🚀 go-pugleaf

On Mar 24, 3:37 am, John Devereux <j...@devereux.me.uk> wrote:
> Joerg <inva...@invalid.invalid> writes:
> > Don McKenzie wrote:
> >> Welcome to the latest Raspberry Pi update from RS Components!
>
> >> Much has been happening behind the scenes since you received our last
> >> update, not least the start of compliance testing on the Raspberry Pi.
>
> >> Why are we doing this? Compliance testing is an essential part of
> >> bringing any electronic product to market. The Raspberry Pi is being
> >> tested to make sure it conforms to all the regulations that apply to
> >> electronic devices around the world. This means that we can be sure the
> >> Raspberry Pi we deliver to you meets the correct standards and is as
> >> safe as you would expect any electronic device you purchase to be.
>
> >> We’re working with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to manage the testing
> >> process as quickly as possible, while ensuring all tests are carried out
> >> to guarantee safety.  More information is being posted on the Raspberry
> >> Pi website , as well as on our own FAQ pages rswww.comor DesignSpark.
> >> We’re also regularly tweeting updates on progress.  Follow
> >> @RSElectronics on twitter to catch the latest news.
>
> >> Alongside this, we’ve also been contacting the first group of people who
> >> registered for a Raspberry Pi from RS, to help us plan delivery of the
> >> initial batch of boards.  In next week’s update, we’ll provide more
> >> information on how we’re managing the queue and the order process.
>
> >> RS Components
>
> >> ======================
>
> > Just curious: Does this mean the first round was shipped without being
> > EMC tested?
>
> I thought development boards are exempt anyway? I find it hard to
> believe that all the hundreds of well regarded dev boards from Olimex et
> al have been formally EMC tested. How could they be, most have headers
> for direct access to the microcontroller pins.
>
> The Pi will very likely fail any such test IMO.
>
> --
>
> John Devereux

Yes, dev boards are exempt, the issue is whether rPi foundation can
support the claim that this *is* a dev board given the number of
boards sold and the type of users who are buying them.  From the quote
above it sounds like someone's lawyers got into the loop and added the
FUD.  So of course the bean counters then said, "Let's get the testing
done" since it can be pretty expensive if it turns out they get
whacked with fines, etc.

It's the right decision.

Rick