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FCC ID BCG-A3454

AirPods Max

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG   Product Code: A3454
Latest application date: 2026-03-16

FCC ID Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A3454
Mirrorsfcc.id | gov | fccid.ai
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA3454
Applicant BusinessApple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains apple.com
Equipment ClassAirPods Max
Test FirmElement Materials Technology San Jose, CA

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
2404-2476 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-03-16
2402-2480 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-03-16
6108-6420 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-03-16
5731-5844 MHzOriginal Equipment2026-03-16

Exhibits

DocumentTypeAvailableFile
Users Manual 1Users Manual2026-09-12PDF 398.5 KB
Users Manual 2Users Manual2026-09-12PDF 1.7 MB
Internal PhotographsInternal Photos2026-09-12PDF 1.4 MB
External PhotographsExternal Photos2026-09-12PDF 1.8 MB
FCC ID Label and Location 1ID Label/Location Info2026-03-16PDF 925.5 KB
FCC ID Label and Location 2ID Label/Location Info2026-03-16PDF 785.6 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E Test Setup PhotographsTest Setup Photos2026-09-12PDF 478 KB
Test Setup PhotographsTest Setup Photos2026-09-12PDF 1.8 MB
Antenna Gain ReportTest Report2026-03-16PDF 739.9 KB
Bluetooth HDR Test ReportTest Report2026-03-16PDF 5.5 MB
Bluetooth LE Test ReportTest Report2026-03-16PDF 3.7 MB
Bluetooth Test ReportTest Report2026-03-16PDF 3.7 MB
NB UNII 5GHz Test Report 1Test Report2026-03-16PDF 5.2 MB
NB UNII 5GHz Test Report 2Test Report2026-03-16PDF 3 MB
NB UNII 6GHz Test ReportTest Report2026-03-16PDF 5.5 MB
Authorization LetterAttestation Statements2026-03-16PDF 71.5 KB
FCC 2.911 (d)(5) Covered List AttestationAttestation Statements2026-03-16PDF 1.7 MB
FCC 2.911 (d)(7) Agent for Service AttestationAttestation Statements2026-03-16PDF 1.3 MB
VLP Attestation LetterAttestation Statements2026-03-16PDF 268 KB
Confidentiality Request LetterCover Letter(s)2026-03-16PDF 82.1 KB
RF Exposure Appendix A Test PlotsRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 325.1 KB
RF Exposure Appendix B Verification PlotsRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 373.3 KB
RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration CertificatesRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 5.3 MB
RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue SpecificationsRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 371.7 KB
RF Exposure Appendix F SAR System ValidationRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 178.9 KB
RF Exposure ReportRF Exposure Info2026-03-16PDF 1.2 MB
Block Diagram Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 1.9 MB
Schematics 1 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 857 KB
Schematics 2 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 1.1 MB
Antenna Gain Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 634 KB
Antenna Location Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 560.7 KB
Software Security Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 220.8 KB
Technical Description Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 2.9 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 2.9 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 36.3 KB
Parts List_BOM Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 196.5 KB
Tune-Up Procedure Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 340.7 KB

Application Information

Application IDer3J6K0vG3RuP1ano/jlXw==
Final Action Date2026-03-16
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Applicant FRN0005899216
ModelA3454
Frequency Range2404-2476 MHz
Equipment ClassDTS - Digital Transmission System
Device DescriptionAirPods Max
Responsible PartyAbhishek Rala, arala@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Technical ContactAbhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831
Non-Technical ContactAbhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831
Test FirmNima Molaei, Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA, nima.molaei@element.com , 410-290-6652
TCB Emailtcb@element.com
TCB ScopeA4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term ConfidentialityYes
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverNo
Authorization Waiver ApprovedNo
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryYes

Applications

Application IDDatePurpose
er3J6K0vG3RuP1ano/jlXw==2026-03-16Original Equipment
ZZmAXV9+Ui7U4ed5PZWmfQ==2026-03-16Original Equipment
XocY2vxrMjJpWMzkmxIerw==2026-03-16Original Equipment
C3Un+szgkSgxUsQbQlYEqQ==2026-03-16Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputRulesGrant Notes
2402-2480 MHz0.03915CCC
6108-6420 MHz0.00078515EEP
2404-2476 MHz0.03815CCC
5157-5245 MHz0.01115ECC
5731-5844 MHz0.02215ECC

Grants

TCB Grant - Application ZZmAXV9+Ui7U4ed5PZWmfQ==

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: 03/16/2026

Application Dated: 02/25/2026
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-A3454
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: AirPods Max
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.039  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for stand-alone use conditions and extremity use conditions is 0.13 W/kg and 0.66 W/kg.


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

TCB Grant - Application XocY2vxrMjJpWMzkmxIerw==

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: 03/16/2026

Application Dated: 02/25/2026
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-A3454
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Notes: AirPods Max
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
EP 15E 6108.0  -  6420.0 0.000785  

Output power listed is EIRP.

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


EP: Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)

TCB Grant - Application er3J6K0vG3RuP1ano/jlXw==

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: 03/16/2026

Application Dated: 02/25/2026
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-A3454
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: AirPods Max
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.039  
CC 15C 2404.0  -  2476.0 0.038  

Output power listed is peak conducted.

The highest reported SAR for stand-alone use conditions and extremity use conditions is 0.13 W/kg and 0.66 W/kg.


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

TCB Grant - Application C3Un+szgkSgxUsQbQlYEqQ==

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: 03/16/2026

Application Dated: 02/25/2026
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-A3454
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: AirPods Max
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 and extremity use conditions is 0.25 W/kg and 0.28 W/kg.


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