Ep. 42 - Certifications

About this episode

Stephen and Lucy explore the complex world of product certification and share insights from their experiences.

In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy explore the complex world of product certification, an essential yet often intimidating part of bringing hardware to market. They discuss the details of obtaining certifications like FCC and CE, sharing their experiences and insights from the certification process of the Lumen PMP V4. Addressing the challenges of navigating regulatory requirements, they emphasize the importance of understanding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and cover the various tests involved, such as radiated emissions and immunity. Key topics include: The significance of certification Understanding the costs and time involved in the certification process Insights into the various types of testing: emissions, immunity, and ESD Strategies for preparing your product for certification The role of open source communities in enhancing product design and compliance Practical advice for navigating the certification landscape Don't forget to check out https://hardware.cafe and contribute what you know! Be a part of something that will truly help small businesses around the world. Mentioned in the episode: Sparkfun blog post…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephen, Lucy

Topics covered

• product certification
• regulatory requirements
• electromagnetic compatibility
• testing
• open source communities
• hardware design

Keywords

• certification
• FCC
• CE
• EMC
• radiated emissions
• immunity
• ESD
• testing
• open source

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sparkfun, Lumen PMP V4, hardware.cafe, YouTube

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