Meaning
Regulatory restrictions defined by certification bodies restrict how a pre-approved radio transmitter can be installed within a host device. Observing modular approval integration limits ensures that the host product does not invalidate the original module certification. This boundary is defined by parameters such as antenna type, gain, and separation distance.
Installation Constraints
Hardware engineers must design the host enclosure to comply with the physical and electrical conditions of the radio certificate. Violating modular approval integration limits occurs if a high-gain antenna is connected or if the module is placed too close to the human body. These actions violate the conditions of the initial certification and can lead to non-compliance.
Compliance Testing
Lab testing is required if the integration violates the pre-approved conditions of the module. Evaluating the modular approval integration limits involves measuring the radiated power and checking for spurious emissions from the host device. If the emissions remain within the limits, the module can be used without a complete recertification.
This testing helps keep compliance costs low for new product variants.
System Certification
Correct implementation of the integration rules allows the host product to be sold without a new modular registration. Staying within the modular approval integration limits allows the manufacturer to use the module identifier on the final product label. This compliance approach reduces the time-to-market for connected products.
