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FCC ID BCG-A3439

Wireless Earbud — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A3439
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA3439
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment Class6VL - 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Device DescriptionWireless Earbud
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range6108-6420 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
6108.00000000–6420.00000000 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (28) View on FCC.gov ↗

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DocumentTypeAvailableFile
Authorization Letter Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 96 KB
FCC 2.911[d][5] Covered List Attestation Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 94 KB
FCC 2.911[d][7] US Agent for Service Attestation Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 124.1 KB
VLP Attestation Letter Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 887.3 KB
Block Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 479.4 KB
Confidentiality Request Letter Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 100.4 KB
External Photographs Metadata only External Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
FCC ID Label and Location ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.3 MB
Internal Photographs Metadata only Internal Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
Antenna Gain Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 440.6 KB
Software Security Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.7 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 36.3 KB
Tune-up Procedure Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 376.4 KB
RF Exposure Test Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.2 MB
RF Exposure Appendix A Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 565.5 KB
RF Exposure Appendix B Dipole Verification Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 640.8 KB
RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specifications RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 543.3 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E System Validation RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 171.5 KB
Schematics Metadata only Schematics ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.2 MB
Antenna Gain Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.9 MB
NB UNII 6GHz Test Report 1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
NB UNII 6GHz Test Report 2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.9 MB
Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.8 MB
RF Exposure Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 579.6 KB
User Guide Metadata only Users Manual 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB

Application Information

Application IDJyHKsqKZfswc/mgPUx/CaQ==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelA3439
Frequency Range6108-6420 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz
Equipment Class6VL - 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device
Device DescriptionWireless Earbud
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
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term Release Date03/08/2027
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverNo
Authorization Waiver ApprovedNo
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryYes

Applications (1)

Application IDDatePurpose
JyHKsqKZfswc/mgPUx/CaQ== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
6108.00000000–6420.00000000 MHz 0.0010000 15E

Grants

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: 08/19/2026
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-A3439
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 0.001  
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 <0.10 W/kg.

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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