLAP Accredited FCC Listed Lab ISO/IEC 17025:2017 3 California Locations

What is Zigbee?

Zigbee is a low-power, low-data-rate wireless mesh networking protocol based on IEEE 802.15.4. It is widely used in smart home automation, IoT devices, industrial control systems, and building automation. Zigbee devices operate primarily in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and are designed for battery-powered applications requiring long battery life and reliable mesh connectivity.

Zigbee Frequency Bands

Global

2.4 GHz ISM Band

16 channels with 5 MHz channel spacing; O-QPSK modulation; global operation.

Americas

915 MHz Band

10 channels; BPSK modulation; Americas regional operation.

Europe

868 MHz Band

1 channel; BPSK modulation; European regional operation.

RF Measurements Performed

Transmitter

Transmitter Measurements

Conducted output power
Radiated field strength and EIRP
Occupied bandwidth (99% method)
Spurious emissions and harmonics
Frequency accuracy and stability
Band edge emissions
Power spectral density
Transmit power vs. channel verification

Additional

Additional Testing

Receiver sensitivity (reference testing)
RF exposure evaluation per FCC OET 65 / RSS-102
All 16 channels at maximum power (2.4 GHz)
Duty cycle verification
Pre-compliance issue identification

Standards We Test To

USA

FCC Part 15.247

Spread spectrum intentional radiators in the 2.4 GHz and 915 MHz bands.

USA

ANSI C63.10 (2013)

Measurement procedures for unlicensed wireless devices; primary accredited FCC measurement standard. Accredited at all three locations.

EU / CE

ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2

Wideband data transmission at 2.4 GHz; required for CE marking of 2.4 GHz Zigbee devices under RED. Accredited at Brea.

EU / CE

ETSI EN 300 220

Short range devices at 868 MHz; required for CE marking of 868 MHz Zigbee operation in Europe.

EU / EMC

EN 301 489-3

EMC requirements for short range devices under RED; Article 3.1(b) compliance for Zigbee products.

Canada

RSS-247

Industry Canada digital transmission systems and LE-LAN devices; equivalent to FCC Part 15.247. Accredited at all three locations.

AU / NZ

AS/NZS 4268

Australia/New Zealand short range device standard for Zigbee products entering those markets.

Products We Test

Smart Home & Building

Smart home hubs and controllers
Smart lighting systems (bulbs, switches, dimmers)
Smart thermostats and HVAC controllers
Door/window sensors and security devices
Smart plugs and outlets
Building automation devices

Industrial & IoT

Industrial IoT sensors
Zigbee coordinators, routers, and end devices
Zigbee USB dongles and adapters
Medical monitoring devices with Zigbee

Certification Requirements

USA

FCC Certification (FCC ID)

Required per Part 15C for Zigbee intentional radiators sold in the US market.

CE Marking — ETSI EN 300 328

Required for Zigbee products sold in Europe under the Radio Equipment Directive.

Canada

ISED — RSS-247

Industry Canada certification required for Canadian market entry.

AU / NZ

RCM — AS/NZS 4268

Australia/New Zealand regulatory compliance mark required for those markets.

Note: Compatible Electronics performs the RF/regulatory compliance testing required for Zigbee Alliance (CSA) certification submissions. Interoperability certification is handled through the Zigbee Alliance program separately.

Real-World Testing Examples

Smart Home Hub — FCC + CE Marking

A manufacturer of a smart home gateway required FCC Certification and CE marking for their Zigbee + WiFi combo device. Compatible Electronics performed FCC Part 15C testing per ANSI C63.10 and ETSI EN 300 328 testing, measuring EIRP, spurious emissions, and occupied bandwidth across all 16 Zigbee channels, delivering test reports supporting both FCC ID and RED Declaration of Conformity.

Industrial Sensor Network — FCC + ISED

An industrial IoT company needed FCC and ISED certification for battery-powered Zigbee sensors deployed in factory automation. Testing included conducted output power measurements, spurious emission scans across 30 MHz to 1 GHz, and RF exposure evaluation confirming MPE compliance at the 20 cm separation distance specified in the user manual.

Smart Lighting Module — FCC Part 15C

A lighting OEM required FCC Part 15C certification for a Zigbee lighting control module embedded in LED fixtures. Testing covered all 16 channels at maximum power, band edge compliance, and duty cycle verification, with pre-compliance testing performed to identify emission issues before final certification testing.