Meaning
A standardized set of instructions published by the Federal Communications Commission defines the compliance rules for testing transmitters with multiple outputs. The document designated as fcc kdb 662911 dictates how to calculate the total conducted power and emissions when signals are correlated or uncorrelated. It ensures consistent measurement of multi-input multi-output systems.
Multi-Antenna Summation
Combining multiple outputs increases the effective output power because the signals can add constructively in space. This standard requires laboratories to sum the individual conducted powers either linearly or logarithmically based on the relationship between the signals. The summation method prevents underestimating the total emissions of the device.
Output Assessment
Testing laboratories measure each antenna port individually and combine the results mathematically to verify compliance. This process requires specialized test routines where the output of each chain is recorded across all channels and bandwidths. The aggregate value is then compared against the relevant regulatory limits.
Product Certification
Compliance with these guidelines is a mandatory step for securing approval to sell wireless hardware in the United States. The test reports generated by the laboratory are submitted to a telecommunication certification body for final review. A failure to apply these summation formulas correctly will lead to the rejection of the application.
The system’s certification dossier must include this detailed mathematical evidence to prove the hardware is safe.