What is specific absorption rate (SAR)? Where can I obtain SAR data for my cell phone?
Industry Canada requires that all portable and handheld radiocommunication devices, including cell phones, sold in Canada comply with Safety Code 6 SAR limits. The specific absorption rate (SAR) is the rate at which RF energy is absorbed by a defined amount of mass of a biological body. SAR is expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The SAR value of your cell phone is normally published in the user manual or you can contact the manufacturer to obtain this information. Additionally, there are many independent websites which publish SAR values for many models of cell phones.
The SAR is the rate at which RF energy is absorbed by a defined amount of mass of a biological body. SAR is expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The SAR value of your cell phone is normally published in the user manual or you can contact the manufacturer to obtain this information. Industry Canada requires that all portable and hand-held radiocommunication devices sold in Canada, including cell phones, comply with the regulatory SAR limits.
