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Eldorado Harmonic Mixer Calibration and Testing Update
The Eldorado harmonic mixer was sent abroad for calibration on December 9, 2024. Therefore, the lab is NOT able to conduct testing for high frequency device until March of 2025.
Considering international standards align with ANATEL's testing items, the testing can be performed abroad according to international standards WITHOUT an OCD witness as long as the lab is ILAC-accredited.
57-64GHz Testing:
For 57-64GHz range, it applied to ANATEL act 14448 item 17 which is similar to FCC Part 15.255. However, ANATEL standards has not yet harmonized with the new FCC regulation as the attached FCC-23-35A1.
(The new regulation FCC-23-35A1 is less strict than FCC Part 15.255.)
Therefore, ANATEL will NOT accept the test reports based on FCC-23-35A1 limits. The foreign ILAC labs must test the EUT according to old FCC Part 15.255 standards.
76-77GHz, 77-81GHz Testing:
For the 76-77GHz, 77-81GHz range, ANATEL has harmonized with FCC part 95M.
Test Report Format:
Test reports from foreign ILAC labs,
1. List FCC standard old Part 15.255 or Part 95M. if the ANATEL’s limits are harmonized with FCC standard.
2. Test reports in English language are acceptable.
IMPORTANT Notice: Due to the temporary lack of local capacity in Brazil, testing abroad can be accepted with prior authorization from the Designated Certification Body (OCD). According to the Official Letter 429/2023, foreign reports must comply with the Act 4083 requirements. Pre-approval from the OCD is crucial to ensure that the foreign testing will be recognized and accepted under the Brazilian certification process.
The Act 4083 stipulates in item 6.3.1.5 that before starting the test, the manufacturer or applicant MUST formally inform OCD (Certification Body) the following:
I - The manufacturing unit where the sample was produced; and
II - The traceability of the sample submitted for testing.
Laboratory CAN only start testing after OCD approval. Test dated in the report must be after date of Pre-approval.
Should you have any questions, please kindly contact us.
2024-12-17
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Brazil - Foreign testing WITHOUT OCD witnesses for high frequency devices
