FCC ID BCG-A2978

Apple Watch

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG   Product Code: A2978
Latest application date: 2023-09-12

FCC ID Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A2978
Mirrorsfcc.id | gov | fccid.ai
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA2978
Applicant BusinessApple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains apple.com
Equipment ClassApple Watch
Test FirmElement Materials Technology San Jose, CA

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
13.56 MHzOriginal Equipment2023-09-12
6226.1-6753.1 MHzOriginal Equipment2023-09-12
2402-2480 MHzOriginal Equipment2023-09-12
5180-5240 MHzOriginal Equipment2023-09-12
2402-2480 MHzOriginal Equipment2023-09-12

Exhibits

DocumentTypeAvailableFile
User GuideUsers Manual2024-03-10PDF 414.8 KB
Internal PhotographsInternal Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.4 MB
External PhotographsExternal Photos2024-03-10PDF 816 KB
FCC ID Label and LocationID Label/Location Info2023-09-12PDF 1.3 MB
SAR Appendix F Antenna Diagram and Test Set-up PhotographsTest Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 346.3 KB
Test Set-up PhotographsTest Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.1 MB
Test Set-up PhotographsTest Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.1 MB
Test Set-up Photographs 1Test Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.1 MB
Test Set-up Photographs 2Test Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.4 MB
Test Setup PhotographsTest Setup Photos2024-03-10PDF 1.1 MB
802.15.4 ab-NB Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 3 MB
Antenna Gain ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 1.8 MB
Bluetooth HDR Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 3.6 MB
Bluetooth LE Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 3.8 MB
Bluetooth Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 3.5 MB
DFS Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 633.7 KB
MPE Test ReportRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 380.4 KB
MPE Test Report Metadata onlyTest Report2023-09-12PDF 380.4 KB
NFC Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 1.2 MB
Part 15.255 Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 1.9 MB
SAR Test ReportRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 792.6 KB
UNII Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 5 MB
UWB Test ReportTest Report2023-09-12PDF 3.6 MB
WLAN Test Report 1Test Report2023-09-12PDF 3.7 MB
WLAN Test Report 2Test Report2023-09-12PDF 2.5 MB
Authorization LetterAttestation Statements2023-09-12PDF 480.1 KB
FCC 2.911(d)(5) Covered List AttestationAttestation Statements2023-09-12PDF 476.9 KB
FCC 2.911(d)(7) Agent for Service AttestationAttestation Statements2023-09-12PDF 477.7 KB
Confidentiality Request LetterCover Letter(s)2023-09-12PDF 725.8 KB
SAR Appendix A Test PlotsRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 535.3 KB
SAR Appendix B Dipole Verification PlotsRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 263.4 KB
SAR Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration CertificatesRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 4 MB
SAR Appendix D Tissue SpecificationsRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 420.8 KB
SAR Appendix E System ValidationRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 50.9 KB
UWB RF Exposure EvaluationRF Exposure Info2023-09-12PDF 107.5 KB
Block Diagram Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 537.6 KB
Schematics Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 1.4 MB
Antenna Specifications Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 1.7 MB
Software Security Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 1.8 MB
Technical Description Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 1.9 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 1.9 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 136.4 KB
Technical Description 3 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 1,019.3 KB
Parts List_BOM Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 477.9 KB
Tune Up Procedure Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 228.1 KB

Application Information

Application IDr8qeOoO82dNTNSe3Q3wuyQ==
Final Action Date2023-09-12
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Applicant FRN0005899216
ModelA2978
Frequency Range13.56 MHz
Equipment ClassDXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Device DescriptionApple Watch
Responsible PartyAbhishek Rala, Regulatory Compliance Manager, arala@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Technical ContactMarc Douat, Apple Inc., mdouat@apple.com , 4089961010
Test FirmRandy Ortanez, Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA, rj.ortanez@pctest.com , 4102906652
TCB Emailtcb@pctest.com
TCB ScopeA2: Low Power Transmitters (except Spread Spectrum) and radar detectors operating above 1 GHz
Short-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term Confidentiality Date03/10/2024
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Grant DeferralNo
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Composite PartNo
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverNo
Authorization Waiver ApprovedNo
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryYes
Grant CommentsOutput power listed is the peak EIRP. For satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the 60.5 GHz transmitter operations must be used with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users must be provided with instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Applications

Application IDDatePurpose
r8qeOoO82dNTNSe3Q3wuyQ==2023-09-12Original Equipment
qgKMP7fJr5op21DQAzFCCw==2023-09-12Original Equipment
ONdWSzJxLEUBwn/9ARnX/g==2023-09-12Original Equipment
NNIj3NOHsB/Uoh9M+xs6wg==2023-09-12Original Equipment
GtkH11Bn/57P7S9T2k1XxA==2023-09-12Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputRulesGrant Notes
13.56 MHz15CCC
2402-2480 MHz0.074302015CCC
2402-2480 MHz0.0762115CCC
2404-2476 MHz0.05081615CCC
2412-2472 MHz0.21527815CCC
5180-5240 MHz0.04931715ECC
5260-5320 MHz0.05000315ECC
5500-5720 MHz0.05000315ECC
5728.75-5846.25 MHz0.03935515ECC
5745-5825 MHz0.04988815ECC
6226.1-6753.1 MHz15FCC
7725.2-8249.2 MHz15FCC
60176.75-60823.25 MHz0.00235515CCC, EP

Grants

TCB Grant - Application r8qeOoO82dNTNSe3Q3wuyQ==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 13.56  -  13.56  
CC EP 15C 60176.75  -  60823.25 0.002355  

Output power listed is the peak EIRP.

For satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the 60.5 GHz transmitter operations must be used with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users must be provided with instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.


CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
EP: Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)

EAS Grant - Application r8qeOoO82dNTNSe3Q3wuyQ==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
 
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 13.56  -  13.56  
CC EP 15C 60176.75  -  60823.25 0.002355  

Output power listed is the peak EIRP.

For satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the 60.5 GHz transmitter operations must be used with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users must be provided with instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.


CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
EP: Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)

TCB Grant - Application qgKMP7fJr5op21DQAzFCCw==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Ultra Wideband Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15F 6226.1  -  6753.1  
CC 15F 7725.2  -  8249.2  

UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited per §15.521(a).

Antennas mounted on outdoor structures, such as antennas mounted on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole, or any fixed outdoors infrastructure are prohibited for use with this device per §15.519(a).


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

EAS Grant - Application qgKMP7fJr5op21DQAzFCCw==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
 
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Ultra Wideband Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15F 6226.1  -  6753.1  
CC 15F 7725.2  -  8249.2  

UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited per §15.521(a).

Antennas mounted on outdoor structures, such as antennas mounted on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole, or any fixed outdoors infrastructure are prohibited for use with this device per §15.519(a).


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

TCB Grant - Application ONdWSzJxLEUBwn/9ARnX/g==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2472.0 0.215278  
CC 15C 2404.0  -  2476.0 0.050816  
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.07621  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

This device supports 20 MHz BW mode.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.30 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

EAS Grant - Application ONdWSzJxLEUBwn/9ARnX/g==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
 
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: Apple Watch
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2472.0 0.215278  
CC 15C 2404.0  -  2476.0 0.050816  
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.07621  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

This device supports 20 MHz BW mode.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.30 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

TCB Grant - Application NNIj3NOHsB/Uoh9M+xs6wg==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15E 5180.0  -  5240.0 0.049317  
CC 15E 5260.0  -  5320.0 0.050003  
CC 15E 5500.0  -  5720.0 0.050003  
CC 15E 5745.0  -  5825.0 0.049888  
CC 15E 5728.75  -  5846.25 0.039355  

Output power listed is conducted.

This device supports 20 MHz BW mode.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.23 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

EAS Grant - Application NNIj3NOHsB/Uoh9M+xs6wg==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
 
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: Apple Watch
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 0.049317  
CC 15E 5260.0  -  5320.0 0.050003  
CC 15E 5500.0  -  5720.0 0.050003  
CC 15E 5745.0  -  5825.0 0.049888  
CC 15E 5728.75  -  5846.25 0.039355  

Output power listed is conducted.

This device supports 20 MHz BW mode.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.23 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

TCB Grant - Application GtkH11Bn/57P7S9T2k1XxA==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.074302  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.32 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

EAS Grant - Application GtkH11Bn/57P7S9T2k1XxA==

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: 09/12/2023

Application Dated: 08/11/2023
 
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-A2978
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
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 0.074302  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.32 W/kg, 0.55 W/kg, and 0.27 W/kg, respectively.


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

Mail To: