scope:

The present document covers the minimum characteristics considered necessary in order to make the best use of the available frequencies. It does not necessarily include all the characteristics that may be required by a user, nor does it necessarily represent the optimum performance achievable.

Close Range Inductive Data Communication equipment covered within the present document are considered by definition short-range devices. The power limits for frequency bands will be found in the current version of CEPT/ERC/Recommendation 70-03 [2] (or national regulations).

The present document applies to Close Range Inductive Data transmitters and receivers operating at 13,56 MHz.

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements are covered by EN 301 489-1 [3] and EN 301 489-3 [6].

The present document covers fixed stations, mobile stations and portable stations. If a system includes transponders, these are measured together with the transmitter.

The present document is intended to cover the provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC [1] (R&TTE Directive) article 3.2, which states that: "Radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communications and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference".

In addition to the present document, other ENs that specify technical requirements in respect of essential requirements under other parts of article 3 of the R&TTE Directive [1] will apply to equipment within the scope of the present document.

NOTE: A list of such ENs is included on the web site http://www.newapproach.org/.