The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued draft revisions to six Knowledge Database (KDB) publications for RF exposure and SAR compliance.

They are:

KDB Publication 447498 – General RF Exposure Policies for Equipment Authorization

KDB Publication 941225 – SAR Evaluation Considerations for LTE Devices

KDB Publication 865664 – SAR Measurement Requirements, Compliance Reporting and Documentation for 100 MHz – 6 GHz

KDB Publication 616217 – SAR Evaluation Considerations for Laptop, Notebook, Netbook and Tablet Computers

KDB Publication 648474 – SAR Evaluation Considerations for Handsets with Multiple Transmitters and Antennas

KDB Publication 643646 – RF Exposure Evaluation Considerations for Occupational Push-to-Talk Two-Way Radios

The public may post a comment on these proposed revisions through June 1, 2012.

Other RF Exposure KDBs
Remaining RF exposure KDB publications that do not have draft revisions are:

  • KDB Publication 248227 – Additional SAR Measurement Procedures that Specifically Address 802.11 a/b/g Devices
  • KDB Publication 615223 – SAR Requirements and Procedures for 802.16e/WiMax Devices
  • KDB Publication 450824 – SAR Probe Calibration and System Verification Considerations for Measurements from 150 MHz to 3 GHz
  • KDB Publication 680106 – Rules Regulating Short Distance Wireless Inductive Coupled Charging Pads or Charging Devices

Questions about SAR compliance? A SAR testing expert will be available next week at 2012 International CTIA Wireless at the MET Labs exhibit.

Get more information and pricing on SAR testing and certification.

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