Meaning
Regulatory standards established by the United States government for unlicensed national information infrastructure devices define the rules for high speed wireless operation in the five gigahertz band. Compliance with fcc part 15e is mandatory for any module or connected product emitting radio frequency energy in this spectrum. It sets strict boundaries on transmit power, spectral density and out of band emissions to prevent interference with critical radar systems.
The rules govern both indoor and outdoor transmitters, applying different limits to each category depending on their potential to disrupt satellite communications.
Technical Specification
Transmitters must implement dynamic frequency selection when operating on shared channels to avoid military and weather radar signals. This mechanism requires the radio to scan for radar signatures before transmitting. The rule also restricts the maximum equivalent isotropic radiated power to specific milliwatt limits based on the sub-band used.
Compliance Test
Laboratories evaluate the device by injecting simulated radar pulses and monitoring the channel vacation time. This test ensures that the hardware halts transmissions within the specified milliseconds of detecting a radar presence. The test data are compiled into a formal report submitted to a telecommunication certification body.
Integration Requirement
Modular transmitters certified under this regulation must be integrated in accordance with the manual provided by the original manufacturer. Any deviation from the specified antenna types or trace layouts invalidates the approval. The system integrator must then perform independent evaluations.