EN 300 and EN 301 (ETSI Radio Equipment Standards)
The EN 300 and EN 301 series are European standards, published by ETSI, that define how radio equipment uses the radio spectrum efficiently and without causing harmful interference. Individual standards cover specific technologies, such as EN 300 328 for 2.4 gigahertz wideband devices, EN 301 893 for 5 gigahertz wireless access systems and EN 301 908 for cellular networks.
Key Takeaways
The EN 300 and EN 301 series are ETSI standards for the efficient use of the radio spectrum.
Each standard addresses a specific radio technology or frequency band.
Examples include EN 300 328 for 2.4 gigahertz, EN 301 893 for 5 gigahertz and EN 301 908 for cellular.
They support compliance with the European Radio Equipment Directive.
The EN 300 and EN 301 radio standards specify how a transmitter must behave so that it uses its allocated spectrum efficiently and does not interfere with other users. They define parameters such as transmit power, spectral masks and receiver behaviour.
EN 300 328 covers wideband data transmission in the 2.4 gigahertz band used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, EN 301 893 covers 5 gigahertz wireless access systems, EN 303 413 covers satellite navigation receivers and the EN 301 908 parts cover cellular network equipment.
These standards are among the harmonised standards used to demonstrate the efficient spectrum use requirements of the European Radio Equipment Directive, which governs wireless products on the European market.
Rugged tablets, phones and routers contain multiple radios, so they are tested against the EN 300 and EN 301 standards relevant to each, confirming that their wireless functions are legal and well behaved on the European market.
Frequently Asked Questions
They define how radio equipment uses the spectrum efficiently and without causing harmful interference, with each standard covering a specific technology.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute, known as ETSI.
An ETSI standard for wideband data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 gigahertz band, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
They are harmonised standards used to show that radio products meet the efficient spectrum use requirements of the directive.
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