Apple Watch — by Apple Inc.
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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 0.30 W/kg, 1.34 W/kg, and 0.82 W/kg, respectively.
FCC ID BCG-A3587
Device Details
FCC ID BCG-A3587 Grantee Code BCG Product Code A3587 Applicant Apple Inc. Address Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States Equipment Class DTS - Digital Transmission System Device Description Apple Watch Application Purpose Original Equipment Grant Date 2026-09-09 Frequency Range 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60177.3-60822.7 MHz; 6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8250 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 Operating Frequencies
Frequency Range Application Purpose Final 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 (39)
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Document Type Available File
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
Block Diagram
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 129.9 KB
Block Diagram 2
Block Diagram
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 109.3 KB
Confidentiality Request Letter
Cover Letter(s)
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 91.4 KB
External Photographs 1
External Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.2 MB
External Photographs 2
External Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.2 MB
FCC ID Label and Location
ID Label/Location Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 341 KB
Internal Photographs 1
Internal Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.3 MB
Internal Photographs 2
Internal Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.3 MB
Antenna Gain Connectivity
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
Antenna Gain Plots
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3 MB
Antenna Gain Cellular
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 54.8 KB
Antenna Diagram
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.3 MB
Power Reduction Verification
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 334.5 KB
Technical Description 1
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 299.9 KB
Technical Description 2
Operational Description
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 314.3 KB
Tune-up Procedure
Parts List/Tune Up Info
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 385.7 KB
MPE Test Report
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 518.5 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 1.8 MB
RF Exposure Appendix B SAR Dipole Verification Plots
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.8 MB
RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates 1
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4 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 5.6 MB
RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specification
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 755.1 KB
RF Exposure Appendix E Multi-Tx and Antenna SAR Considerations
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 304.5 KB
RF Exposure Appendix F LTE and NR Lower Bandwidths
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 588.5 KB
RF Exposure Appendix G SAR Validation
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 169.2 KB
RF Exposure Appendix I Power Reduction Verification
RF Exposure Info
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 153.7 KB
Schematics
Schematics
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.5 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 2.7 MB
Bluetooth HDR Test Report
Test Report
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.6 MB
WLAN OFDM Test Report
Test Report
2026-09-09
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
Test Set-up Photographs
Test Setup Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2 MB
RF Exposure Part 1 Test Set-up Photographs
Test Setup Photos
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.3 MB
User Guide
Users Manual
2027-03-08
ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.6 MB
Application Information
Application ID AuITRXPpvD+J5dZIUqLXVg== Final Action Date 2026-09-09 Application Purpose Original Equipment Model A3587 Frequency Range 2402-2480 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 60177.3-60822.7 MHz; 6227-6752 MHz; 7725-8250 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 Equipment Class DTS - Digital Transmission System Device Description Apple Watch 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
AuITRXPpvD+J5dZIUqLXVg==
2026-09-09
Original Equipment
Equipment Authorization
Frequency Output Tolerance Emission Designator Rules
2412–2472 MHz
0.185
15C
2404–2476 MHz
0.029
15C
2402–2480 MHz
0.045
15C
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-A3587
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
0.185
CC
15C
2404.0
-
2476.0
0.029
CC
15C
2402.0
-
2480.0
0.045
Output power listed is peak conducted.
CC:
This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
Regulatory Testing from Start to Certificate
