NEPEAN, Ontario-Aprel Laboratories announced it now offers specific absorption rate (SAR) testing, meeting safety guidelines the Federal Communications Commission set regarding radio frequency emissions.
SAR requirements determine how much RF energy may or may not be absorbed by the human body, said Aprel. In August, the FCC adopted new and more stringent guidelines for evaluating SAR and associated effects of RF emissions from wireless devices and installations. Similar requirements are expected to be adopted in Canada, Mexico and Europe, said Aprel.
Radio equipment now requires proof of evaluation for SAR. Prior to the FCC’s Report and Order, only a few of the largest manufacturers were observing SAR requirements, said Aprel. Under the new rules, equipment that was previously exempt, which includes cellular, specialized mobile radio and satellite terminals, must comply with the new standards.
The company said it was asked by the industry to add SAR testing to its independent, third-party services. Aprel has provided certification services to the telecom industry for 16 years.
