Helping You Meet Your Market Window
Compatible Electronics provides comprehensive EMC testing, product safety testing, wireless RF testing, international compliance, and EMC consulting services — from regulatory specification identification through product classification, design review, and compliance certification. NVLAP accredited (Lab Code 200527-0), ILAC MRA recognized, ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Founded 1985.
NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0
ILAC MRA Recognized
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Founded 1985
About Compatible Electronics
Compatible Electronics, Inc. has been helping electronics manufacturers meet their market window since 1985 — providing expert EMC testing, product safety testing, wireless RF testing, and engineering consulting from three Southern California laboratory locations. Our NVLAP accreditation (Lab Code 200527-0) covers over 200 test methods across EMC, product safety, and wireless standards, and our ILAC MRA recognition means that our test reports are accepted by EU market surveillance authorities and regulatory bodies worldwide without overseas retesting.
Our service offerings range from individual fee-based testing and consulting projects to ongoing engineering support. All testing and certification services are maintained separate from consulting and design services to ensure the impartiality of our accredited test results. CETCB personnel cannot offer consulting and/or design services while at the same time providing TCB services — if clients want to obtain both services, Compatible Electronics can submit the project to a third-party TCB while continuing consulting support.
200+
Accredited Test Methods
Service Levels & Engagement Approaches
Compatible Electronics offers several engagement models to match your project's stage, budget, and timeline requirements:
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Individual Test Projects
Fee-based formal compliance testing to a specific standard — produces an NVLAP accredited test report for regulatory submission. ILAC MRA recognized for CE marking and international market access.
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Pre-Compliance Engineering Sessions
Engineering-use evaluations using accredited lab equipment — emissions pre-scans, immunity pre-assessments, near-field probing, and in-session fix verification. Results for design guidance only.
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Multi-Market Compliance Programs
Coordinated test programs that collect data for multiple regulatory jurisdictions simultaneously — FCC + CE marking + ISED Canada + RCM + VCCI + KC from a single engagement, maximizing data reuse and minimizing total compliance cost.
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Engineering Consulting & Design Support
Project-based or retainer consulting for regulatory roadmaps, design review, troubleshooting, and compliance strategy — provided by engineers independent of TCB activities to maintain testing impartiality.
NVLAP Accreditation & Laboratory Credentials
Compatible Electronics holds NVLAP accreditation (Lab Code 200527-0) under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for over 200 test methods across EMC emissions, EMC immunity, product safety, and wireless/RF testing. Our ILAC MRA recognition — through NVLAP's membership in the ILAC mutual recognition arrangement — means our test reports are accepted by EU market surveillance authorities for CE marking Declarations of Conformity without requiring additional overseas testing.
Three Laboratory Locations
- Lake Forest / Silverado, CA 92630 — primary location, 949-587-0400
- Brea, CA 92823 — 714-579-0500
- Newbury Park, CA 91320 — 805-480-4044
- All three locations NVLAP accredited and ILAC MRA recognized
- Customers welcome to witness testing at any location
Accreditation Scope Highlights
- CISPR 11, CISPR 15, CISPR 32 / EN 55011, EN 55015, EN 55032 emissions
- FCC Part 15B Class A/B — ANSI C63.4 conducted and radiated emissions
- Full IEC 61000-4-2 through 4-11 immunity series — all three locations
- IEC 60601-1-2 Ed. 4 medical device EMC — professional and home healthcare levels
- IEC 61326-1, IEC 61010-1, EN 50130-4, EN 55103, ETSI EN 300 386 and more
Key Certifications
- NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 — effective 2025-06-05 through 2026-06-30
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — testing laboratory management system
- ILAC MRA recognized — EU market surveillance acceptance
- FDA ASCA program accredited laboratory
- ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation for certification body activities
Impartiality Policy
- Testing and certification services are maintained separate from consulting/design services
- Separation ensures impartiality of accredited test results
- CETCB personnel do not simultaneously provide TCB and consulting/design services
- Consulting provided by individuals independent of testing activities
- Full quality policy available at celectronics.com/service-quality
Industries & Product Categories We Serve
💻Consumer Electronics & IoT
🏭Industrial & Automation Equipment
🏥Medical Devices (IEC 60601-1-2)
🌐Information Technology Equipment
💡Lighting Equipment & LED Drivers
⚡Power Electronics & SMPS
📡Telecommunications Network Equipment
🔐Security & Alarm Systems
🎬Professional Audio & Video
🚗Automotive Electronics
✈️Commercial Avionics (DO-160)
🔬Laboratory & Measurement Instruments
