New Guidelines for Wireless Power Transfer Devices

Overview

The Radio Standards Specification RSS-216 Issue 3, titled "Wireless Power Transfer Devices," sets forth essential guidelines for the regulation of wireless power transfer (WPT) devices, encompassing both transmitters and receivers. This standard exclusively addresses the WPT functions of these devices; other applicable standards may govern additional device functions. WPT devices are categorized as interference-causing equipment or license-exempt radio devices.

Transition Period

Effective immediately upon publication on the ISED website, RSS-216 Issue 3 introduces a one-year transition period during which compliance with either RSS-216 Issue 2 or Issue 3 will be accepted. Post-transition, only Issue 3-compliant applications will be considered. The updated document includes an annex detailing deviations from ANSI C63.30, providing necessary clarifications for aligning RSS-216 with ANSI C63.30.

Significant Updates

Significant updates in this edition include revised normative references to CISPR 16-1-1:2019-05 and ANSI C63.2-2023. The standard now elaborates on determining equipment under test (EUT) limits for radiated emissions measurements, extrapolating emission levels at boundary distances, and introduces alternative procedures for assessing radiated emissions at frequencies of 1 GHz or higher.

Link to Source

Link to Source - https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/spectrum-management-telecommunications/en/devices-and-equipment/radio-equipment-standards/radio-standards-specifications-rss/rss-216-wireless-power-transfer-devices