Overview on Equipment Type Approval (ETA)

The markets are so diverse and complex that and may discover a variety of producers for various telecommunication equipment around the world. However, users or customers of these diverse types of equipment must be aware of the technical specifications and descriptions provided by the makers and relayed by sellers.

For the operation of the network and types of equipment, it is necessary to adhere to technical standards. It is critical that the regulators must keep a close eye on the activities of developing principles and ensure that the standards are followed. It was an essential condition to construct the current policy guidelines on Equipment Type Approval and Standards.

WHAT?

In order to promote the importance of "wireless" equipment into India, the Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is a must. The clearance for the ETA is done by the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) department.

As a result, if a product is unauthorized by the WPC and is operating in a de-licensed frequency range, it must obtain an ETA certificate. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, RFID, Wi-Fi technologies, and other technologies are all covered by the WPC's Equipment Type Approval (ETA). A few frequency bands are license-free, so no license from WPC is necessary for any of those products that operate in that band. Furthermore, to receive an ETA, a detailed test report of the equipment is necessary from a well-known laboratory, and then WPC approval is required for review.

WHY?

● Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is essential for any wireless devices that operate within the DE license bands.

● The Department of Wireless Planning and Coordination is in charge of monitoring and controlling the license.

● The application should be given along with the complete copy of the RF test report, also known as a radio test report, and it has to be done by a reputable test laboratory.

● The test reports must include information such as the frequency span, resolution bandwidth, sweep, video bandwidth, and so on.