FCC ID BCG-A3048

Wireless Earbuds

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A3048

Latest application date: 2024-08-30

FCC ID Device Details

FCC ID	BCG-A3048
Mirrors	fcc.id \| gov \| fccid.ai
Grantee Code	BCG
Product Code	A3048
Applicant Business	Apple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains	apple.com
Equipment Class	Wireless Earbuds
Test Firm	Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA

Operating Frequencies

Frequency Range	Application Purpose	Final Action Date
6108-6420 MHz	Original Equipment	2024-08-30
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2023-09-12
5157-5245 MHz	Original Equipment	2023-09-12
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2023-09-12

Exhibits

Document	Type	Available	File
User Guide	Users Manual	2025-01-15	PDF 1.7 MB
Internal Photographs	Internal Photos	2025-01-15	PDF 2.9 MB
External Photographs	External Photos	2025-01-15	PDF 2.9 MB
FCC ID Label and Location	ID Label/Location Info	2024-08-30	PDF 1.3 MB
Test Set-up Photographs	Test Setup Photos	2025-01-15	PDF 1.3 MB
SAR Appendix F Antenna Diagram and Test Set-up Photographs	Test Setup Photos	2024-03-10	PDF 181.7 KB
Antenna Gain Report	Test Report	2024-08-30	PDF 743.1 KB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 1	Test Report	2024-08-30	PDF 3.8 MB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 2	Test Report	2024-08-30	PDF 3.3 MB
Antenna Gain Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 1.8 MB
Bluetooth HDR Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 4.1 MB
Bluetooth LE Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 3 MB
Bluetooth Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 2.9 MB
NB UNII BDR Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 2.6 MB
NB UNII HDR Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 5.4 MB
NB UNII LE Test Report	Test Report	2023-09-12	PDF 2.7 MB
SAR Test Report	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 745.8 KB
Authorization Letter	Attestation Statements	2024-08-30	PDF 480.1 KB
FCC 2.911(d)(5) Covered List Attestation	Attestation Statements	2024-08-30	PDF 714.3 KB
FCC 2.911(d)(7) Agent for Service Attestation	Attestation Statements	2024-08-30	PDF 477.7 KB
VLP Attestation	Attestation Statements	2024-08-30	PDF 79.8 KB
Confidentiality Request Letter	Cover Letter(s)	2024-08-30	PDF 884.2 KB
RF Exposure Evaluation	RF Exposure Info	2024-08-30	PDF 191.8 KB
SAR Appendix A Test Plots	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 146.9 KB
SAR Appendix B Verification Plots	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 261.4 KB
SAR Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 3.6 MB
SAR Appendix D Tissue Specification	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 418 KB
SAR Appendix D Tissue Specifications	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 418 KB
SAR Appendix E System Validation	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 70.2 KB
SAR appendix E System Validation	RF Exposure Info	2023-09-12	PDF 70.2 KB
Block Diagram Metadata only	Block Diagram		PDF 528.5 KB
Schematics Metadata only	Schematics		PDF 835.6 KB
Antenna Gain Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 31.6 KB
Antenna Specification Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 219.2 KB
Antenna Specifications Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 219.2 KB
Software Security Description Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1.8 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1.1 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1.2 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1,009.4 KB
Technical Description 3 Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 948 KB
Parts List_BOM Metadata only	Parts List/Tune Up Info		PDF 462.8 KB
Tune-Up Procedure Metadata only	Parts List/Tune Up Info		PDF 275.6 KB
Tune-Up Procedure Metadata only	Parts List/Tune Up Info		PDF 217.3 KB
Tune-up Procedure Metadata only	Parts List/Tune Up Info		PDF 217.3 KB

Application Information

Application ID	/nN3Bku9q7c1p2l9JbIu/w==
Final Action Date	2024-08-30
Application Purpose	Original Equipment
Applicant FRN	0005899216
Model	A3048
Frequency Range	6108-6420 MHz
Equipment Class	6VL - 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Device Description	Wireless Earbuds
Responsible Party	Abhishek Rala, Regulatory Compliance Manager, arala@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Technical Contact	Marc Douat, Apple Inc., mdouat@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Test Firm	Randy Ortanez, Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA, rj.ortanez@pctest.com , 4102906652
TCB Email	tcb@element.com
TCB Scope	A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term Confidentiality	Yes
Short-Term Confidentiality Date	01/15/2025
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	Yes
Grant Comments	Output power listed is EIRP. Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing.

Applications

Application ID	Date	Purpose
/nN3Bku9q7c1p2l9JbIu/w==	2024-08-30	Original Equipment
gbG+6UD5BYnBLp7MkxmarQ==	2023-09-12	Original Equipment
TVI9Clb7v9pTK0gwlVwJ8g==	2023-09-12	Original Equipment
Do0E5EPP5+oOExaErPLOdw==	2023-09-12	Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

Frequency	Output	Rules	Grant Notes
2402-2480 MHz	0.0176200	15C	CC
2402-2480 MHz	0.008017	15C	CC
2404-2476 MHz	0.017906	15C	CC
5157-5245 MHz	0.009931	15E	CC
5731-5844 MHz	0.022336	15E	CC
6108-6420 MHz	0.0007570	15E	CC, EP

Grants

TCB Grant - Application TVI9Clb7v9pTK0gwlVwJ8g==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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	5157.0 - 5245.0	0.009931
CC	15E	5731.0 - 5844.0	0.022336

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.00 W/kg.

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

EAS Grant - Application TVI9Clb7v9pTK0gwlVwJ8g==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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	5157.0 - 5245.0	0.009931
CC	15E	5731.0 - 5844.0	0.022336

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.00 W/kg.

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

TCB Grant - Application gbG+6UD5BYnBLp7MkxmarQ==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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	0.01762

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.17 W/kg.

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

EAS Grant - Application gbG+6UD5BYnBLp7MkxmarQ==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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	0.01762

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.17 W/kg.

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

TCB Grant - Application Do0E5EPP5+oOExaErPLOdw==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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 - 2476.0	0.017906
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.008017

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.17 W/kg.

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

EAS Grant - Application Do0E5EPP5+oOExaErPLOdw==

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: 08/28/2023

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-A3048

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 - 2476.0	0.017906
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.008017

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions is 1.17 W/kg.

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

TCB Grant - Application /nN3Bku9q7c1p2l9JbIu/w==

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: 08/30/2024

Application Dated: 07/19/2024

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-A3048

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC EP	15E	6108.0 - 6420.0	0.000757

Output power listed is EIRP.

Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing.

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 /nN3Bku9q7c1p2l9JbIu/w==

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: 08/30/2024

Application Dated: 07/19/2024

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-A3048

Name of Grantee:	Apple Inc.

Equipment Class:	15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Notes:	Wireless Earbuds
Modular Type:	Does not apply

Grant Notes	FCC Rule Parts	Frequency Range (MHZ)	Output Watts	Frequency Tolerance	Emission Designator
CC EP	15E	6108.0 - 6420.0	0.000757

Output power listed is EIRP.

Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing.

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

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