Wireless Earbud — by Apple Inc.
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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.
FCC ID BCG-A3439
Device Details
FCC ID BCG-A3439 Grantee Code BCG Product Code A3439 Applicant Apple Inc. Address Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States Equipment Class 6VL - 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device Device Description Wireless Earbud Application Purpose Original Equipment Grant Date 2026-09-09 Frequency Range 6108-6420 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz Operating Frequencies
Frequency Range Application Purpose Final Action Date
6108.00000000–6420.00000000 MHz
Original Equipment
2026-09-09
Exhibits (28)
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Document Type Available File
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
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
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
Internal Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
Antenna Gain
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 440.6 KB
Software Security
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.7 MB
Technical Description 1
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
Technical Description 2
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 36.3 KB
Tune-up Procedure
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
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
Test Setup Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.8 MB
RF Exposure Test Set-up Photographs
Test Setup Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 579.6 KB
User Guide
Users Manual
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB
Application Information
Application ID JyHKsqKZfswc/mgPUx/CaQ== Final Action Date 2026-09-09 Application Purpose Original Equipment Model A3439 Frequency Range 6108-6420 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz Equipment Class 6VL - 15E 6 GHZ Very Low Power Device 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 Long-Term Confidentiality Yes Short-Term Confidentiality Yes Short-Term Release Date 03/08/2027 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 (1)
Application ID Date Purpose
JyHKsqKZfswc/mgPUx/CaQ==
2026-09-09
Original Equipment
Equipment Authorization
Frequency Output Tolerance Emission Designator Rules
6108.00000000–6420.00000000 MHz
0.0010000
15E
Grants
TCB
GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATIONTCB
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
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.
CC:
This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
EP:
Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)