ISED consultation on technical and operational requirements in the mmWave band

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of the following technical and operational requirements in the mmWave band:

RSS-193, Issue 1 – Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz
RSS-102.IPD.MEAS, Issue 2 – Measurement Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102
RSS-102.IPD.SIM, Issue 2 – Simulation Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102
SRSP-522, Issue 1 – Technical Requirements for Non-Competitive Local Licensed Systems, including Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, and Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-193, Issue 1, “Flexible Use Broadband Equipment Operating in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz”. This new standard sets out the requirements for certification of flexible use broadband equipment, used in fixed and/or mobile services, operating in the frequency band 27.5-28.35 GHz.

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-102.IPD.MEAS, issue 2, “Measurement Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”. The following key changes are being proposed to this existing standard:

· New requirements extending the frequency range to cover all portable devices operating in the 6 GHz to 300 GHz frequency band;

· New requirements for hand exposure during a voice call;

· Updated references from IEC TR 63170 to IEC/IEEE 63195-1;

· Preliminary guidance for time-averaged incident power density.

ISED Radio Standards Specification, RSS-102.IPD.SIM, issue 2, “Simulation Procedure for Assessing Incident Power Density (IPD) Compliance in Accordance with RSS-102”. The following key changes are being proposed to this existing standard:

· New requirements extending the frequency range to cover all portable devices operating in the 6 GHz to 300 GHz frequency band;

· Updated the assessment requirements reference to IEC/IEEE 63195-2;

ISED Standard Radio System Plans SRSP-522, Issue 1, “Technical Requirements for Non-Competitive Local Licensed Systems, including Fixed and/or Mobile Systems, and Flexible Use Broadband Systems, in the Band 27.5-28.35 GHz”. This new standard sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of the frequency band 27.5-28.35 GHz for non-competitive local licensed systems and applies to fixed and mobile systems, including flexible use broadband systems, operating in the band.

Comments are due no later than Friday, May 30, 2025.