FCC ID BCG-A2698

Wireless Earbuds

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A2698

Latest application date: 2022-09-07

FCC ID Device Details

FCC ID	BCG-A2698
Mirrors	fcc.id \| gov \| fccid.ai
Grantee Code	BCG
Product Code	A2698
Applicant Business	Apple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains	apple.com
Equipment Class	Wireless Earbuds
Test Firm	Element Materials Technology Morgan Hill

Operating Frequencies

Frequency Range	Application Purpose	Final Action Date
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2022-09-07
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2022-09-07
5180-5240 MHz	Original Equipment	2022-09-07

Exhibits

Document	Type	Available	File
User Guide	Users Manual	2023-03-06	PDF 1.6 MB
Internal Photographs	Internal Photos	2023-03-06	PDF 3.3 MB
External Photographs	External Photos	2023-03-06	PDF 3.2 MB
FCC ID Label and Location	ID Label/Location Info	2022-09-07	PDF 82.4 KB
SAR Appendix E Antenna Diagram and Test Set-up Photographs	Test Setup Photos	2023-03-06	PDF 150.7 KB
Test Set-up Photographs	Test Setup Photos	2023-03-06	PDF 1.2 MB
Antenna Gain Measurement Procedure	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 2.3 MB
Antenna Gain Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 24.3 KB
Bluetooth HDR Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 4 MB
Bluetooth LE Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 3 MB
Bluetooth Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 5 MB
NB UNII BDR Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 1.8 MB
NB UNII HDR Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 5.5 MB
NB UNII LE Test Report	Test Report	2022-09-07	PDF 2.6 MB
SAR Test Report	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 813.7 KB
Authorization Letter	Attestation Statements	2022-09-07	PDF 74.5 KB
Confidentiality Request Letter	Cover Letter(s)	2022-09-07	PDF 73.9 KB
SAR Appendix A Test Plots	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 178.9 KB
SAR Appendix B Verification Plots	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 186.2 KB
SAR Appendix C Tissue Specification	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 363.2 KB
SAR Appendix C Tissue Validation Metadata only	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 363.2 KB
SAR Appendix D System Validation	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 70.5 KB
SAR Appendix F Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificate	RF Exposure Info	2022-09-07	PDF 5.1 MB
Block Diagram Metadata only	Block Diagram		PDF 1 MB
Schematics Metadata only	Schematics		PDF 600 KB
Software Security Description Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1.3 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 5.2 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 284.6 KB
Tune-Up Procedure Metadata only	Parts List/Tune Up Info		PDF 224.8 KB

Application Information

Application ID	oxGy0SIQvhGqV7ddV5gCOQ==
Final Action Date	2022-09-07
Application Purpose	Original Equipment
Applicant FRN	0005899216
Model	A2698
Frequency Range	2402-2480 MHz
Equipment Class	DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Device Description	Wireless Earbuds
Responsible Party	Abhishek Rala, Regulatory Compliance Manager, arala@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Technical Contact	Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc., arala@apple.com , 4089961010
Test Firm	Randy Ortanez, Element Materials Technology Morgan Hill, randy.ortanez@pctest.com , 4102906652
TCB Email	tcb@pctest.com
TCB Scope	A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term Confidentiality	Yes
Short-Term Confidentiality Date	03/06/2023
Long-Term Confidentiality	Yes
Grant Deferral	No
Modular Equipment	Does not apply
Composite Device	Yes
Composite Part	No
Cognitive Radio	No
Authorization Waiver	No
Authorization Waiver Approved	No
Section 5301 Certification	Yes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase Inquiry	No
Grant Comments	Output power listed is peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.15 W/kg.

Applications

Application ID	Date	Purpose
oxGy0SIQvhGqV7ddV5gCOQ==	2022-09-07	Original Equipment
YR36MXx9UPV3Tn8PMQ5xgw==	2022-09-07	Original Equipment
I2UTVHhhT2jSM2geUUoVmA==	2022-09-07	Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

Frequency	Output	Rules	Grant Notes
2402-2480 MHz	0.0179470	15C	CC
2402-2480 MHz	0.007998	15C	CC
2404-2478 MHz	0.017783	15C	CC
5180-5240 MHz	0.009954	15E	CC
5745-5825 MHz	0.022387	15E	CC

Grants

TCB Grant - Application YR36MXx9UPV3Tn8PMQ5xgw==

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC
(formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Apple Inc.

One Apple Park Way

Cupertino, CA 95014

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Digital Transmission System
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2404.0 - 2478.0	0.017783
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.007998

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.15 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

EAS Grant - Application YR36MXx9UPV3Tn8PMQ5xgw==

COPY	FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	COPY
Certification

Apple Inc.
One Apple Park Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Digital Transmission System
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds
Modular Type:	Does not apply

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2404.0 - 2478.0	0.017783
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.007998

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.15 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application oxGy0SIQvhGqV7ddV5gCOQ==

Mail To:

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC
(formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Apple Inc.

One Apple Park Way

Cupertino, CA 95014

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.017947

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.15 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

EAS Grant - Application oxGy0SIQvhGqV7ddV5gCOQ==

COPY	FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	COPY
Certification

Apple Inc.
One Apple Park Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds
Modular Type:	Does not apply

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.017947

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.15 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

TCB Grant - Application I2UTVHhhT2jSM2geUUoVmA==

Mail To:

TCB	GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC
(formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Apple Inc.

One Apple Park Way

Cupertino, CA 95014

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15E	5180.0 - 5240.0	0.009954
CC	15E	5745.0 - 5825.0	0.022387

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.18 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

EAS Grant - Application I2UTVHhhT2jSM2geUUoVmA==

COPY	FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION	COPY
Certification

Apple Inc.
One Apple Park Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
United States

Date of Grant: 09/07/2022

Application Dated: 08/31/2022

Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager

NOT TRANSFERABLE

EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below.

FCC IDENTIFIER:	BCG-A2698

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds
Modular Type:	Does not apply

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC	15E	5180.0 - 5240.0	0.009954
CC	15E	5745.0 - 5825.0	0.022387

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.18 W/kg.

CC:	This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.

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