Japanese TELEC certification

1. Basic Definition and Background

2. Applicable Product Scope

• Bluetooth devices (e.g., earphones, speakers);

• Wi-Fi devices (e.g., routers, wireless network adapters, involving 2.4GHz/5GHz bands);

• Wireless remote controls (e.g., home appliance remotes, drone controllers);

• Two-way radios, walkie-talkies;

• Mobile phones, 4G/5G modules;

• RFID devices, ZigBee devices;

• Satellite communication equipment, etc.

3. Certification Standards

• ARIB STD-T66: Applicable to LTE (4G) mobile devices;

• ARIB STD-T71: Applicable to 5GHz band Wi-Fi devices (802.11a/n/ac);

• ARIB STD-T96: Applicable to Bluetooth devices (2.4GHz band);

• ARIB STD-T108: Applicable to 2.4GHz band Wi-Fi devices (802.11b/g/n);

• Other standards targeting specific frequency bands or technologies (e.g., ARIB STD-T61 for RFID).

4. Certification Process

1. Document Preparation: Submit product technical documentation (circuit diagrams, PCB layouts, user manuals, etc.), application forms, business qualification certificates, etc.

2. Testing Commission: Testing must be conducted at laboratories in Japan or MIC-recognized overseas laboratories (e.g., some laboratories in China). Test items include:

• RF performance (transmit power, frequency error, modulation accuracy);

• Spurious emissions (to avoid interference with other frequency bands);

• Receiver sensitivity (for certain devices).

3. Certification Application: Submit test reports and documentation to TELEC or other MIC-designated bodies.

4. Review and Issuance: After the body completes its review and approves, a TELEC certification certificate is issued and registered in the MIC system.

5. Key Characteristics

• Mandatory: Wireless devices must not be sold or used in Japan without passing certification; otherwise, penalties may apply.

• No Factory Inspection Required: Unlike PSE (electrical safety certification), TELEC certification does not require mandatory factory inspection; only product testing compliance is needed.

• Validity Period: The certificate is valid long-term, but attention must be paid to standard updates (e.g., if technical standards are revised, re-testing and re-certification are required).

• Labeling Requirements: Products must be labeled with the certification number (e.g., "TELEC ID: XXXXXXXX") and model information.

6. Differences from Other Certifications

• TELEC vs PSE: TELEC targets wireless RF compliance, while PSE targets electrical safety (e.g., power supplies, cables). The two fall under different regulations and require separate certification.

• TELEC vs JATE: JATE is a certification for telecommunications terminal equipment (e.g., telephones), focusing on communication protocol compliance. It complements TELEC (wireless RF), and some products must satisfy both.

Summary