Technical standards for telecommunication equipment

NTC. TS. 1010 – 2007

Radio Frequency Identification: RFID

1. Scope

This technical standard Specifies the minimum technical characteristics for Radio Frequency Identification: RFID radiocommunication equipment operating in the following radio frequency bands.

1) Radio frequency band which is below 135 kHz

2) 13.553 – 13.567 MHz

3) 433.05 – 434.79 MHz

4) 920 – 925 MHz

5) 2.4 – 2.5 GHz

6) 5 GHz radio frequency band

2. Technical Standard

2.1 Radio frequency technical standard (Radio Frequency Requirements)

2.1.1 Radio frequency band which is below 135 kHz

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the radio frequency band below 135 kHz are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Maximum transmit power	condition
150 mW (e.i.r.p.) or magnetic field strength 55 dBμmA/m within a distance of 10 m.	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license
Over 150 mW (e.i.r.p.) to 7.5 W (e.i.r.p.) or magnetic field strength over 55 dBμA/m to 72 dBμA/m within a distance of 10 m.	Must obtain a relevant radio communication license.

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

2.1) ETSI EN 300 330-1 : Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and inductive loop systems in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz;

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

2.1.2 13.553 – 13.567 MHz radio frequency band

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the 13.553 – 13.567 MHz radio frequency band are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Maximum transmit power	condition
10 mW (e.i.r.p.)	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license
1 W (e.i.r.p.)	Must obtain a relevant radio communication license.

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

2.2) ETSI EN 302 291-1 : Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Close Range Inductive Data Communication equipment operating at 13,56 MHz;

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

2.3) FCC Part 15.225 : Code of Federal Regulations (USA); Title 47 Telecommunication; Chapter 1 Federal Communications Commission; Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C – Intentional Radiators; § 15.225 Operation within the band 13.110–14.010 MHz

2.1.3 433.05 – 434.79 MHz radio frequency band

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the 433.05 – 434.79 MHz radio frequency band are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Maximum transmit power	condition
10 mW	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

2.1) ETSI EN 300 220-1 : Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW;

Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

2.1.4 920 – 925 MHz radio frequency band

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the 920 – 925 MHz radio frequency band are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Maximum transmit power	condition
0.5 W (e.i.r.p.)	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license
4 W (e.i.r.p.)	Must obtain a relevant radio communication license.

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

2.1) FCC Part 15.247 : Code of Federal Regulations (USA); Title 47 Telecommunication; Chapter 1 Federal Communications Commission; Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C – Intentional Radiators; §15.247 Operation within the bands 902–928 MHz, 2400–2483.5 MHz, and 5725–5850 MHz

2.2) FCC Part 15.249 : Code of Federal Regulations (USA); Title 47 Telecommunication; Chapter 1 Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C – Intentional Radiators; §15.249; Operation within the bands 902–928 MHz, 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5725–5875 MHz, and 24.0–24.25 GHz

2.3) ETSI EN 302 208-1 : Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Radio Frequency Identification Equipment operating in the band 865 MHz to 868 MHz with power levels up to 2 W; Part 1: Technical requirements and methods of measurement

NOTE: The ETSI EN 302 208-1 standard shall apply to radio frequency identification: RFID devices operating in the 920 – 925 MHz radio frequency band.

2.1.5 2.4 – 2.5 GHz radio frequency band

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the 2.4 – 2.5 GHz radio frequency band are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Maximum transmit power	condition
1100 mW (e.i.r.p)	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

2.1) ETSI EN 300 440-1 : Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short range devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

2.2) FCC Part 15.247 : Code of Federal Regulations (USA); Title 47 Telecommunication; Chapter 1 Federal Communications Commission; Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C – Intentional Radiators; §15.247 Operation within the bands 902–928 MHz, 2400–2483.5 MHz, and 5725–5850 MHz

2.3) FCC Part 15.249 : Code of Federal Regulations (USA); Title 47 Telecommunication; Chapter 1 Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices; Subpart C – Intentional Radiators; §15.249; Operation within the bands 902–928 MHz, 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5725–5875 MHz, and 24.0–24.25 GHz

2.1.6 5 GHz radio frequency band

The technical standards of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID operating in the 5 GHz radio frequency band are as follows:

1) Maximum transmit power must not exceed the following list.

Radio frequency range	Maximum transmit power	Condition
5.150-5.350 GHz	0.2 W (e.i.r.p.)	Exempted from make, possess, use, import, export or trade radiocommunication equipment and radio station establish license
5.470-5.725 GHz	1.0 W (e.i.r.p.)
5.725-5.850 GHz	1.0 W (e.i.r.p.)

2) The technical characteristics of the transmitting and receiving sectors shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

2.2 Safety Standard

2.2.1 Electrical Safety Requirements

Electrical Safety of Radio Frequency Identification: RFID shall be as specified in the standard as follows:

1) IEC 60950 – 1 : Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements

2) TIS 1561 – 2005 : Information technology equipment SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2.2 Safety of radiocommunication equipment for human health (Radiation Exposure Requirements)

Radio Frequency Identification: RFID installations must comply with the requirements of the standard for the safety of human health from the use of radiocommunications. including the rules and measures to supervise the safety of human health from the use of radiocommunication equipment as prescribed in the notification of the National Telecommunications Commission.