FCC ID BCG-A3053

Wireless Earbud

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A3053

Latest application date: 2024-09-09

FCC ID Device Details

FCC ID	BCG-A3053
Mirrors	fcc.id \| gov \| fccid.ai
Grantee Code	BCG
Product Code	A3053
Applicant Business	Apple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains	apple.com
Equipment Class	Wireless Earbud
Test Firm	Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA

Operating Frequencies

Frequency Range	Application Purpose	Final Action Date
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2024-09-09
2402-2480 MHz	Original Equipment	2024-09-09
6108-6420 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 4.3 MB
External Photographs	External Photos	2025-03-08	PDF 788 KB
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 431.2 KB
Test Set-up Photographs	Test Setup Photos	2025-03-08	PDF 1.5 MB
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 5.2 MB
NB UNII Test Report 2	Test Report	2024-09-09	PDF 4.5 MB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 1	Test Report	2024-09-09	PDF 4.2 MB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 1 Metadata only	Test Report	2024-09-09	PDF 4.2 MB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 2	Test Report	2024-09-09	PDF 4.1 MB
NB UNII-5 Test Report 2 Metadata only	Test Report	2024-09-09	PDF 4.1 MB
SAR Test Report	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 913.6 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 330.3 KB
SAR Appendix B Verification Plots	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 432.8 KB
SAR Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 5.5 MB
SAR Appendix D Tissue Specification	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 435.3 KB
SAR Appendix D Tissue Specifications	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 435.3 KB
SAR Appendix E System Validation	RF Exposure Info	2024-09-09	PDF 46.2 KB
Block Diagram Metadata only	Block Diagram		PDF 178.1 KB
Schematics Metadata only	Schematics		PDF 803 KB
Antenna Gain Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 51.2 KB
Software Security Descirption Metadata only	Operational Description		PDF 1.8 MB
Software Security 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	qw99E7WqHb5OpHQsfhPiow==
Final Action Date	2024-09-09
Application Purpose	Original Equipment
Applicant FRN	0005899216
Model	A3053
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 0.64 W/kg respectively.

Applications

Application ID	Date	Purpose
qw99E7WqHb5OpHQsfhPiow==	2024-09-09	Original Equipment
mInUvkhvVFB4JfrIEsZubg==	2024-09-09	Original Equipment
CjdrWEBYkgk79uCEwVw6Eg==	2024-09-09	Original Equipment
BjYJ54dCh1eUSK9NBhTyIQ==	2024-09-09	Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

Frequency	Output	Rules	Grant Notes
2402-2480 MHz	0.0190110	15C	CC
2402-2480 MHz	0.011885	15C	CC
2404-2476 MHz	0.013964	15C	CC
5157-5245 MHz	0.009908	15E	CC
5731-5844 MHz	0.01205	15E	CC
6108-6420 MHz	0.0007050	15E	CC, EP

Grants

TCB Grant - Application qw99E7WqHb5OpHQsfhPiow==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.013964
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.011885

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 0.64 W/kg respectively.

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

EAS Grant - Application qw99E7WqHb5OpHQsfhPiow==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.013964
CC	15C	2402.0 - 2480.0	0.011885

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 0.64 W/kg respectively.

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

TCB Grant - Application mInUvkhvVFB4JfrIEsZubg==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.019011

Output power listed is peak conducted.

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

EAS Grant - Application mInUvkhvVFB4JfrIEsZubg==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.019011

Output power listed is peak conducted.

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

TCB Grant - Application CjdrWEBYkgk79uCEwVw6Eg==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.000705

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 0.28 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 CjdrWEBYkgk79uCEwVw6Eg==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.000705

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 0.28 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)

TCB Grant - Application BjYJ54dCh1eUSK9NBhTyIQ==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.009908
CC	15E	5731.0 - 5844.0	0.01205

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 1.19 W/kg respectively.

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

EAS Grant - Application BjYJ54dCh1eUSK9NBhTyIQ==

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: 08/23/2024

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-A3053

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	0.009908
CC	15E	5731.0 - 5844.0	0.01205

Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR for standalone use conditions for head and body-worn is <0.1 W/kg and 1.19 W/kg respectively.

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

Mail To: