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FCC ID BCG-E9197A

Smartphone — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-E9197A
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeE9197A
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment Class6CD - 15E 6 GHz Low Power Dual Client
Device DescriptionSmartphone
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range5955-6415 MHz; 5955-7115 MHz; 6535-6855 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 6489.6-7987.2 MHz; 704-711 MHz; 706.5-708.5 MHz; 709-711 MHz; 779.5-784.5 MHz; 782-782 MHz; 816.5-821.5 MHz; 819-819 MHz; 824.2-848.8 MHz; 826.4-846.6 MHz; 829-844 MHz; 834-839 MHz; 898.2-899.8 MHz; 899-899 MHz; 1700-1705 MHz; 1702.5-1702.5 MHz; 1712.4-1752.6 MHz; 1720-1770 MHz; 1732.5-1757.5 MHz; 1850.2-1909.8 MHz; 1852.4-1907.6 MHz; 1867.5-1897.5 MHz; 1870-1895 MHz; 2310-2310 MHz; 2510-2560 MHz; 2511-2675 MHz; 2525-2545 MHz; 2546-2640 MHz; 3457.5-3542.2 MHz; 3500-3500 MHz; 3740-3940 MHz; 3750-3930 MHz; 6106-6420 MHz; 6107-6420 MHz; 6109-6417 MHz; 6115-7115 MHz; 5162-5245 MHz; 5164-5242 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5733-5844 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz; 3560-3690 MHz; 3570-3680 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2404-2478 MHz; 2405-2475 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
5955–7115 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
5955–6415 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
6535–6855 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (101) View on FCC.gov ↗

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15982168-E12V2 Sec 10-12 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report.pdf Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 570.6 KB
All models_Channel_Puncturing_Attestation_v1.0 Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 125.9 KB
FCC 2.911d_Attestation_Letter_v2.0 Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.2 MB
FCC Agent for service attestation Attestation Statements 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 531.3 KB
A3472_series_A3473_A3716_series_System_Block_Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.3 MB
A3472_series_A3473_A3716_series_UWB_Block_Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 76 KB
A3472_series_A3473_A3716_series_WiFi_BT_NBUNII_802.15.4_Block_Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 127.4 KB
A3472_series_A3716_series_Cellular_Block_Diagram_V1.0 Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 264 KB
2026_iPhone_Data_Referencing_Cover letter_v01 Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 239.4 KB
FCC_Request_Confidentiality_Letter_v1.0 Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 387.5 KB
FCC_Authorization_Application_Letter_v1.0 Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 367.7 KB
All models_FCC_Dual_Client_Letter_v1.0 Cover Letter(s) 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 136.5 KB
A3718_External_Pictures_v1 Metadata only External Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.2 MB
A3473_A3716_A3717_A3718_FCC_E-Label_Info_v1.0 ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 513.6 KB
A3718_Internal_Pictures_v1.0 Metadata only Internal Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.8 MB
AA25xx_SKU_Leveraging_FCC_TEST PLAN Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
A3473_A3716_A3717_A3718_Antenna_Location_v2.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 101.4 KB
TKDB_FCC_Antenna_Clustering_Validation_v1.2.2 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.5 MB
TKDB_DSA_with_Budget_Sharing_v1.5.2 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.8 MB
A3473_A3716_A3517_A3518_Device_Comparison_v4.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 167 KB
A3472 series_A3716_series_Technical_Description_V8.0R Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.7 MB
A3716_A3717_A3718_SAR_Maximum_Output_Power_WLAN_FCC_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 64.5 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_WLAN_FCC_v1.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 301.7 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_NBUNII_FCC_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 123.7 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.5_ULMIMO_FCC Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 83.3 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.5_FCC Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 182.9 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_Bluetooth_FCC_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 85.5 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_802.15.4_FCC_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 56.4 KB
A3716_A3717_A3718_Maximum_Output_Power_802.15.4ab-NB_FCC_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 57.1 KB
15982168-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.9 MB
15982168-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
15982168-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
15982168-S5V1 FCC TAS Validation Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.5 MB
15982168_App H_Antenna Cluster Analysis RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 635 KB
15982168_App G_SAR Characterization for TAS RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 349.2 KB
15982168_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-5 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
15982168_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-4 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.4 MB
15982168_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.9 MB
15982168_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-6 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.2 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-5 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-4 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.9 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.2 MB
15982168_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
15982168_App D_SAR Tissue Ingredients RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 275.8 KB
15982168_App C_SAR Highest Test Plots_Part2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.3 MB
15982168_App C_SAR Highest Test Plots_Part1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4 MB
15982168_App B_SAR System Check Plots_Part2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.1 MB
15982168_App B_SAR System Check Plots_Part1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.3 MB
15982168-S1V2 FCC Report_SAR with PD RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB
15982168-S5_App C_SAR Dipole Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
15982169_15982171_App B_SAR System Checks RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 233.2 KB
15982169_15982171_App C_SAR Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 677 KB
15982169_15982171_App E_Probe Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4 MB
15982169_15982171_App F_Dipole Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.2 MB
15982169_15982171_App G_5G Verification Source Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
15982169_15982171_S1V1_ FCC Report_SAR RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 844.2 KB
A3472_series_A3716_series_System_Electrical_Schematics_v1.0 Metadata only Schematics ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.3 MB
Software_Security_Description_v1.0 Metadata only SDR Software/Security Info. ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 80.2 KB
A3473_A3716_series_WiFi_BT_802.15.4_NBUNII_802.15.4ab_NB_Antenna_Gain_Combined_v Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 218.5 KB
Part 15 Antenna Gain Report_v1.0 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 751.8 KB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 1 - 9.7 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.2 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 6 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part3 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part4 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part5 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 6 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part6 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part7 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 6 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part8 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.10 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part9 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1018.9 KB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.9 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part3 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.9 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part4 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part5 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part6 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part7 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 6 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part8 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.8 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part9 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.9 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.9 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.9 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.9 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part3 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.9 MB
15982168-E12V2 Sec 9.9 FCC UNII-6G Conducted Report_Part4 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3 MB
15982168-E13V3 & E15V3 FCC_IC_UNII 6G Radiated Report & Appendix Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.2 MB
15982168-E17V2R FCC IC CBP REPORT Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.9 MB
15982168-EP1V1 FCC IC Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.3 MB
15982168-S5_TAS Test Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 552.2 KB
15982168_SAR Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 635.9 KB
15982169_15982171_App A_SAR Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 662 KB
UserGuide_Draft_Part1 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part2 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part3 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part4 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part5 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part6 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part7 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part8_rev 1.0 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
RF Exposure Statement Metadata only Users Manual 2026-09-27 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 179.6 KB

Application Information

Application IDv7o3ZVSbV3mzwr7VQJOwEQ==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelE9197A
Frequency Range5955-6415 MHz; 5955-7115 MHz; 6535-6855 MHz; 2402-2480 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 6489.6-7987.2 MHz; 704-711 MHz; 706.5-708.5 MHz; 709-711 MHz; 779.5-784.5 MHz; 782-782 MHz; 816.5-821.5 MHz; 819-819 MHz; 824.2-848.8 MHz; 826.4-846.6 MHz; 829-844 MHz; 834-839 MHz; 898.2-899.8 MHz; 899-899 MHz; 1700-1705 MHz; 1702.5-1702.5 MHz; 1712.4-1752.6 MHz; 1720-1770 MHz; 1732.5-1757.5 MHz; 1850.2-1909.8 MHz; 1852.4-1907.6 MHz; 1867.5-1897.5 MHz; 1870-1895 MHz; 2310-2310 MHz; 2510-2560 MHz; 2511-2675 MHz; 2525-2545 MHz; 2546-2640 MHz; 3457.5-3542.2 MHz; 3500-3500 MHz; 3740-3940 MHz; 3750-3930 MHz; 6106-6420 MHz; 6107-6420 MHz; 6109-6417 MHz; 6115-7115 MHz; 5162-5245 MHz; 5164-5242 MHz; 5180-5240 MHz; 5260-5320 MHz; 5500-5720 MHz; 5728.75-5846.25 MHz; 5733-5844 MHz; 5745-5825 MHz; 3560-3690 MHz; 3570-3680 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2404-2478 MHz; 2405-2475 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz
Equipment Class6CD - 15E 6 GHz Low Power Dual Client
Device DescriptionSmartphone
Responsible PartyAbhishek Rala, arala@apple.com, 408-996-1010
Technical ContactMona Hua, UL Verification Services Inc., Mona.Hua@ul.com, 5103194000
Non-Technical ContactAbhishek Rala, Apple, Inc., arala@apple.com
Test FirmJay Kogoma, UL Verification Services Inc., jay.kogoma@ul.com, 510-319-4135
TCB EmailLST.FRE.CertNotice@ul.com
TCB ScopeA4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
Long-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term ConfidentialityYes
Short-Term Release Date09/27/2026
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
v7o3ZVSbV3mzwr7VQJOwEQ== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
5955–7115 MHz 0.065 15E
5955–6415 MHz 0.176 15E
6535–6855 MHz 0.143 15E

Grants

TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT
AUTHORIZATION
TCB
Certification
Issued Under the Authority of the
Federal Communications Commission
By:
  UL Verification Services Inc.
47173 Benicia Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026

Application Dated: 08/21/2026
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-E9197A
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: 15E 6 GHz Low Power Dual Client
Notes: Smartphone
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC DR EP MO 15E 5955.0  -  7115.0 0.065  
CC DR EP MO 15E 5955.0  -  6415.0 0.176  
CC DR EP MO 15E 6535.0  -  6855.0 0.143  
Output power listed is EIRP.

This device supports 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz and 160 MHz channel bandwidths.

The highest reported SAR values for head, body-worn accessory, product specific (hot spot), and simultaneous transmission exposure conditions are 0.23 W/Kg, 0.83 W/Kg, 0.83 W/Kg, and 1.59 W/Kg respectively. To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must provide at least 5 mm separation between the device and the user's body. End-users must be informed of the body-worn operating requirements for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Data referencing is based on reference model FCC ID: BCG-E9195A.

CC: This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections.
DR: Data referencing guidance is used in this application
EP: Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
MO: This Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) device was evaluated for multiple transmitted signals as indicated in the filing.

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