Questions tagged [ce]
Use this tags for questions regarding European CE marking of electronics. This includes things like EMC, radio or environmental testing according to the applicable EU directives. Do not use this tag for questions regarding BJT common emitter - there's the common-emitter tag for that!
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Difficulty in gaining Class II CE certification for an aluminium single-sided PCB
We have a product that consists of an aluminium single-sided PCB with micro-controller and LEDs soldered to the copper side. The PCBA is shaped so that it can be bent to fit over the scalp of the user ...
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Can I safely operate a DC motor at 40% higher voltage than nominal?
I'm aware that you can power a wound motor (DC or even stepper) if you limit the current inside the coils. You cannot just apply a higher DC voltage to them.
I'm using a DRV8871 to control a VN-C1 ...
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Conducted emission test setup for USB powered device with no mains connection
I have a medical device that is a USB client and has no internal power source/battery. It draws 5V from USB and also communicates to the Host via same interface. Device is intended to be used only ...
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Machine Directive has high priority than Low Voltage Directive
One of my colleague told me that according to European Law, manufacturers are not allowed to release products under two similar directives such as Low Voltage Directive and Machinery Directive.
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CE certification for changing USB port
I have a CE certified product that uses USB micro port.
In lieu with EU requirements that all products must use USB-C port, do we need to apply for get a new certification for CE if we change the USB ...
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CE Compliance: what is the limit of self-declaration for Industrial Control Panel?
We are a system integrator making custom electrical control cabinets. This is our first time on making panels for European customer, and of course they mandated the CE marking.
The control panel they ...
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Declaration of conformity to EMC Directive
We need to declare CE compliance of a system consisting of pumps, valves, sensors and control cabinets. I am dealing with the EMC element of the certification.
I have collected the manufacturer's ...
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EN55032 Conducted Emissions - 40cm From Vertical Reference Ground Plane
I've always wondered why we need to position the EUT 40cm from the metallic wall for conducted emissions testing. Does it have something to do with the EUT capacitively coupling the higher end of the ...
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Setting up an EMI test bench: Attenuator
I am in the midst of setting up an EMC test bench for Conducted Emissions testing. This question goes out to the EMC experts regarding the essential equipment needed for the same.
Currently available:
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Product certification for devices mounted on elevators
Do products that will be mounted on elevators needs extra certifications (apart from FCC or CE) to be sold in North America and Europe?
The product will be connected in the roof of the car, connected ...
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Product certification for NA and European market
We are developing a product that includes an already certified radio module. We even use the IC of the module as the controler of the hole device. In the device we include a RTC, a ROM, a motor ...
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Are there any certifications required when selling a home-made microphone in the EU?
If I am interested in selling a microphone I designed in the EU Market (for example on Amazon,) do I need any certifications for it?
I looked through some of the products that require the CE mark but ...
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Is FCC/CE recertification needed if only the product name is changing?
I got FCC/CE certification for my product (a music player, unintentional radiator), but would now like to put out the same product under a new name. Nothing else is changing (PCB design, casing, etc. ...
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Does a system assembled from CE marked parts (consumer products) still require CE testing?
Let's say you run a company that designs and installs speaker systems for clients. You hear their requirements, look at their space, and then select the most appropriate consumer products for their ...
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How to prove ROHS compliance of a component
I emailed the supplier of an OLED panel that comes mounted on a PCB that contains the driver circuitry, and they claim the part is ROHS compliant. I will be using this component in a system that I ...
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