E-Book13 chapters # FCC Authorization for Hardware Startups — The Book The reference you keep open while you work — not a video you have to scrub back through. The same curriculum as the Krono Labs FCC Authorization course, in a format you can read in one sitting, search in seconds, and return to mid-project. Covers the regulatory framework, authorization pathways, pre-compliance design, the testing process, FCC ID and labeling, modular approval, post-market obligations, and the complete application package. ## What you'll learn * Read cover-to-cover or jump straight to the authorization pathway you need * Search any standard, form, or document requirement instantly * Reference chapter by chapter during an active FCC authorization project $24.99 One-time purchase · Read in browser · No subscription * Read cover-to-cover or jump straight to the authorization pathway you need * Search any standard, form, or document requirement instantly * Reference chapter by chapter during an active FCC authorization project Buy for $24.99 Secure checkout via Paddle Not what you expected? Contact us within 14 days. This book is included free when you enroll in the full course — [$149.00 for the complete video curriculum plus this book](/courses/02-fcc-authorization-for-hardware-startups). Built from a regulatory graph already at work 1,654 users this week 661 guides 323 product types 9 markets ## Chapters Read Chapter 1 free → 1 What FCC Authorization Actually Means FCC authorization is a legal obligation with real enforcement consequences — not a sticker you apply for at the end of development. 2 Title 47 CFR: Where Your Product Fits Knowing which Part of Title 47 CFR governs your device determines which tests to run, which limits to hit, and which authorization path to take. 3 The Three Authorization Paths Certification, SDoC, and the responsible party concept — choosing the right path from the start saves weeks. 4 Working with TCBs and Accredited Labs TCBs review; labs test. 5 Pre-compliance Testing and EMC Design The best time to fix an FCC failure is before you go to the lab. 6 The FCC Testing Process ANSI C63.4 methodology, radiated and conducted emissions, RF performance testing, and what a passing test report looks like. 7 FCC ID and Labeling Requirements The FCC ID is not just a number — it is a legal identifier with precise labeling rules that affect your PCB layout, enclosure, and documentation. 8 Using Pre-certified RF Modules Modular approval covers the module. 9 Post-Market Obligations and Product Changes Authorization does not end when the grant is issued. 10 The Hardware Startup Playbook Real budget numbers, the correct sequencing of FCC milestones in product development, and the mistakes that most first-time filers make. 11 Application Package Assembly Every exhibit in the TCB application package — what it contains, how it's formatted, and what reviewers look for. 12 Common FCC Test Failures and How to Fix Them Clock harmonics, USB cable radiation, band-edge leakage, and switching supply hash — identified by signature, root-caused, and fixed systematically. 13 Course Summary and Action Plan Seven concrete action steps to take from this course to your next compliance project. Buy for $24.99 ## Want the full video course? This book's companion course covers the same material with video lessons and downloadable resources — and includes this book free. [ ![FCC Authorization: A Practical Guide for Hardware Startups](/posters/02-fcc-authorization-for-hardware-startups.svg) ](/courses/02-fcc-authorization-for-hardware-startups) Beginner1h 59m [ ### FCC Authorization: A Practical Guide for Hardware Startups ](/courses/02-fcc-authorization-for-hardware-startups) The complete FCC authorization guide for hardware startups — from regulatory framework to a granted FCC ID. Includes the ebook, free $149.00[View course →](/courses/02-fcc-authorization-for-hardware-startups) Need more than one? The **All-Access Krono Vault** unlocks every course and book for one payment, or put your whole team on it with **Krono Team Vault**. [See pricing](/pricing) Short on time? ### Rather hand it over than learn it? One consultant from Krono's compliance team takes your product from requirements to legal sale, with a fixed quote before any work starts. [See services](/services)