CE / RED certification checklist.
Every step to bring a radio-equipped electronic product (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, NB-IoT) to CE marking: what to lock down at design time, what to pre-test before the accredited laboratory, and what the technical file must contain. Printable, usable in project reviews.
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Regulatory scoping: applicable directives (RED 2014/53/EU, EMC, RoHS, WEEE), harmonized standards, article 3.3 cybersecurity, self-declaration vs notified body.
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Compliance-first design: pre-certified module, RF ground plane, EMC filtering provisions, ESD protection, supply separation.
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Pre-testing before the lab: emissions pre-scan, indicative immunity, simulation before manufacturing.
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Accredited laboratory testing: EN 62368-1 / EN 55032 / EN 55035 / EN 300 328 test matrix, typical durations, samples and test firmware.
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Technical file and EU declaration: required content, declaration of conformity, CE marking.
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After market placement: 10-year retention, product changes, CRA obligations.