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FCC ID BCG-A3581

Apple Watch — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-A3581
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeA3581
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment ClassDTS - Digital Transmission System
Device DescriptionApple Watch
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8249 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60176.55-60823.45 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
2412–2472 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
2404–2476 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
2402–2480 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (34) View on FCC.gov ↗

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DocumentTypeAvailableFile
WLAN OFDM Test Report 1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.2 MB
WLAN OFDM Test Report 2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.3 MB
Technical Description 1 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 255 KB
RF Exposure Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 882.1 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 5.3 MB
External Photographs 2 Metadata only External Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.3 MB
FCC ID Label and Location ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 214 KB
Internal Photographs 1 Metadata only Internal Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.8 MB
Internal Photographs 2 Metadata only Internal Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
Antenna Gain Connectivity Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1 MB
Antenna Gain Plots Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 720.4 KB
Antenna Diagram Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.5 MB
Technical Description 2 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 307.4 KB
Tune-up Procedure Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 377.6 KB
RF Exposure Test Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
RF Exposure Appendix A SAR Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 605.8 KB
RF Exposure Appendix B SAR Dipole Verification Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 697.3 KB
RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.4 MB
RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specifications RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 754.7 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E Multi-TX and Antenna SAR Considerations RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 275.7 KB
RF Exposure Appendix F SAR System Validation RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 163.5 KB
MPE Test Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 501.9 KB
Schematics Metadata only Schematics ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.9 MB
Antenna Gain Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.8 MB
Bluetooth LE Test Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.2 MB
Bluetooth HDR Test Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.1 MB
Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2 MB
User Guide Metadata only Users Manual 2027-03-08 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.6 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 96.1 KB
Block Diagram 2 Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 97 KB

Application Information

Application ID03XAUntapNI8xxvIZWGxPg==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelA3581
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8249 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60176.55-60823.45 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz
Equipment ClassDTS - Digital Transmission System
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 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
03XAUntapNI8xxvIZWGxPg== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
2412–2472 MHz 0.171 15C
2404–2476 MHz 0.031 15C
2402–2480 MHz 0.057 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: 08/07/2026
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-A3581
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Digital Transmission System
Notes: Apple Watch
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ) 		Output
Watts 		Frequency
Tolerance 		Emission
Designator
CC 15C 2412.0  -  2472.0 0.171  
CC 15C 2404.0  -  2476.0 0.031  
CC 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.057  
Output power listed is peak conducted.

This device supports 20 MHz BW mode.

The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.28 W/kg, 0.45 W/kg, and <0.1 W/kg, respectively.

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

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