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CC2652R7: Regulatory Certification

Ian Storck
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: CC2652R7
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC2652R, CC2652RSIP

I'm trying to figure out what is required for certification of a product using this IC (CC2652R7). We are using the TI proprietary RF protocol. On this page: https://www.ti.com/tool/download/CC26XX-REPORTS/7.20.00.00 I see that the CC2652RSIPMOT is certified to FCC, ISED, CE, UK regulations. On that same page, I see that CC2652R is listed under "Supported products & hardware".

I've seen other references say that an IC cannot be certified, because it is the full end application (module, PCB, antenna, etc) that must be certified. (Example: https://e2e.ti.com/support/wireless-connectivity/zigbee-thread-group/zigbee-and-thread/f/zigbee-thread-forum/694835/cc2652r-fcc-certification-of-rf-ics-and-rf-pcb-board-and-modules) However, this conflicts with the FCC certification statement in the CC2652RSIP datasheet, which implies that the IC itself is certified. Our compliance consultant also tells us that individual ICs can be certified. 

Are the CC2652R and CC2652R7 FCC certified? Or is it only the CC2652RSIPMOT certified? If the CC2652R7 is not certified, can you advise if there are any plans for this product to be certified? Or is it expected that any users of this product go through full suite of compliance testing? 

Thank you very much.

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    TI__Genius 12260 points

    Hi Ian,

    I  hope all is well and apologies for the delay. I believe there is some confusion here. The CC2652RSIP is a certified system-in-package module. That means that it meets the 8 rules governed by the FCC such that it can hold a certification (https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/comments/GetPublishedDocument.html?id=50&tn=916170):

    Single-modular transmitter is a self-contained physically delineated component that can demonstrate compliance independent of the host operating conditions, and complies with all eight requirements of the Section 15.212(a)(1) and summarized below. See Section 15.212 for more detailed information, and Section 2.901 (and subsections that follow) for general certification requirements.

    (i) The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. Physical/discrete and tuning capacitors may be located external to the shield but must be on the module assembly.

    (ii) The module must have buffered modulation/data inputs to ensure that the device will comply with the Part 15 requirements with any type of input signal.

    (iii) The module must contain power supply regulation on the module.

    (iv) The module must contain a permanently-attached antenna, or contain a unique antenna connector, and be marketed or operated only with specific antenna(s), per Sections 15.203, 15.204(b), 15.204(c), 15.212(a), 2.929(b).

    (v) The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand-alone configuration.

    (vi) The module must be labelled with its permanently fixed FCC ID label, or use an electronic display (See KDB Publication 997198 about labelling requirements).

    (vii) The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter. The grantee must provide comprehensive instructions to explain compliance requirements.

    (viii) The module must comply with RF Exposure requirements. For any transmitters intended for use in portable devices, SAR compliance must be demonstrated to be independent of the host device. See KDB Publication 447498 item 2 as a guide to determine if a transmitter can be tested without being limited to a host device. If SAR can only be demonstrated in specific host types or platforms, then the module type must be limited.

    In contract the CC2652R and the CC2652R7 are simply ICs and thus do not meet the 8 rules above. Thus when using the IC the customer must certify their product according to the FCC rules, vs reusing the FCC certification of a certified module.

    I hope this helps.

    Thanks,

    Riz