FCC ID BCGA2159

Laptop computer

by Apple Inc.

Grantee Code: BCG   Product Code: A2159
Latest application date: 2019-07-09

FCC ID Device Details

FCC IDBCGA2159
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Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA2159
Applicant BusinessApple Inc. 🇺🇸
Related Domains apple.com
Equipment ClassLaptop computer
Test FirmTUV SUD Product Service

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
2402-2480 MHzOriginal Equipment2019-07-09
2402-2480 MHzOriginal Equipment2019-07-09
5180-5240 MHzOriginal Equipment2019-07-02

Exhibits

DocumentTypeAvailableFile
Info guideUsers Manual2019-07-11PDF 77.6 KB
Information guideUsers Manual2019-07-11PDF 77.6 KB
User guideUsers Manual2019-07-11PDF 4.8 MB
User manualUsers Manual2019-07-11PDF 4.8 MB
Internal photos 1Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.5 MB
Internal photos 2Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.2 MB
Internal photos 3Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 2.8 MB
Internal photos1Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.5 MB
Internal photos2Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.2 MB
Internal photos3Internal Photos2019-07-11PDF 2.8 MB
External Photos1External Photos2019-07-11PDF 4.9 MB
External Photos3External Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.2 MB
External photos1External Photos2019-07-11PDF 4.9 MB
External photos2External Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.8 MB
External photos3External Photos2019-07-11PDF 5.2 MB
External photos4External Photos2019-07-11PDF 3.9 MB
Label and locationID Label/Location Info2019-07-09PDF 535.9 KB
Test setup photosTest Setup Photos2019-07-11PDF 371.3 KB
Test setup photos SARTest Setup Photos2019-07-11PDF 847.3 KB
Report1Test Report2019-07-09PDF 599.6 KB
Report2Test Report2019-07-09PDF 485.6 KB
Test Report3Test Report2019-07-09PDF 3.5 MB
Test report1Test Report2019-07-09PDF 4.1 MB
Test report2Test Report2019-07-09PDF 3.8 MB
Test report3Test Report2019-07-09PDF 3.5 MB
Test report1Test Report2019-07-02PDF 5.1 MB
Test report2Test Report2019-07-02PDF 5.4 MB
Test report3Test Report2019-07-02PDF 5.2 MB
Test report4Test Report2019-07-02PDF 3.4 MB
Test report5Test Report2019-07-02PDF 485.6 KB
Test report6Test Report2019-07-02PDF 814.8 KB
Application letterCover Letter(s)2019-07-09PDF 42.4 KB
Authorisation letterCover Letter(s)2019-07-09PDF 70.8 KB
Confidentiality letterCover Letter(s)2019-07-09PDF 80.3 KB
ST_authorisation_letterCover Letter(s)2019-07-09PDF 72.5 KB
ST_Authorisation letterCover Letter(s)2019-07-02PDF 72.5 KB
SAR Cal cert1RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.4 MB
SAR Cal cert2RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.4 MB
SAR Cal cert3RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.3 MB
SAR Cal cert4RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.5 MB
SAR Cal cert5RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.2 MB
SAR Cal cert6RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.6 MB
SAR cal cert1RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.4 MB
SAR cal cert2RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.4 MB
SAR cal cert3RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.3 MB
SAR cal cert4RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.5 MB
SAR cal cert5RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.2 MB
SAR cal cert6RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 5.6 MB
SAR plotsRF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 740.2 KB
SAR reportRF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 1 MB
SAR report part1RF Exposure Info2019-07-09PDF 1 MB
Block diagram Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 617.9 KB
System block Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 617.9 KB
Wi-Fi block Metadata onlyBlock DiagramPDF 900.2 KB
Schematics1 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 1.5 MB
Schematics2 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 2.1 MB
Schematics3 Metadata onlySchematicsPDF 562.6 KB
Antenna gain Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 152.7 KB
Antenna location Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 530.8 KB
DFS declaration Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 64.3 KB
Technical description Metadata onlyOperational DescriptionPDF 304 KB
Software security description Metadata onlySDR Software/Security InfPDF 532.6 KB
BoM Metadata onlyParts List/Tune Up InfoPDF 585.4 KB

Application Information

Application IDtyewVKH6fp+sp2NFJJNbQg==
Final Action Date2019-07-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Applicant FRN0005899216
ModelA2159
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz
Equipment ClassDSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Device DescriptionLaptop computer
Responsible PartyAbhishek Rala, Regulatory Compliance Manager, arala@apple.com , 408-996-1010
Test FirmMark Jenkins, TUV SUD Product Service, mark.jenkins@tuv-sud.co.uk , 00-44-1489-558258
TCB EmailTom.Twynam@tuv-sud.co.uk
TCB ScopeA4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Short-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term Confidentiality Date07/11/2019
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Grant DeferralNo
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Composite PartNo
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverNo
Authorization Waiver ApprovedNo
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryNo
Grant CommentsOutput power is maximum conducted.

Applications

Application IDDatePurpose
tyewVKH6fp+sp2NFJJNbQg==2019-07-09Original Equipment
d2RKc9iPZU4hyZh0DaRxZw==2019-07-09Original Equipment
/T8YoBgx2OxTTmevylYzbA==2019-07-09Original Equipment
jzkjc+RTULe2fn/lbsOh1A==2019-07-02Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceRulesGrant Notes
2402-2480 MHz0.070000025.0000000000ppm15CCC
2402-2480 MHz0.00525ppm15CCC
2412-2472 MHz0.1125ppm15CCC
5190-5230 MHz0.03720ppm15E38, CC, MO
5210 MHz0.03520ppm15E38, CC, MO
5260-5320 MHz0.04720ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5270-5310 MHz0.04820ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5290 MHz0.03420ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5500-5700 MHz0.03720ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5510-5670 MHz0.03820ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5530-5610 MHz0.03720ppm15E38, CC, MO, ND
5690 MHz0.03720ppm15E38, CC, MO
5710 MHz0.03720ppm15E38, CC, MO
5720 MHz0.03620ppm15E38, CC, MO
5745-5825 MHz0.04920ppm15E38, CC, MO
5755-5795 MHz0.04920ppm15E38, CC, MO
5775 MHz0.04920ppm15E38, CC, MO

Grants

TCB Grant - Application tyewVKH6fp+sp2NFJJNbQg==

TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  TUV SUD BABT
Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North,
Fareham, PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
Date of Grant: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: Laptop computer
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.07 25.0  PM

Output power is maximum conducted.

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

EAS Grant - Application tyewVKH6fp+sp2NFJJNbQg==

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: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
 
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: Laptop computer
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 0.07 25.0  PM

Output power is maximum conducted.


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

TCB Grant - Application jzkjc+RTULe2fn/lbsOh1A==

Mail To:
TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  TUV SUD BABT
Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North,
Fareham, PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
Date of Grant: 07/02/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: Laptop computer
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
38 CC MO 15E 5180.0  -  5240.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5190.0  -  5230.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5210.0  -  5210.0 0.035 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5260.0  -  5320.0 0.047 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5270.0  -  5310.0 0.048 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5290.0  -  5290.0 0.034 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5500.0  -  5700.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5510.0  -  5670.0 0.038 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5530.0  -  5610.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5690.0  -  5690.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5710.0  -  5710.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5720.0  -  5720.0 0.036 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5745.0  -  5825.0 0.049 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5755.0  -  5795.0 0.049 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5775.0  -  5775.0 0.049 20.0  PM

Power output listed is conducted. SAR compliance for body operating conditions is limited to the specific configurations tested for this filing. End-users must be informed of the body requirements to satisfy RF exposure compliance. SAR has been evaluated at 0 mm. The highest reported SAR values for, body and simultaneous transmission use conditions are 0.94 W/kg and 0.90 W/kg, respectively. This device has 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth modes

38: This device has shown compliance, in all grant-listed U-NII sub-bands, with the new rules for U-NII devices adopted under Docket No. 13-49 and may be marketed, manufactured or imported after the June 1, 2016 transition deadline.
CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
MO: This Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) device was evaluated for multiple transmitted signals as indicated in the filing.
ND: This UNII device complies with the Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements in Section 15.407(h).

EAS Grant - Application jzkjc+RTULe2fn/lbsOh1A==

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: 07/02/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
 
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX
Notes: Laptop computer
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
38 CC MO 15E 5180.0  -  5240.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5190.0  -  5230.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5210.0  -  5210.0 0.035 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5260.0  -  5320.0 0.047 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5270.0  -  5310.0 0.048 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5290.0  -  5290.0 0.034 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5500.0  -  5700.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5510.0  -  5670.0 0.038 20.0  PM
38 CC MO ND 15E 5530.0  -  5610.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5690.0  -  5690.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5710.0  -  5710.0 0.037 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5720.0  -  5720.0 0.036 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5745.0  -  5825.0 0.049 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5755.0  -  5795.0 0.049 20.0  PM
38 CC MO 15E 5775.0  -  5775.0 0.049 20.0  PM

Power output listed is conducted. SAR compliance for body operating conditions is limited to the specific configurations tested for this filing. End-users must be informed of the body requirements to satisfy RF exposure compliance. SAR has been evaluated at 0 mm. The highest reported SAR values for, body and simultaneous transmission use conditions are 0.94 W/kg and 0.90 W/kg, respectively. This device has 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth modes


38: This device has shown compliance, in all grant-listed U-NII sub-bands, with the new rules for U-NII devices adopted under Docket No. 13-49 and may be marketed, manufactured or imported after the June 1, 2016 transition deadline.
CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
MO: This Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) device was evaluated for multiple transmitted signals as indicated in the filing.
ND: This UNII device complies with the Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements in Section 15.407(h).

TCB Grant - Application d2RKc9iPZU4hyZh0DaRxZw==

Mail To:
TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  TUV SUD BABT
Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North,
Fareham, PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
Date of Grant: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Class B Computing Device/Personal Computer
Notes: Laptop computer
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
15B  - 


EAS Grant - Application d2RKc9iPZU4hyZh0DaRxZw==

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: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
 
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Class B Computing Device/Personal Computer
Notes: Laptop computer
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
15B  - 



TCB Grant - Application /T8YoBgx2OxTTmevylYzbA==

Mail To:
TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:

  TUV SUD BABT
Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North,
Fareham, PO15 5RL
United Kingdom
Date of Grant: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: Laptop computer
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2472.0 0.11 25.0  PM
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.005 25.0  PM

Output power is maximum conducted.

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

EAS Grant - Application /T8YoBgx2OxTTmevylYzbA==

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: 07/09/2019

Application Dated: 07/02/2019
 
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:  BCGA2159
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: Laptop computer
Modular Type: Does not apply
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2472.0 0.11 25.0  PM
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.005 25.0  PM

Output power is maximum conducted.


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

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