The China Type Approval (CTA) certification is a mandatory management system implemented in China for telecommunication terminal equipment, radio communication equipment, and telecommunication equipment involving inter-network interconnection used for accessing public telecommunication networks. According to current regulations, any relevant equipment sold domestically or used for accessing public telecommunication networks must obtain a network access license issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; otherwise, sales and use are prohibited. This system is particularly critical in the smart vehicle sector, as modern vehicles are no longer merely mechanical products but mobile internet-connected devices integrating numerous communication modules and smart terminals.
1.Adaptation Specifications of CTA Certification for the Automotive Industry
The core objective of CTA certification is to ensure the safe and stable operation of telecommunication networks, protect users' legitimate rights and interests, and promote the healthy development of the telecommunication equipment market. For the automotive industry, especially new energy and intelligent connected vehicles, in-vehicle terminals (such as T-Box, in-vehicle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth modules, 5G/4G communication equipment, etc.) all fall within the scope requiring CTA certification. The certification is typically valid for 3 years and requires re-application upon expiration. The certificate includes key information such as equipment name, model, manufacturer, origin, and issuance date.
2. CTA Certification Documentation
1) Enterprise introduction
2) Basic product information materials
3) Application form
4) Business license
5) Introduction to the applying unit
6) Block diagram
7) Instruction manual
8) ISO 9001 certificate
9) Label
3.CTA Certification Workflow
1) Fill in the network access application form (e.g., sample submission form)
2) Enterprise submits prototype machines to the laboratory
3) Laboratory conducts inspections and issues inspection reports
4) Review and approval
5) Issue the network access license for telecommunication equipment
Note: The laboratory only issues reports based on the samples and materials provided by the enterprise and has limited authority to verify the authenticity of the samples. If the actual products of the enterprise are inconsistent with the submitted samples and are detected during market random inspections by the MIIT, the enterprise will face fines.
4.Conclusion
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of smart vehicles, the importance of CTA certification has grown increasingly significant. On the one hand, the certification ensures that in-vehicle communication equipment does not cause interference or security risks to public telecommunication networks; on the other hand, it is a necessary condition for the legal market launch and sales of products.
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