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FCC ID BCG-A3440

Wireless Earbud — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A3440
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA3440
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment ClassDSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Device DescriptionWireless Earbud
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 6108-6420 MHz

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
2402.00000000–2480.00000000 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (24) 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
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 5.5 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 3.1 MB
Antenna Gain Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 440.5 KB
Technical Description Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
Tune-up Procedure Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 375.8 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 656.1 KB
RF Exposure Appendix B Dipole Verification Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 607 KB
RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Certification 1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
RF Exposure Appendix C Probe and Dipole Certification 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 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E Validations RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 153.6 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
Bluetooth Test Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.6 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 584.2 KB
User Guide Metadata only Users Manual 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB

Application Information

Application IDVGCnn1R/XP7uabgoRQQwvg==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelA3440
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 5157-5245 MHz; 5731-5844 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 6108-6420 MHz
Equipment ClassDSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
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
VGCnn1R/XP7uabgoRQQwvg== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
2402.00000000–2480.00000000 MHz 0.0420000 15C

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: 08/20/2026
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.

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