AWR1642: FCC/CE approvals

A related question is, is the device solely intended for automotive applications? Is it still possible to use the device for other consumer applications?

Hello Sergei, Andrew,
77-79Ghz is not a free ISM band but can be used for specific applications , and for that you don't need a licence. All you need is to get the certification from the regional regulatory body (like FCC or CE) that your product complies to the regulations for that band usage in the region.

Regulatory requirements vary from region to region . In Europe for example the 76-77 Ghz band is allowed to be used for vehicular radars , traffic monitoring and railway crossing. The 77-81Ghz band is allowed to be used for short range vehicular radar. The 75-85Ghz band can be used for non automotive applications like level probing (tank level sensing).
In US also the 75-85 Ghz band is allowed for level sensing applications. Presently for automotive radar only the 76-77Ghz band is allowed but there is a proposal to allow the full 76-81Ghz band for vehicular radar and 76-77Ghz for fixed infrastructure applications.

So to answer your question, this device can be used for non automotive applications as well.

Regards,
Vivek

Hello Vivek, 

Could you share the names of the CE (ENxxxxxx) and FCC (which part and subsection) standards that apply for this frequency band ?

I would be interested in using your reference IWR1443 in a drone but I don't know if the standards allow that. 

Thanks,

Pierre-Alain

Hello Pierre,
The present standards for EU are ETSI EN 301 091 , ETSI EN 302 264 , ETSI EN 303 360 , ETSI EN 302 729 , ETSI EN 302 372 .
In US The standards are 47 CFR §15.253, FCC-15-16, 47 CFR §15.256

Some of the above are pending approvals. On the specific use case of drones I can try to get more information if these standards cover that.

Regards,
Vivek

I would really appreciate.
I've also ask an accreditec lab. I'll let you know their answer.
Thank you,
Pierre-Alain

Hello Pierre,

On the EU side the ETSI 303 360 might be covering this application. On the FCC side its not presently clear if drones are allowed to operate in 76-81Ghz band.

Regards,

Vivek

Vivek,

My question is related to motion sensing for consumer applications, e.g. an alternative to touch sensing.

Are there any applicable existing certifications?  What would be the best way to determine the final ruling, e.g. contacting the FCC and/or applying for certification?

Thanks again,

Andrew

Hello Andrew,
Typically the certification house has the latest information regarding the regulations and their applicability. You can contact a certification company explaining your use case and they should be able to provide you the details based on the regions you are looking for.

Regards,
Vivek

Hello Vivek,

This standard (EN 303 360) concerns Rotorcraft.

Do you have a contact at the FCC to ask them if your product can be mounted inside a small drone ?

Thank you,

Pierre-Alain