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FCC ID BCG-E9198A

Smartphone — by Apple Inc.

Device Details

FCC IDBCG-E9198A
Grantee CodeBCG
Product CodeE9198A
ApplicantApple Inc.
AddressCupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Equipment ClassDSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Device DescriptionSmartphone
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
Grant Date2026-09-09
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 1610.17-1626.03 MHz; 2488.5-2490 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; 0.1277-0.1277 MHz; 0.36-0.36 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2404-2478 MHz; 2405-2475 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 6106-6420 MHz; 6107-6420 MHz; 6109-6417 MHz; 6115-7115 MHz; 6489.6-7987.2 MHz; 670.5-690.5 MHz; 680.5-680.5 MHz; 701.5-713.5 MHz; 706.5-708.5 MHz; 709-711 MHz; 782-782 MHz; 793-793 MHz; 814.7-823.3 MHz; 819-819 MHz; 824.2-848.8 MHz; 826.4-846.6 MHz; 829-844 MHz; 834-839 MHz; 899-899 MHz; 1700-1705 MHz; 1702.5-1702.5 MHz; 1712.4-1752.6 MHz; 1732.5-1757.5 MHz; 1850.2-1909.8 MHz; 1852.4-1907.6 MHz; 1857.5-1907.5 MHz; 1870-1895 MHz; 2310-2310 MHz; 2513.5-2672.5 MHz; 2525-2545 MHz; 2546-2640 MHz; 3500-3500 MHz; 3725-3955 MHz; 3750-3930 MHz; 5955-6415 MHz; 5955-7115 MHz; 6535-6855 MHz

Operating Frequencies

Frequency RangeApplication PurposeFinal Action Date
2402–2480 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09
2402–2480 MHz Original Equipment 2026-09-09

Exhibits (84) View on FCC.gov ↗

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16064952_App B_SAR & PD System Check Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.6 MB
16064952_App C_SAR & PD [State A] Highest Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.8 MB
16064952_App C_SAR & PD [State B] Highest Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.3 MB
16064952_App C_SAR [SM1] Highest Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 585.8 KB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.2 MB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.9 MB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-4 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5 MB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-5 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
16064952_App E_SAR Probe Certificates-6 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.2 MB
16064952_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
16064952_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
16064952_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.9 MB
16064952_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-4 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
16064952_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates-5 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.6 MB
16064952_App G_SAR & PD Characterization for TAS RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 745 KB
16064952_App I_Antenna Cluster Analysis RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.7 MB
16064952_App K_Power Reduction Verification RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 170.2 KB
16064952-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
16064952-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part3 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
16064952-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part4 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 270.5 KB
16064952-S5_App C_SAR Dipole Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.5 MB
16064952-S5_App B_cSAR3D Calibration Certificate_Part1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.8 MB
16064952-S5V2 FCC TAS Validation Report RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.6 MB
16064943_App G_5G Verification Source Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.1 MB
16064943_App F_SAR Dipole Certificates RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.8 MB
16064943_App E_SAR Probe Certificates - 2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB
16064943_App E_SAR Probe Certificates - 1 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.6 MB
16064943_App D_SAR Tissue Ingredients RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 275.8 KB
16064943_App C_SAR Highest Test Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.2 MB
16064943_App B_SAR System Checks Plots RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 485.5 KB
16064943-S1V1 FCC Report_SAR with PD RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 645.7 KB
16064952-S1V3 FCC Report_SAR with PD 2 of 2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 818.1 KB
16064952-S1V3 FCC Report_SAR with PD 1 of 2 RF Exposure Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.5 MB
16064952-E1V2_FCC_IC_BT Report & Appendix_Part4 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 967.2 KB
16064952-E1V2_FCC_IC_BT Report & Appendix_Part3 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
16064952-E1V2_FCC_IC_BT Report & Appendix_Part2 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
16064952-E1V2_FCC_IC_BT Report & Appendix_Part1 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 6 MB
16064943_SAR Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2 MB
16064952_App A_SAR & PD Setup Photos - State A & B Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 4.5 MB
16064952-S5_TAS Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 884.9 KB
16064952-S5_TAS Csar Setup_photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 692.9 KB
UserGuide_Draft_Part7 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part6 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part5 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.7 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part4 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part3 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part2 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part1 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.8 MB
PKD_FCC_Foldable_Phone_V1.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 989.1 KB
A3447_series_Technical_Description_Product_Specification_V4.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5 MB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_802.15.4ab-NB_FCC_Combined_v2.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 63 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_802.15.4_FCC_Combined_v1.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 60.9 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_Bluetooth_FCC_Combined_v1.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 112.5 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.6_ULMIMO_FCC_State A Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 76.6 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.6_ULMIMO_FCC_State B Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 74.6 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_NBUNII_FCC_Combined_v1.1 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 160.3 KB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_WLAN_FCC_Combined_v1.2 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 514.9 KB
State A A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.8_FCC Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 263.1 KB
State A A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_SAR_Maximum_Output_Power_WLAN_FCC_v1.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 64.9 KB
State B A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Maximum_Output_Power_Cellular_v1.9_FCC Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 226.5 KB
State B A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_SAR_Maximum_Output_Power_WLAN_FCC_v1.0 Metadata only Parts List/Tune Up Info ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 67.5 KB
A3447_series_System_Electrical_Schematics_V1.0 Metadata only Schematics ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.9 MB
Part 15 Antenna Gain Report_v1.0 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 751.8 KB
A3447 series_WiFi_BT_802.15.4_NBUNII_802.15.4ab_NB_Antenna_Gain_Combined_v1.0 Test Report 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 397.3 KB
16064952-EP1V1 FCC IC Setup Photos Metadata only Test Setup Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.8 MB
UserGuide_Draft_Part8_rev 1.0 Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.7 MB
RF Exposure Statement Metadata only Users Manual 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 179.6 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
A3447_series_System_Block_Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 2.7 MB
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
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_External_Pictures_v1.0 Metadata only External Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.5 MB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_FCC_E-Label_Info_v1.0 ID Label/Location Info 2026-09-09 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 545.3 KB
A3719_A3720_A3721_Internal_Pictures_v1.0 Metadata only Internal Photos 2026-11-15 ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 3.3 MB
AA25xx_SKU_Leveraging_FCC_TEST PLAN Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 5.1 MB
A3447_A3719_A3720_A3721_Device_Comparison_v4.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 163.1 KB
A3447_series_Antenna_Location_v1.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 112.3 KB
TKDB_Sensing_Based_Power_Control_v1.2.0 Metadata only Operational Description ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.7 MB
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
A3447_series_WiFi_BT_NBUNII_802.15.4_Block_Diagram Metadata only Block Diagram ADOBE ACROBAT PDF 1.9 MB

Application Information

Application IDk+7Ow7BFuBY6h1ve3ZnfWA==
Final Action Date2026-09-09
Application PurposeOriginal Equipment
ModelE9198A
Frequency Range2402-2480 MHz; 13.56-13.56 MHz; 1610.17-1626.03 MHz; 2488.5-2490 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; 0.1277-0.1277 MHz; 0.36-0.36 MHz; 2404-2476 MHz; 2404-2478 MHz; 2405-2475 MHz; 2412-2472 MHz; 6106-6420 MHz; 6107-6420 MHz; 6109-6417 MHz; 6115-7115 MHz; 6489.6-7987.2 MHz; 670.5-690.5 MHz; 680.5-680.5 MHz; 701.5-713.5 MHz; 706.5-708.5 MHz; 709-711 MHz; 782-782 MHz; 793-793 MHz; 814.7-823.3 MHz; 819-819 MHz; 824.2-848.8 MHz; 826.4-846.6 MHz; 829-844 MHz; 834-839 MHz; 899-899 MHz; 1700-1705 MHz; 1702.5-1702.5 MHz; 1712.4-1752.6 MHz; 1732.5-1757.5 MHz; 1850.2-1909.8 MHz; 1852.4-1907.6 MHz; 1857.5-1907.5 MHz; 1870-1895 MHz; 2310-2310 MHz; 2513.5-2672.5 MHz; 2525-2545 MHz; 2546-2640 MHz; 3500-3500 MHz; 3725-3955 MHz; 3750-3930 MHz; 5955-6415 MHz; 5955-7115 MHz; 6535-6855 MHz
Equipment ClassDSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
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 Date11/15/2026
Modular EquipmentDoes not apply
Composite DeviceYes
Cognitive RadioNo
Authorization WaiverYes
Authorization Waiver ApprovedYes
Section 5301 CertificationYes
Related OET Knowledge DataBase InquiryYes

Applications (1)

Application IDDatePurpose
k+7Ow7BFuBY6h1ve3ZnfWA== 2026-09-09 Original Equipment

Equipment Authorization

FrequencyOutputToleranceEmission DesignatorRules
2402–2480 MHz 0.104 15C
2402–2480 MHz 0.103 15C

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: 08/13/2026
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-E9198A
Name of Grantee:  Apple Inc.
Equipment Class: Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
Notes: Smartphone
Grant Notes  FCC Rule Parts Frequency
Range (MHZ)
Output
Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
Emission
Designator
CC DR MO 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.104  
CC DR 15C 2402.0  -  2480.0 0.103  
Output power listed is conducted.

The highest reported SAR values for head, body-worn accessory, product specific (hot spot), extremity, and simultaneous transmission exposure conditions are 0.24 W/Kg, 0.91 W/Kg, 0.91 W/Kg, 1.24 W/Kg (10-g), 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-E9188A.

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

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