FCC ID BCG-A3050
Wireless Earbud
by Apple Inc.
Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A3050
Latest application date: 2024-09-09
FCC ID Device Details
Operating Frequencies
| Frequency Range | Application Purpose | Final Action Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2402-2480 MHz | Original Equipment | 2024-09-09 |
| 6108-6420 MHz | Original Equipment | 2024-09-09 |
| 2402-2480 MHz | Original Equipment | 2024-09-09 |
| 5731-5844 MHz | Original Equipment | 2024-09-09 |
Exhibits
| Document | Type | Available | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Guide | Users Manual | 2025-03-08 | PDF 1.5 MB |
| Internal Photographs | Internal Photos | 2025-03-08 | PDF 5 MB |
| External Photographs | External Photos | 2025-03-08 | PDF 4.7 MB |
| FCC ID Label and Location | ID Label/Location Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 674.1 KB |
| SAR Test Set-up Photographs | Test Setup Photos | 2025-03-08 | PDF 420.1 KB |
| Test Set-up Photographs | Test Setup Photos | 2025-03-08 | PDF 1.4 MB |
| Antenna Gain Report Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2024-09-09 | PDF 723.6 KB |
| Antenna Gain Report | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 723.6 KB |
| Bluetooth HDR Test Report | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 4 MB |
| Bluetooth LE Test Report | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 2.7 MB |
| Bluetooth Test Report | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 3 MB |
| NB UNII Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 4.8 MB |
| NB UNII Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 4.4 MB |
| NB UNII-5 Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 4.2 MB |
| NB UNII-5 Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2024-09-09 | PDF 3.9 MB |
| SAR Test Report | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 894 KB |
| Authorization Letter | Attestation Statements | 2024-09-09 | PDF 559.9 KB |
| FCC 2.911(d)(5) Covered List Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2024-09-09 | PDF 889.5 KB |
| FCC 2.911(d)(7) Agent for Service Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2024-09-09 | PDF 496.6 KB |
| VLP Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2024-09-09 | PDF 80.3 KB |
| Confidentiality Request Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2024-09-09 | PDF 1.7 MB |
| SAR Appendix A Test Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 326 KB |
| SAR Appendix B Verification Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 418.7 KB |
| SAR Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 5.5 MB |
| SAR Appendix C Probes and Dipole Calibration Certifications | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 5.5 MB |
| SAR Appendix D Tissue Specifications | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 435.3 KB |
| SAR Appendix E SAR System Validation | RF Exposure Info | 2024-09-09 | PDF 44.7 KB |
| Block Diagram Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 85.3 KB | |
| Schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 802.3 KB | |
| Antenna Gain Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 51.2 KB | |
| Software Security Description Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.8 MB | |
| Software Secutiry Description Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.8 MB | |
| Technical Description Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.1 MB | |
| Technical Description 1 Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.1 MB | |
| Technical Description 2 Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 948 KB | |
| Parts List_BOM Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 466.5 KB | |
| Tune-Up Procedure Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 196.7 KB | |
| Tune-up Procedure Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 196.7 KB |
Application Information
| Application ID | bOXTVpaZpkRaxC6n3ZA4YA== |
|---|---|
| Final Action Date | 2024-09-09 |
| Application Purpose | Original Equipment |
| Applicant FRN | 0005899216 |
| Model | A3050 |
| Frequency Range | 2402-2480 MHz |
| Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System |
| Device Description | Wireless Earbud |
| Responsible Party | Abhishek Rala, Regulatory Compliance Manager, arala@apple.com  , 408-996-1010 |
| Technical Contact | Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc., arala@apple.com , 6507038831 |
| 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 | 03/08/2025 |
| 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 peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is 0.11 W/kg and 0.56 W/kg respectively. |
Applications
| Application ID | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| bOXTVpaZpkRaxC6n3ZA4YA== | 2024-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| XS5KK38ebAcbOLEqCMGkLw== | 2024-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| WDa7/4BJvu54hW8y1pbfQA== | 2024-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| F5UDjg2HikDNs7oBzyM40g== | 2024-09-09 | Original Equipment |
Equipment Authorization
Grants
TCB Grant - Application XS5KK38ebAcbOLEqCMGkLw==
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC EP | 15E | 6108.0 - 6420.0 | 0.000762 |
| Output power listed is EIRP. Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 0.33 W/kg respectively. |
| 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 XS5KK38ebAcbOLEqCMGkLw==
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| 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 | 0.000762 |
| Output power listed is EIRP. Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 0.33 W/kg respectively. |
| 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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| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.018535 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
EAS Grant - Application WDa7/4BJvu54hW8y1pbfQA==
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| 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 | 0.018535 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
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| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15E | 5157.0 - 5245.0 | 0.009863 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5731.0 - 5844.0 | 0.012589 |
| Output power listed is conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 1.17 W/kg respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
EAS Grant - Application F5UDjg2HikDNs7oBzyM40g==
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| 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 | 0.009863 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5731.0 - 5844.0 | 0.012589 |
| Output power listed is conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 1.17 W/kg respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Digital Transmission System |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 2404.0 - 2476.0 | 0.013677 | ||
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.011967 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is 0.11 W/kg and 0.56 W/kg respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
EAS Grant - Application bOXTVpaZpkRaxC6n3ZA4YA==
| 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: 09/09/2024 Application Dated: 08/22/2024 |
| 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-A3050 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Digital Transmission System |
| Notes: | Wireless Earbud |
| 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 | 0.013677 | ||
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.011967 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is 0.11 W/kg and 0.56 W/kg respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
| Mail To: |