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ETSI EN 300 330 Inductive Loop & NFC Testing

ETSI EN 300 330 Testing — Inductive Loop & NFC Devices

Compatible Electronics is NVLAP-accredited for ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 (2017) — the harmonised standard for short range devices and inductive loop systems operating in the 9 kHz to 30 MHz frequency range at Lake Forest and Brea, California.

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 9 kHz – 30 MHz Lake Forest · Brea

What is ETSI EN 300 330?

ETSI EN 300 330 is the harmonised standard under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU for short range devices and inductive loop systems operating in the 9 kHz to 30 MHz frequency range. The standard covers both inductive applications — where the magnetic field itself is the communication medium — and short range radio devices that transmit in this low-frequency range.

EN 300 330 is most commonly required for NFC (Near Field Communication) devices at 13.56 MHz, RFID systems at 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz, and inductive loop systems for hearing aids, contactless payment, and access control. It is also applicable to smart card readers, wireless charging pads (at the radio frequency level), and short range data links in the HF band. For the EMC immunity requirements under RED, see ETSI EN 301 489.

🔎 EN 300 330 and NFC: NFC operates at 13.56 MHz — directly within the EN 300 330 scope. Any NFC-enabled product placed on the EU market under the RED Directive must be tested to EN 300 330 for the radio performance essential requirements (Article 3.2), and to EN 301 489-3 for EMC requirements (Article 3.1(b)). Compatible Electronics holds accreditation for both at Lake Forest and Brea, enabling a complete RED compliance test in a single visit.

Accredited Standard Version

StandardDescriptionLocations
ETSI EN 300 330 V2.1.1 (2017-02)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 — Harmonised Standard covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU.Lake ForestBrea

Products Covered by EN 300 330

NFC & Contactless

NFC Devices — 13.56 MHz

  • Smartphones and tablets with NFC
  • Contactless payment terminals and readers
  • Smart card readers and writers
  • NFC tags and labels (passive)
  • Transit ticketing systems
  • NFC-enabled wearables and accessories
RFID Systems

RFID — 125 kHz & 13.56 MHz

  • 125 kHz LF RFID readers (access control)
  • 13.56 MHz HF RFID readers (ISO 15693)
  • Industrial asset tracking RFID systems
  • Library management RFID systems
  • Animal identification RFID (ISO 11784/85)
Inductive Loop Systems

Inductive Loop Applications

  • Hearing loop systems (telecoil / T-coil)
  • Inductive charging systems (radio frequency aspect)
  • Inductive data links for implantable devices
  • Vehicle detection loops
  • Industrial proximity sensors (inductive)

Related Services & Resources

Test Your NFC or Inductive Loop Device to EN 300 330

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 — ETSI EN 300 330 NFC & inductive loop testing at Lake Forest & Brea, CA.

Brea: 714‑579‑0500 · Newbury Park: 805‑480‑4044

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