We get it.
Getting your wireless product certified can be complicated and time consuming,
but it doesn't have to be.

EMC Testing
Laird Connectivity’s number one goal is to keep things simple, speedy, and streamlined for our partners. We will take a step-by-step approach to getting your product certified:
- Understand the requirements
- Research standards
- Develop test plans
- Perform on-site EMC and RF testing for US/Canada/Europe
- Troubleshoot failures
- Manage the filing process
- Facilitate international regulatory
- Manage renewals
- Act as your regulatory experts!
- Send us your requirements for a free quote!
Design with Confidence
At Laird Connectivity, our test engineers work with you before, during and after EMC testing. We help troubleshoot and advise every step of the way. With a dedicated focus on wireless testing, we bring expertise to your project through a deep understanding of the various certification standards required for market entry across the globe.
Because Laird manufactures RF solutions, our engineers understand the nuances of product development to ensure your products achieve compliance.

Capabilities
Certification Testing
Laird Connectivity is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and specializes in Intentional Radiation Testing required for certification of wireless or RF products. We perform testing for Certifications based on requirements for the US, Canada, European Union, Australia / New Zealand, and Japan.

Global Certifications
For customers who require global certifications, we provide additional international testing services to complete the required testing and certification.

Compliance Testing
If you need assistance with compliance testing for non-wireless products, we also offer expertise in General Emissions Testing and Immunity/Susceptibility Testing to various EMC requirements worldwide.

Troubleshooting
Using 30 years of experience, Laird Connectivity can help provide troubleshooting and failure analysis if issues arise during the compliance phase of your project.

Medical Testing
We are fully equipped to perform IEC 60601-1-2 Medical EMC Testing, AIM 7351731 Testing, and ANSI 63.27 Medical Co-Existance Testing for FDA 510K submissions.

Facilities
Laird Connectivity has invested in the necessary facilities and equipment to proactively address the rapidly changing compliance requirements for wireless products. This means our test engineers can execute your product's test plan efficiently, accurately and holistically. Our Laboratory operates on multiple shifts allowing faster turnaround or expedited schedule. Our team of EMC engineers can provide regulation expertise, assist with test plan generation, and mitigate failures.
Chamber 3
- Video monitoring software capable of incident reaction (pause, capture, alarm, etc.)
- Fresh air inlet and exhaust outlet system
- Updated absorber arrangement for contemporary requirements
- Equipped with 7ft x 8ft door opening and 2000-lb. capacity 2-meter turntable

Chamber 5
- Strategically designed to accommodate a wide variety of product sizes
- Dedicated HVAC, fresh air inlets, and exhaust outlets
- Equipped with a forklift-accessible 10ft x 10ft door opening, steel reinforced floor, and 6000-lbs. capacity 3-meter turntable

3D Antenna Chamber
We specialize in on-site antenna patterning with a new Automated 3D Antenna Measurement System. This system quickly and efficiently collects spherical antenna pattern data, then generates antenna plots and performance summaries that provide detailed insight into the performance of a product’s antenna design.

Flexible Laboratory Space
Benches, test stations, and equipment are mobile, allowing the workspace to adapt to your product, rather than the product having to conform to the space. Flexible laboratory strategy can reduce test setup time, and provide greater consistency in test configurations. Equipped with both horizontal and vertical ground planes.
Capacities include:
- Electrically Fast Transient Immunity
- Lightning Surge
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Magnetic Field Immunity
- Radiated/Conducted Disturbances
- Voltage Fluctuations/Short Interrupts

ISO 17025 and 9001 Accredited Wireless and EMC Test Laboratory
Test Plan Development
Laird Connectivity will understand your application and the markets you plan to enter, and develop a cost-effective and time-sensitive plan to release your product to market.
Certification News and Updates
In this update, we discuss the UKCA mark, the indicator of regulatory compliance in the UK. The UKCA mark is used analogous to how the CE mark is used in the EU. We address in this update what the UKCA mark is and when it is used.
Also, A new conformity assessment procedure entered into force February 25th, 2021 for Mexico that will impact all Radio/Telcom products. Certificates, including modular approvals issued under the previous type approval procedures, will only continue to be valid if they were issued to the actual importer. Modular approvals also require the certificate to also mention the host product, along with the associated HS code for the host product. Any certificate that does not meet these requirements after February 25th, 2021 cannot be imported and will require re-assessment under one of the new assessment process schemes.

Resource Center

Connectivity Corner 5: A Visit to our Antenna Performance Chamber
Laird Connectivity's anechoic antenna chamber is an advanced scanning system for measuring and visualizing EMC performance. We talk with Bri...

Connectivity Corner 4: Navigating EMC Compliance
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Regulatory Approvals for Radio Technologies
The deadline is approaching for new legal requirements of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The best defense is working with an experi...

An Engineer’s Guide to FCC Pre-Scans
FCC certification is a critical step in every product launch, but achieving it isn’t always straightforward. Successfully navigating the lan...

Radio Module Testing Europe
LSR is commonly answering questions regarding the requirements for radio products in Europe.

Understanding Radio Module Integration for Europe
LSR is commonly answering question regarding the requirements for radio products in Europe. The European Union (EU) has established a basic ...

A Guide to the FCC and Industry Canada Certification Process
In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the governing body for wireless devices. Canada has a similar regulating body ca...

The Road Ahead for RED
When the RED was published, it specified a timeline for manufacturers of applicable wireless products to transition from the current Radio a...

FCC Guidance for Incorporating Transmitter Modules
Transmitter modules enable a company to save time and money. The FCC allows modules to be used in multiple hosts without the need to approve...

3 Permissive Change Options for Unlicensed Transmitters
Products are continually under revision due to obsolete or unavailable parts, cost cutting, updates for a product release, and so on. The di...

FCC Testing Requirement for Your Product
The FCC has defined three categories of equipment approval for Part 15 devices: Verification, Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and Certificat...

FCC Requirements for Medical Body Area Networks
MBAN devices must comply with the relevant FCC technical requirements related to permissible bandwidth, radiated power, transmitter operatio...

Taking a Closer Look at MIMO Radio Systems
This article introduces the rationale and techniques involved with MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple Output) based communication systems.

FCC Opens 6 GHz Frequency, Opening the Future of Wi-Fi
New unlicensed spectrum will mean faster Wi-Fi, less congestion, and a better experience for users.
Our Four Rules for Successful Certifications
The concerns among manufacturers around certifications are common: cost, time, and support. Here's how to optimize all three.
EMC Testing Defines Your Product's Future - Here's How
It's an investment in your product’s future. Here’s what it is, how it works, and why to start thinking about it sooner rather than later.

6 GHz: It's About Time
Wi-Fi, one of today's most ubiquitous wireless technologies, has once again reached the point where it's necessary to innovate for its own f...

New ETSI Compliance Standards for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Products
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is implementing a new set of compliance standards for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz products ...

FCC and FDA Wireless Test Beds Workshop Recap
Last week, the FCC and FDA teamed up to host a joint workshop called "Promoting Medical Technology Innovation - The Role of Wireless Test Be...

FCC's Wi-Fi Blocking Rules Apply to Hospitals
A few months ago, Marriott International made headlines when they blocked consumers’ Wi-Fi networks at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Conven...

EMC Testing: The New Legislative Framework for the EU
The European Union (EU) has assembled regulations and decisions, known as the New Legislative Framework (NLF), with the primary tasks of imp...

ETSI EN 300 328 Updates: What They Mean for You
The update to the EU’s EN 300 328 standard has a 6th August, 2021 deadline. Here’s what you need to know.

New White Paper: Navigating Compliance in the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
The EU published the new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) or RED 2014/53/EU on April 16, 2014 as part of an effort to implement the EU’s New ...

Don't Let ETSI & FCC Certifications Stall your Bluetooth®-Connected IoT/Wireless Design Project
Wireless regulations and certification processes can be challenging even for companies with significant experience in wireless products, but...

LSR Expands EMC Testing Services with Automated 3D Antenna Measurement System
CEDARBURG, WI, Aug. 27, 2015 -- LSR, a leading provider of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, wireless product development services, and EMC testi...

Webinar: Designing for Success: An Engineer’s Guide to Practical FCC Compliance Pre-Scans
In this presentation, EMC design experts from LSR (a Laird Business) will discuss the benefits of using ‘pre-scans’ to minimize the risk of ...

Designing for Success: An Engineer’s Guide to Practical FCC Compliance Pre-Scans
Register and attend the upcoming live webinar on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at 2PM ET. In this presentation, EMC design experts from LSR (a ...

ETSI Webinar
Find out How the Changes to ETSI EN 300 328 Impact You! Selling a Wireless Product in Europe? Find out How the Changes to ETSI EN 300 328 Im...

Designing for Success: Practical Advice on Certification Testing
This webinar will remove some of the confusion around how using RF products with modular approval can streamline your certification efforts ...

The Advantages of FCC Modular Approval
The Advantages of FCC Modular Approval and How to Use it Trying to learn more about what the certification on your module encompasses? This ...

Designing for Success: Certification and Qualification Requirements for your Bluetooth®-enabled Products
Designing for Success: Certification and Qualification Requirements for your Bluetooth®-enabled Products In this webinar, we will provide a ...

Episode 2: Certifications
In this episode Jennifer and Bob are joined by Colin to discuss the requirements and the pain points of getting your device certified.

The Hows & Why's of SAR Testing
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR, is a measure of the heating value of radiated RF energy on human tissue.

Organization Guide: Effective Compliance Test Program
This article is the first in a four-part series providing guidance in building an effective compliance test program.

EMC Test Services FAQ
What is required for shipping a device in the United States/Canada that does not have a radio? The United States requires General Emission...