The FCC has designated ATCB to issue Equipment Authorizations under Part 2.960 of 47 CFR (FCC Rules and Regulations). Prior to this program, the only route for product certifications was by submitting a formal application to the FCC for Equipment Certifications (including formerly-referred to applications called Type Acceptance).
Under the TCB program, ATCB, under its accreditation by American National Standards Institute (ANSI), provides ISO Guide 65 Certification Services for electronic products requiring FCC Certification.
ATCB is a cooperative venture between leading testing laboratories and FCC regulatory experts:
ATCB represents the combined knowledge and expertise of Washington Laboratories, Ltd. (WLL) and Rhein Tech Laboratories (RTL). These two entities represent over 20 years of unparalleled equipment FCC certification experience.
The structure of ATCB guarantees impartiality and a speed of service for manufacturers seeking FCC Certification.
ATCB is designated to approve the following devices:
Unlicensed Low Power Transmitters (FCC Part 15)
Licensed Transmitter
ATCB is dedicated to providing timely, expert equipment certification under CFR 47. ATCB accepts applications for FCC Certification from NVLAP and A2LA ISO Guide 25-accredited testing laboratories and other approved sources.
ATCB is designated to accept applications for Equipment Authorizations for many low power (Part 15) and higher power (Part 22, 24, 90, 95, etc.) devices.
National Technical Systems Corporation
(NTS) provides an extensive variety of integrated services, including testing, managed personnel and standards compliance. Washington Laboratories and NTS have signed agreements to work together in the area of Bellcore Testing and related NRTL approvals.
Safety Link
Website dedicated to Worldwide Regulatory Compliance.
Technology International, Inc.
Competent and Notified Body for the European Union.
Equipment Reliability Institute
Specialized technical training aimed at increasing the reliability of equipment.
Example: Vibration and Shock Training.
Regulatory Compliance Information Center
RCIC is designated to provide the updated compliance information to the compliance industry.
The Reliability Center, Inc.
Reliability Consulting Services, Training Programs and Software Tools for Business, Government & Industry.
The Northeast Product Safety Society, Inc.
Technical Presentations on EMC Immunity, Principles of IEC61010-1, North American Telecom Standards, Hazard Analysis, Demonstrations in Inductance, International Product Safety, Conformity in China, Product Safety Labeling, GR-63/Central Office Equipment, Restricted Substances, CE Marking Process, Understanding IEC60950, Hazardous Locations, Telecom Regulatory Update, International Approvals, Machinery Directive, Laser Safety and lots more to be announced.
