Detailed Testing Standards for CE Certification of 4G Phones and Tablets

With the development of technology, 4G phones and tablets have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. To ensure the safety and compliance of these devices, CE certification has become an important passport for them to enter the European market. So, what is CE certification for 4G phones and tablets? What are the certification process, testing standards, and testing items?

I. Introduction to CE Certification

CE certification, or European Community certification, is a product safety certification mark established by the European Union to protect consumer safety. Products bearing the CE mark indicate that they comply with the requirements of relevant EU directives and can be freely sold and used in EU member states. For 4G phones and tablets, CE certification means that they meet EU requirements regarding electromagnetic compatibility, radio frequency exposure limits, battery safety, etc.

II. CE Certification Process for Mobile Phones and Tablets

1. Provide product information to a testing and certification body for evaluation and quotation;

2. Submit CE documentation and a sample;

3. Laboratory testing of the product to verify its conformity;

4. If the test is passed, a draft report will be issued for confirmation; if the test fails, corrective measures will be arranged;

5. After confirmation of the draft report, the original certificate will be issued.

III. Application Documents for CE Certification of Mobile Phones and Tablets

1. Application Form;

2. Instruction Manual;

3. Circuit Schematic;

4. PCB Layout and Component Numbering;

5. List of Key Components;

6. Bill of Materials (BOM);

7. Labels;

8. Block Diagram;

9. Operating Instructions;

10. Battery EN62133 Report

11. Frequency Fixing Software and Operating Instructions

12. Antenna Specifications

IV. Reference Standards for CE Certification of Mobile Phones and Tablets

1. EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (BT/wifi), EN 301 489-19 (GPS), EN 301 489-52 (GSM/WCDMA/LTE), EN55032, EN55035 (FM);

2. RF: EN 301 511 (GSM), EN 301 908-1, EN 301 908-2 (WCDMA), EN 301 908-13 (LTE), EN 300 328 (BT/wifi), EN 303 413 (GPS), EN 303 345-1, EN 303 345-3 (FM);

3. Safety: EN62368; EN 62680 (TYPE C interface);

4. SAR: EN 50360, EN 62209-1, EN 62209-2, EN 50566, EN 50663.

V. CE Certification Testing Content for Mobile Phones and Tablets

1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing.

The testing content includes:

1. Radio Frequency (RF) Testing.

The testing content includes:

① Radiated emissions testing

② Conducted emissions testing

③ Harmonic current testing

④ Electrostatic discharge testing

⑤ Radiated immunity testing

⑥ Fast pulse testing

⑦ Surge testing

⑧ Voltage flicker and drop testing, etc.

2. Radio Frequency (RF) Testing.

The testing content includes:

① Conducted spurious emissions testing

② Radiated spurious emissions testing

③ Phase error and frequency error testing

④ Transmitter output power testing

⑤ Switching spectrum testing, etc.

3. Safety Testing.

① Leakage current testing

② Normal temperature rise testing

③ Normal input testing

④ Normal output testing, etc.

4. SAR Testing.

The absorption rate of magnetic power from mobile phones and tablets to the human body under normal use.

VI. Cycle and Cost

The normal testing and certification cycle for CE DOC is 3 weeks, and the CE NB certification cycle is 5 weeks. The price varies depending on the product function and whether an NB certificate is applied for, generally around 10,000-50,000 RMB.