RFID Testing & Certification Services
Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) testing and certification services for manufacturers and integrators across all RFID frequency bands. Our NVLAP accredited laboratory performs FCC, ETSI, and international compliance testing for LF, HF, and UHF RFID systems.
NVLAP Accredited
FCC Listed Lab
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
3 California Locations
What is RFID?
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. RFID systems consist of readers (interrogators) and tags (transponders). Tags can be passive (powered by the reader field), semi-passive, or active (battery-powered). RFID is foundational technology for supply chain management, access control, animal identification, retail inventory, and industrial asset tracking.
RFID Frequency Bands
LF Band
Low Frequency (125 kHz / 134.2 kHz)
- Animal ID, access control, vehicle immobilizers
- FCC Part 15.225 — inductive field strength limits
- Magnetic field strength measurements
HF Band
High Frequency (13.56 MHz)
- Smart cards, library systems, NFC-compatible RFID
- FCC Part 15.225 — intentional radiators at 13.553–13.567 MHz
- ETSI EN 300 330 — inductive loop systems
UHF Band
Ultra High Frequency (860–960 MHz)
- Supply chain, retail, logistics (EPC Gen2)
- US: 902–928 MHz (FCC Part 15.247)
- EU: 865–868 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208)
RF Measurements & Standards
RF Measurements Performed
- Reader radiated emissions (FCC Part 15B / Part 15C)
- Conducted output power at antenna port
- Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
- Spurious and harmonic emissions
- Frequency accuracy and stability
- Occupied bandwidth verification
- Magnetic field strength (LF and HF systems)
- Antenna factor measurements for inductive systems
- UHF frequency hopping verification (FCC Part 15.247)
Standards We Test To
- FCC Part 15.225 — Intentional radiators at 13.553–13.567 MHz (HF RFID)
- FCC Part 15.225 — Inductive field strength limits for LF RFID
- FCC Part 15.247 — UHF frequency hopping RFID readers (902–928 MHz)
- ANSI C63.10 (2013) — Measurement procedures for unlicensed wireless devices
- ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 — Inductive loop systems 9 kHz to 30 MHz (LF/HF RFID)
- ETSI EN 302 208 — RFID equipment operating in the band 865–868 MHz (EU UHF)
- EN 301 489-3 — EMC requirements for short range devices (RED)
- RSS-210 / RSS-Gen — Industry Canada licence-exempt radio apparatus
Products We Test
Readers & Terminals
- UHF RFID fixed and handheld readers
- HF RFID readers and smart card terminals
- LF RFID readers for access control and animal ID
- RFID printer-encoders
Industrial & Specialty
- Vehicle identification RFID systems
- Industrial RFID for manufacturing automation
- Real-time location system (RTLS) readers
- Passive and active RFID tags with transmitters
Retail & Logistics
- Retail inventory management RFID systems
- Library and document tracking RFID
Real-World Testing Examples
UHF Retail RFID Reader — FCC Certification
A retail technology company required FCC Certification for a fixed UHF RFID reader used in inventory management. Compatible Electronics performed FCC Part 15.247 testing including frequency hopping channel verification across the 902–928 MHz band, maximum EIRP measurements with the four-port antenna configuration, and spurious emission scanning. The reader passed certification on the first submission.
HF Smart Card Terminal — CE Marking
A payment terminal manufacturer needed CE marking for an HF RFID/NFC combo reader. Testing included ETSI EN 300 330 for the 13.56 MHz inductive field measurements, EN 301 489-3 for EMC, plus EN 55032 for emissions from the embedded microprocessor. Pre-compliance testing identified a harmonic issue at 27 MHz that required PCB layout modification before final testing.
LF Animal Identification Reader — FCC + ISED
A livestock management company needed FCC and ISED certification for a handheld LF RFID reader operating at 134.2 kHz per ISO 11784/11785. Testing covered FCC Part 15.225 inductive field strength limits, magnetic field strength at specified distances, and conducted emissions on the battery charger interface.
Certification Requirements
USA
FCC Certification
- FCC Part 15.225 for LF/HF inductive RFID devices
- FCC Part 15.247 for UHF frequency hopping RFID readers
- FCC Certification (FCC ID) required for UHF intentional radiators
Canada
Industry Canada (ISED)
- RSS-210 / RSS-Gen for Canadian market
- Parallel US/Canada testing from one session
EU
CE Marking
- ETSI EN 302 208 for European UHF RFID (865–868 MHz)
- ETSI EN 300 330 for LF/HF inductive devices
- EN 301 489-3 EMC requirements for RED compliance
- Note: ISO 11784/11785 frequencies and field strengths tested as referenced in FCC/ISED requirements; ISO 18000 interoperability conformance testing outside accredited scope
Why Choose Compatible Electronics?
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NVLAP Accredited (Lab Code 200527-0)
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant and FCC Listed Test Laboratory.
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Full RFID Band Coverage
Accredited for ANSI C63.10, EN 300 330, and EN 302 208 — covering LF, HF, and UHF bands.
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Pre-Compliance Testing
Identify issues before formal certification to reduce schedule risk and retesting costs.
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Complete FCC & ETSI Reports
Full test reports prepared for FCC and ETSI filing in a single coordinated package.
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Parallel US/Canada Testing
Simultaneous FCC and ISED testing from a single session to minimize cost and schedule.
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3 California Locations
Lake Forest/Silverado, Brea, and Newbury Park — witness your testing in person.
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