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ETSI EN 302 268
Meaning
Harmonized standards establish the technical requirements for short range radar equipment operating in the frequency range from 24.05 GHz to 24.50 GHz. The etsi en 302 268 document specifically governs automotive radar used for applications like collision warning and cruise control. It sets limits on transmitter power and spurious emissions to ensure coexistence in shared bands.
Compliance with this standard permits the placement of the CE mark on products for the European market.
Emission Limit
Strict constraints on unwanted radiation protect sensitive radio services located in adjacent frequency bands. The etsi en 302 268 specification requires that power levels outside the primary operating band remain below defined decibel levels per megahertz. Measuring these emissions involves high precision spectrum analyzers and calibrated horn antennas in anechoic chambers.
This limit ensures that automotive radar does not interfere with fixed satellite services.
Test Procedure
Verification requires peak and average power measurements across the full operating temperature range.
Market Access
Declaration of conformity hinges on successful laboratory testing against the requirements of this specific standard. A technical construction file must include test reports and internal photographs of the radar unit. Because etsi en 302 268 is a harmonized standard, it provides a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the radio equipment directive.
National authorities monitor the market to ensure that all sold devices maintain these performance levels over their life cycle. Periodic updates to the standard may require reassessment of existing hardware.