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FCC ID BCG-A3579

Apple Watch — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A3579
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA3579
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment ClassUWB - Ultra Wideband Transmitter
Device DescriptionApple Watch
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8250 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 663-698 MHz; 699-716 MHz; 777-787 MHz; 788-798 MHz; 814-824 MHz; 824-849 MHz; 1710-1780 MHz; 1850-1915 MHz; 2496-2690 MHz; 2500-2570 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60176.95-60823.05 MHz; 1610-1626.5 MHz; 2483.5-2495 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
6227–6752 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
7725–8250 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (36) View on FCC.gov ↗

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DocumentTypeAvailableFile
RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.6 MB
Authorization Letter Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 61.5 KB
FCC 2.911[d][5] Covered List Attestation Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 54.7 KB
FCC 2.911[d][7] US Agent for Service Attestation Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 55.5 KB
Block Diagram 1 Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 110.1 KB
Block Diagram 2 Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 111.9 KB
Confidentiality Request Letter Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 91.4 KB
External Photographs 1 Metadata only External Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
External Photographs 2 Metadata only External Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
FCC ID Label and Location 1 ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 211.2 KB
FCC ID Label and Location 2 ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 136.6 KB
Internal Photographs 1 Metadata only Internal Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.1 MB
Internal Photographs 2 Metadata only Internal Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
Antenna Gain Connectivity Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 950.7 KB
Antenna Diagram Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 357.7 KB
Antenna Gain Cellular Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 55.8 KB
Antenna Gain Plots Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.2 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 489 KB
Technical Description 2 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 291.2 KB
MPE Test Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 518.2 KB
RF Exposure Part 1 Test Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.7 MB
RF Exposure Appendix A SAR Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2 MB
RF Exposure Appendix B SAR Dipole Verification Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.6 MB
RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.7 MB
RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specification RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 791.5 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E Multi-Tx and Antenna SAR Considerations RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 289.4 KB
RF Exposure Appendix F LTE and NR Lower Bandwidths RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 455.1 KB
RF Exposure Appendix G SAR Validation RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 187.3 KB
RF Exposure Appendix I Power Reduction Verification RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 162.5 KB
Schematics Metadata only Schematics ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB
Antenna Gain Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.8 MB
UWB Test Report 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 1.7 MB
RF Exposure Part 1 Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1010.3 KB
User Guide Metadata only Users Manual 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.6 MB

Application Information

Application IDWbSG7h9Q3e3vkkQrhwdt4g==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelA3579
Frequency Range6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8250 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 663-698 MHz; 699-716 MHz; 777-787 MHz; 788-798 MHz; 814-824 MHz; 824-849 MHz; 1710-1780 MHz; 1850-1915 MHz; 2496-2690 MHz; 2500-2570 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60176.95-60823.05 MHz; 1610-1626.5 MHz; 2483.5-2495 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz
Equipment ClassUWB - Ultra Wideband Transmitter
Device DescriptionApple Watch
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 ScopeA2: Low Power Transmitters (except Spread Spectrum) and radar detectors operating above 1 GHz
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
WbSG7h9Q3e3vkkQrhwdt4g== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
6227–6752 MHz 15F
7725–8250 MHz 15F

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: 08/17/2026
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-A3579
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Ultra Wideband Transmitter
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15F 6227.0  -  6752.0  
CC 15F 7725.0  -  8250.0  
UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited per §15.521(a).

Antennas mounted on outdoor structures, such as antennas mounted on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole, or any fixed outdoors infrastructure are prohibited for use with this device per §15.519(a).

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

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