Using Radio Modules to create Connected Equipment

By Engaged Expert
Michael DerbyMichael Derby has been in the product development and approvals business for more than 35 years. His present area of expertise is helping manufacturers get radio equipment onto the market.
Most manufacturers want to make their product radio enabled by integrating radio connectivity. This is often achieved by installing radio modules into their product. This presentation will explain radio module approvals and what a manufacturer must do when installing radio modules into their equipment.
Why watch this webinar?
Watch this webinar to gain:
- Understanding of the end goal of regulatory approvals
- Insight into the "What" and "Why" of Radio Modules
- Insight into "Combined Equipment" compliance
- Overview of engineering and legality
Electronic equipment or devices are becoming increasingly connected, from a laptop to a toaster and more. The inclusion of radio modules to these products creates radio products, which require manufacturers to ensure a greater degree of compliance across all major regulatory bodies and end markets. But what exactly does this mean for manufacturers who need to test and certify their products?
Key topics covered in this webinar
Element’s Technical Director of Regulatory Approvals, Michael Derby, will provide an overview of testing and regulatory landscape for manufacturers, covering the end goal of a manufacturer and how regulatory approvals tie into this goal; what is a radio module and what does mean to add a pre-approved module to your product; what happens when you put your module into another product; and finally, we’ll look at this from the perspective of engineering and then legal compliance.
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About the presenter
Michael Derby has been in the product development and approvals business for more than 35 years. His present area of expertise is helping manufacturers get radio equipment onto the market.
As a Technical Director in Element’s Connected Technology & Mobility group, Michael provides support on all topics related to radio equipment tests, certification, and authorization. He is responsible for new initiatives and growth within Element, identifying new opportunities, finding solutions, setting up new services, and training staff. Read More about Michael.
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