Meaning
Legislative frameworks in the European Union set the mandatory requirements for all equipment that intentionally emits or receives radio waves for communication or radiodetermination. The red 2014/53/eu replaces older directives to include modern technologies like broadcast receivers and equipment operating below 9 kHz. Manufacturers must demonstrate that their products meet essential requirements for safety, electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum efficiency.
Safety Requirement
Devices must be designed to protect the health of users and domestic animals from electrical and thermal hazards. This rule applies regardless of whether the product uses a battery or connects to the mains power. Specific absorption rate limits ensure that the radio frequency energy does not cause harmful tissue heating in the human body.
This safety assessment is a prerequisite for applying the CE mark to the finished product.
Spectrum Efficiency
Radio equipment is required to use the wireless medium effectively to avoid harmful interference with other users. This involves meeting strict limits on unwanted emissions and having a certain level of receiver resilience.
Compliance Route
Producers can choose between a self-declaration process or involving a notified body for a formal type examination. The self-declaration is common for products that follow harmonized standards published in the official journal.