FCC ID BCG-A3440
Wireless Earbud
by Apple Inc.
Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A3440
Latest application date: 2026-09-09
FCC ID Device Details
Operating Frequencies
| Frequency Range | Application Purpose | Final Action Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2402-2480 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 5731-5844 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 2404-2476 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 6108-6420 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
Exhibits
| Document | Type | Available | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC ID Label and Location | ID Label/Location Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.3 MB |
| Antenna Gain Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.9 MB |
| Bluetooth HDR Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.7 MB |
| Bluetooth HDR Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.3 MB |
| Bluetooth LE Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.8 MB |
| Bluetooth Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.6 MB |
| NB UNII 5GHz Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 5.2 MB |
| NB UNII 5GHz Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 4.8 MB |
| NB UNII 6GHz Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.7 MB |
| NB UNII 6GHz Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3 MB |
| RF Exposure Test Report | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.2 MB |
| Authorization Letter | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 96 KB |
| FCC 2.911[d][5] Covered List Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 94 KB |
| FCC 2.911[d][7] US Agent for Service Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 124.1 KB |
| VLP Attestation Letter | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 887.3 KB |
| Confidentiality Request Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2026-09-09 | PDF 100.4 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix A Test Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 656.1 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix B Dipole Verification Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 607 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Certification 1 | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.7 MB |
| RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Certification 2 | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 5.8 MB |
| RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specifications | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 543 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix E Validation | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 153.6 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix E Validations | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 153.6 KB |
| User Guide Metadata only | Users Manual | 2027-03-08 | PDF 3.9 MB |
| Internal Photographs Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 3.1 MB |
| External Photographs Metadata only | External Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 5.5 MB |
| RF Exposure Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 584.2 KB |
| Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 1.8 MB |
| Block Diagram Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 479.4 KB | |
| Schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 1.2 MB | |
| Antenna Gain Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 440.5 KB | |
| Software Security Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.7 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 36.3 KB | |
| Parts List_BOM Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 11.8 KB | |
| Tune-up Procedure Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 375.8 KB |
Application Information
| Application ID | VGCnn1R/XP7uabgoRQQwvg== |
|---|---|
| Final Action Date | 2026-09-09 |
| Application Purpose | Original Equipment |
| Applicant FRN | 0005899216 |
| Model | A3440 |
| Frequency Range | 2402-2480 MHz |
| Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Device Description | Wireless Earbud |
| Responsible Party | Abhishek Rala, arala@apple.com  , 408-996-1010 |
| Technical Contact | Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831 |
| Non-Technical Contact | Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831 |
| Test Firm | Nima Molaei, Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA, nima.molaei@element.com  , 410-290-6652 |
| TCB Email | tcb@element.com |
| TCB Scope | A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques |
| Short-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Long-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Modular Equipment | Does not apply |
| Composite Device | Yes |
| Cognitive Radio | No |
| Authorization Waiver | No |
| Authorization Waiver Approved | No |
| Section 5301 Certification | Yes |
| Related OET Knowledge DataBase Inquiry | Yes |
Applications
| Application ID | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| VGCnn1R/XP7uabgoRQQwvg== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| S2gbOtfpmcHtnM1j4cwSKw== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| KnTFYmhNskJWXvWGeHsTww== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| KknyiLq88T575VjX5xRMNw== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
Equipment Authorization
Grants
TCB Grant - Application VGCnn1R/XP7uabgoRQQwvg==
| 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: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/20/2026 |
| 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-A3440 |
| 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 | 0.042 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application S2gbOtfpmcHtnM1j4cwSKw==
| 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: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/20/2026 |
| 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-A3440 |
| 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 | 0.011 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5731.0 - 5844.0 | 0.022 |
| Output power listed is conducted. The highest reported SAR for stand-alone use conditions is 0.38 W/kg. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application KnTFYmhNskJWXvWGeHsTww==
| 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: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/20/2026 |
| 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-A3440 |
| 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 | 0.046 | ||
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.009 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for stand-alone use conditions is 0.20 W/kg. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application KknyiLq88T575VjX5xRMNw==
| 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: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/20/2026 |
| 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-A3440 |
| 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 | 0.002 |
| Output power listed is EIRP. Device is enabled for 6 GHz band operations as described in this filing. The highest reported SAR for stand-alone use conditions is 0.11 W/kg. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
| EP: | Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) |