TELEC

1. Certification Overview

Japan's Radio Law requires type approval, also known as technical regulations conformity certification, for designated radio equipment entering Japan. TELEC certification is mandatory. TELEC, the Telecom Engineering Center, is a major registered body for radio equipment conformity certification. This is also called MIC certification in Japan because TELEC is one of the bodies designated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC).

2. Certification Mark

3. Certification Categories

TELEC certification includes Test Certification and Type Certification.
1. Test Certification verifies each individual equipment unit and is valid only for the unit assessed.
2. Type Certification assesses samples from a batch of identically designed and manufactured equipment and is valid for the entire batch. Changes to the design or manufacturing process require recertification.

4. Product Scope

TELEC certification covers radio-frequency products using technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, wireless microphones, two-way radios, cellular communications, RFID and UWB.

5. Certification Standards

6. Test Items

1. Frequency error
2. Occupied bandwidth/carrier bandwidth
3. Transmitter spurious emissions
4. Antenna power (EIRP)
5. Receiver spurious emissions
6. Duty cycle
7. Occupancy time
8. Carrier sensing (Wi-Fi products)

7. Required Documents

1. Instructions for use
2. Component list
3. Circuit Diagram
4. PCB routing diagram
5. Block diagram
6. Manufacturer's ISO certificate
7. Label and location
8. Antenna test report

8. Certification Process

IX. Certification Timeline, Validity and Sample Requirements

SRD products: 2–3 weeks. For other categories, such as dual- or tri-band Wi-Fi and mobile phones, the timeline depends on the product specifications.
Certificate validity: No fixed expiry
Samples required: One for conducted testing and one normally functioning sample

10. Mark Usage Guidelines

The TELEC mark must be larger than 5 mm. Refer to the specifications below: