ANATEL published the official letter nº 218/2022 on Oct 10, 2022.
This new official letter not only clarified the definition for detachable RF module and non-detachable RF module, and published the additional instructions for certification of RF modules or host product approval covered in Telecom and Non-Telecom products. Below is a summary table for the approval guidelines.
| Product Type | Module Type Detachable RF Module | Module Type Non-detachable RF Module |
| Non-Telecom product ( Its RF function will not be responsible for main purpose) | Can certify RF module or host product | Must certify the host product |
Non-Telecom product (Its RF function will be responsible for main purpose) | Must certify the host product | Must certify the host product |
| Telecom product | Must certify the host product | Must certify the host product |
Ø Note 1: Removable module - The circuit of the RF module is an independent board, which can be connected to the main PCB board of the host product through solder or slot, and it is detachable.
Ø Note 2: Non-removable module - The circuit of the RF module is designed as a part of the main PCB board circuit, and it is impossible to be removed.
ANATEL also presented two options for the certification of host product once its RF module has already been approved.
lOption 1: Use the Certificate of Homologation of the RF module for the certification of the host product
lOption 2: Use the test reports of the RF module for the certification of the host product
The official letter nº 218/2022 will take effect on Oct 10, 2022. The official letter nº 218/2022 will take effect on Oct 10, 2022 改为 The official letter nº 218/2022 will take effect on Dec 7, 2022.
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