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FCC & TCB Approvals
FCC & TCB Approvals
TÜV Rheinland of North America has been operating as a TCB since June 2000 for processing FCC Approvals for Telecommunications Terminal Equipment under Part 68. As of April 24, 2001, our TCB scope has expanded to include RF (wireless) device approvals under FCC Parts 15, 90, 95, 97 and others where TCB approvals are allowed by the FCC.
- What is a TCB?
- Which products require Certification under the FCC rules?
- What equipment can a TCB approve?
- Can approvals still be submitted directly to FCC?
- How long does a TCB approval take?
What is a TCB?
A TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body) is a non-governmental body accredited by ANSI to review applications and issue FCC Certification grants of approval for devices requiring approvals.
Which products require Certification under the FCC rules?
All intentional radiators (transmitter) require certification regardless of their power or license for use.
Scanning receivers are the only unintentional radiators requiring certification. However, certain devices for the Declaration of Conformity procedure may optionally use the certification procedure such as Class B personal computer.
What equipment can a TCB approve?
A TCB can approve most equipment that requires FCC certification. Examples of equipment that TCB may not currently approve include devices that require routine SAR/MPE measurement and devices for which evaluation procedures have not been published. For instance, a device which would require SAR/MPE measurements is a 5 Watt handheld two way radio and a device for which measurement procedures have not been published is a UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) transmitter under FCC Part 15 Subpart E.
Can approvals still be submitted directly to FCC?
Yes, it can. However, certain categories including personal computers and peripherals which can use the Declaration of Conformity Procedure are excluded.
How long does a TCB approval take?
Once all required testing and documentation is complete, most TCB approvals can be made in 2-3 weeks or less.