SAREMF Project: SAR Evaluation and Certification Laboratory

SAREMF Project: SAR Evaluation and Certification Laboratory

Project director: Prof. Dr. Eng. Andrei Marinescu (ICMET Craiova)

SAREMF is a major investment project. It ensures the implementation of essential measurements in Romania. We measure the specific absorption rate (SAR) in the field. The terminals used in mobile telephony are directly targeted. The modern laboratory is managed by very well-trained specialists.

The four engineers of the team were trained internationally. The training was carried out when the laboratory was put into operation. The training was coordinated by experts from SATIMO France. The specialization was also done at SICOM Trieste in Italy.

We accurately determine the SAR value for any mobile phone. We fully cover all frequency bands used today. These are between 450 and 2400 MHz. We test all current communication standards. These include GSM, CDMA, UMTS and DECT systems. We strictly comply with international safety standards. We follow the EN 50360 and IEC 62209 standards.

We perform preliminary SAR assessment for devices. We quickly compare measured values with those obtained through simulation. Numerical simulations ensure extremely high accuracy. We evaluate the compliance of terminals with safety standards. This process involves detailed calculation of the radiated power emitted.

We accurately determine the real operating autonomy of phones. We carefully analyze the characteristics of the power supply battery in operation. We correlate these characteristics with the operating mode of the terminal. We rigorously test very small communication devices.

Communications at a fairly short distance are targeted. We include popular modules such as WLAN or Bluetooth. We also test modern compact networks such as ZigBee. In addition, we perform advanced studies on medical implants. We offer dedicated tests for pacemaker devices.

ICMET provides scientific services requested directly by clients. We work strictly on the basis of a transparent economic contract. This results from a very clear request for proposal. The beneficiary accepts the offer before any procedures begin.

The test result is presented in the official Test Report. The document explicitly includes the technical measurement uncertainty. ICMET also supports interested higher education institutions. We provide a generous monthly amount of time free of charge. We offer a maximum volume of 48 hours of computing.

This time is intended to simulate the penetration of the electromagnetic field into the body. We use advanced CST software for this purpose. The goal is to develop impactful scientific communications. In this way, we support solid partnerships for accessing future European funds.

SAREMF – A project for the implementation in Romania of SAR measurement of terminals used in mobile telephony.