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CANADA: ISED Publishes Standards RSS-251 and RSS-220 Regarding Vehicular/Mobile Radar and UWB Technology

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On July 31, 2018, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the standards RSS-251, Issue 2, regarding Vehicular radar and airport fixed or mobile radar in the 76-81 GHz frequency band, and RSS-220, issue 1, on devices using ultra-wideband (UWB) Technology.

The first standard sets the requirements of certification for license-exempt radio equipment that operate in the 76-81 GHz band. The second standard establishes the transition periods for selling vehicular radar devices using ultra-wideband technology in the band 22-29 GHz (Certification, manufacture, importation, distribution, and lease).

These documents entered into force as of the date of their publication, July 2018. Comments or suggestions about these standards can be submitted by clicking here.