SGS Wireless Lab Newsletter – 202507

United States of America

FCC Updates KDB 987594 D03 U-NII 6 GHz Q&A to v03r04 to Address VLP Devices for Automotive Use

On June 25, the FCC published KDB 987594 D03 U-NII 6 GHz Q&A v03r04, providing certification guidelines for Wi-Fi 6 GHz VLP devices intended for automotive use. The main points are as follows:

⚫ If the VLP device is exclusively manufactured, marketed, and sold as an integrated unit in mass-produced automobiles or trucks. The term “integrated unit” as defined here is the composite system comprising the VLP transmitter and detached antenna(s) with associated cable length(s) and noted on the equipment authorization.

⚫ The VLP device manufacturer must determine and specify the appropriate cable length required for proper installation in target vehicles, and the alteration of the cable length is strictly prohibited. A secure method to connect the antenna (e.g., by physical connection or active detection) must be employed.

⚫ The grantee must identify on its website all finished automobile and truck make and model types for which it has approved the VLP device for installation.

⚫ The sale of aftermarket devices to retailers, repair facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities, and the public is prohibited except for repairing and/or replacing original installed devices or parts identified by SKU.

For detailed information, please search: FCC Updates KDB 987594 D03 U-NII 6GHz Q&A to v03r03

 

Canada

ISED - Family Application Required for Multiple Product Versions

Effective June 30, 2025:

⚫ Any application with more than one product marketing name (PMN) for a given single hardware version identification number (HVIN) must be submitted as a family application.

⚫ Under a new family certification application, if more than one PMN exists, each PMN must be listed individually under a different product version (PV).

⚫ Any single or family certification application containing more than one PMN in a single field (separated by commas, slashes, dashes, spaces, etc.) will be automatically returned to the Certification Body for correction.

 

歐盟European Union

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/913 Regarding 6 GHz WLAN Entered into OJEU

On May 22, the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/913 of May 20, 2025, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) to amend Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1067 by updating operational and technical requirements for LPI and VLP WLAN devices operating in the 6 GHz band. The main points are as follows:

⚫ LPI: A distributed antenna system can be installed inside a train or an aircraft.

⚫ VLP

➢ Transmit power control shall be implemented.

➢ The maximum mean OOBE EIRP PSD limit below 5,935 MHz is relaxed to -37 dBm/MHz, provided that a mechanism to prioritize operation at frequency blocks above 6,105 MHz is implemented.

➢ If such a mechanism is unavailable, the OOBE PSD limit of -45 dBm/MHz at below 5,935 MHz applies.

For detailed information, please search: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/913 Regarding 6 GHz WLAN Entered into OJEU

 

Japan

Japan MIC Accepting Equipment Authorization Applications for 5G NR RedCap

The MIC has started to permit equipment authorizations for 5G NR RedCap devices with testing requirements that fully align with those for the regular 5G NR devices. The newly published Japan Radio Law articles pertaining to 5G NR RedCap are as follows:

⚫ Article 2-1-11-34-2: RedCap FDD

⚫ Article 2-1-11-30-3: RedCap TDD (n40, n77, n78, n79)

⚫ Article 2-1-54-6-3: RedCap TDD (n41)

⚫ Article 2-1-11-32-3: RedCap TDD (FR2 n257)

For detailed information, please search: MIC Accepting Equipment Authorization Applications for 5G NR RedCap