Certification Test Report
Report Number: 13190901-E13V1
Applicant: APPLE, INC.
1 APPLE PARK WAY
CUPERTINO, CA 95014, U.S.A.
Model: A2398
FCC ID: BCG-E3540A
IC: 579C-E3540A
EUT Description: SMARTPHONE
Test Standard(s): FCC 47 CFR PART 15 SUBPART C, ISED RSS-216 ISSUE 2, ISED RSS-GEN ISSUE 5
Date Of Issue: September 21, 2020
Prepared by: UL Verification Services Inc.
47173 Benicia Street
Fremont, CA 94538 U.S.A.
TEL: (510) 319-4000 FAX: (510) 661-0888
Accreditation: NVLAP Lab code: 200065-0
Report Revision History
| Rev. | Issue Date | Revisions | Revised By |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | 9/21/2020 | Initial Issue | Chin Pang |
Table of Contents
(Refer to original document for full table of contents)
1. Attestation of Test Results
Company Name: APPLE, INC.
ONE APPLE PARK WAY
CUPERTINO, CA 95014,
EUT Description: SMARTPHONE
Model: A2398
Serial Number: Original: C7CD601F08HL, Spot Check: C7CD601408GG
Date Tested: AUGUST 14, 2020 – SEPTEMBER 09, 2020
Applicable Standards & Test Results
| STANDARD | TEST RESULTS |
|---|---|
| FCC PART 15 SUBPART C | Complies |
| ISED RSS-216 Issue 2 | Complies |
| ISED RSS-GEN Issue 5 | Complies |
UL Verification Services Inc. tested the equipment in accordance with the specified standards. The results indicate the equipment is capable of demonstrating compliance.
The results apply only to the tested sample. The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring additional production units match the tested sample. Measurement Uncertainties are for informational purposes only.
This document may not be altered or revised except by UL Verification Services Inc. Any alteration will nullify the document. This report must not be used to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by government agencies.
Approved & Released For UL Verification Services Inc. By: Chin Pang, Senior Engineer
Prepared By: Joe Vang, Test Engineer
2. Test Methodology
Tests were performed in accordance with ANSI C63.10-2013, KDB 414788 D01 Radiated Test Site v01r01, FCC CFR 47 Part 2, FCC CFR 47 Part 15, RSS-GEN Issue 5, and RSS-216 Issue 2 January 2016.
3. Facilities and Accreditation
Test sites and measurement facilities are located at 47173 and 47266 Benicia Street, and 47658 Kato Road, Fremont, California, USA. Line conducted emissions are measured at the 47173 address. The following table identifies facilities used for radiated emission measurements:
Test Site Locations & ISED Codes
| 47173 Benicia Street (ISED Site Code) | 47266 Benicia Street (ISED Site Code) | 47658 Kato Rd (ISED Site Code) |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber A (IC:2324B-1) | Chamber D (IC:22541-1) | Chamber I (IC: 2324A-5) |
| Chamber B (IC:2324B-2) | Chamber E (IC:22541-2) | Chamber J (IC: 2324A-6) |
| Chamber C (IC:2324B-3) | Chamber F (IC:22541-3) | Chamber K (IC: 2324A-1) |
| Chamber G (IC:22541-4) | Chamber L (IC: 2324A-3) | |
| Chamber H (IC:22541-5) |
Test sites are covered under FCC Test Firm Registration # 208313. Chambers are covered under Industry Canada company address and code 2324A.
UL Verification Services Inc. is accredited by NVLAP, Laboratory Code 200065-0.
4. Decision Rules and Measurement Uncertainty
4.1. Metrological Traceability
Test and measuring equipment is calibrated regularly, traceable to national standards.
4.2. Decision Rules
Decision Rule is based on Simple Acceptance per ISO Guide 98-4:2012 Clause 8.2. Measurement uncertainty is not considered for conformity statements.
4.3. Measurement Uncertainty
Estimated measurement uncertainty levels:
| PARAMETER | UNCERTAINTY |
|---|---|
| Worst Case Conducted Disturbance, 9KHz to 0.15 MHz | 3.84 dB |
| Worst Case Conducted Disturbance, 0.15 to 30 MHz | 3.65 dB |
| Worst Case Radiated Disturbance, 9KHz to 30 MHz | 2.52 dB |
| Worst Case Radiated Disturbance, 30 to 1000 MHz | 4.88 dB |
| Worst Case Radiated Disturbance, 1000 to 18000 MHz | 4.24 dB |
| Worst Case Radiated Disturbance, 18000 to 26000 MHz | 4.37 dB |
| Worst Case Radiated Disturbance, 26000 to 40000 MHz | 5.17 dB |
Uncertainty figures are valid to a confidence level of 95%.
5. Introduction of Test Data Reuse
5.1. EUT Description
The Apple iPhone is a smartphone with multimedia functions (music, application support, video), cellular (GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, UMTS, LTE, 5G, CDMA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband, GPS, NFC, and WPT. It supports UICC-based SIM (physical or electronic). The device includes a built-in inductive charging transmitter/receiver. The battery is not user accessible.
5.2. Introduction
This application leverages data reuse procedures from KDB 484596 D01, referencing FCC ID: BCG-E3539A, IC: 579C-E3539A, to cover variant BCG-E3540A, 579C-E3540A. The primary difference is the depopulation of the mmWave transmitter in the variant model. Other circuitry and features are identical. The data reuse test plan was approved via manufacturer KDB inquiry.
5.3. Spot Check Verification Results Summary
Spot check verification was performed on model A2398 (FCC ID: BCG-E3540A, IC: 579C-E3540A) for radiated spurious and radiated band-edge emissions, following an approved KDB inquiry test plan.
| Item | Frequency | Original model (A2176, BCG-E3539A, 579C-E3539A) | Spot check model (A2398, BCG-E3540A, 579C-E3540A) | Delta (dB) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCC | IC | FCC | IC | |||
| Fund | 360kHz | -12.95 dBuV/m | 13.87 dBuA/m | -15.51 dBuV/m | 11.10 dBuA/m | -2.56 |
| RSE | 30.55 MHz (FCC) 58.14 MHz (IC) | 32.22dBuV/m | 31.15dBuV/m | 32.51 dBuV/m | 31.47dBuV/m | 0.29 |
| -2.7 | ||||||
The upper deviation between models is within 3dB, and all tests comply with FCC Technical Limits. The test report for FCC ID: BCG-E3539A, IC: 579C-E3539A supports the application for FCC ID: BCG-E3540A, IC: 579C-E3540A.
5.3.1. FCC TX Fundamental and Spurious Emissions from 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Operating with Load:
Plot Description: A graph displays radiated emission levels (dBuV/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 0.009 to 30 MHz. It includes measured data points (green and blue lines) and limit lines (red lines for Peak Limit, pink line for Avg Limit). The plot indicates test setup details, including chamber, configuration, mode, and tested-by information.
| Marker | Frequency (MHz) | Meter Reading (dBuV) | Det | Loop Antenna (dB/m) | Cables (dB) | Dist Corr 300m | Corrected Reading (dBuV/m) | Peak Limit (dBuV/m) | Margin (dB) | Azimuth (Degs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3671 | 53.29 | Pk | 11.1 | 0.1 | -80 | -15.51 | 36.31 | -51.82 | 121 |
| 4 | 0.36783 | 47.41 | Pk | 11.1 | 0.1 | -80 | -21.39 | 36.3 | -57.69 | 186 |
Note: The data table shows measurements for frequencies around 0.367 MHz, indicating peak detector readings and compliance with limits.
5.3.2. IC / CISPR 11 TX Fundamental and Spurious Emissions from 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Operating with Load:
Plot Description: A graph displays magnetic field strength (dBuA/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 0.009 to 30 MHz. It includes measured data points (green and blue lines) and limit lines (red lines). The plot indicates test setup details.
| Marker | Frequency (MHz) | Meter Reading (dBuV) | Det | Loop Antenna (dB/m) | Cables (dB) | Corrected Reading dB(uAmps/meter) | ICES-001 G2 WPT Mag FS (dBuA/m) | Margin (dB) | Azimuth (Degs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0875 | 40.34 | Pk | -39.6 | 0.1 | 0.84 | 60.1 | -59.26 | 0-360 |
| 4 | 0.35741 | 48.08 | Pk | -40.6 | 0.1 | 7.58 | 29.4 | -21.82 | 0-360 |
| 2 | 0.35907 | 51.6 | Pk | -40.6 | 0.1 | 11.1 | 29.35 | -18.25 | 0-360 |
| 3 | 1.07864 | 34.49 | Pk | -40.2 | 0.1 | -5.61 | 17.33 | -22.94 | 0-360 |
| 5 | 1.0803 | 31.09 | Pk | -40.2 | 0.1 | -9.01 | 17.31 | -26.32 | 0-360 |
| 6 | 4.43111 | 22.4 | Pk | -40.1 | 0.3 | -17.4 | 3 | -20.4 | 0-360 |
| 7 | 26.708 | 17.75 | Pk | -42.5 | 0.8 | -23.95 | 3 | -26.95 | 0-360 |
5.3.3. FCC TX Spurious Emission 30 to 1000 MHz
Operating with Load:
Horizontal Plot Description: A graph shows radiated emission levels (dBuV/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 30 to 1000 MHz. It displays measured data (blue line) and limit lines (red lines for QP Limit). Test setup details are provided.
Vertical Plot Description: A graph shows radiated emission levels (dBuV/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 30 to 1000 MHz. It displays measured data (green line) and limit lines (red lines for QP Limit). Test setup details are provided.
| Marker | Frequency (MHz) | Meter Reading (dBuV) | Det | AF T477 (dB/m) | Amp Cbl (dB) | Corrected Reading (dBuV/m) | QPk Limit (dBuV/m) | Margin (dB) | Azimuth (Degs) | Height (cm) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 327.9166 | 36.56 | Pk | 20 | -28.6 | 27.96 | 46.02 | -18.06 | 193 | 99 | H |
| 3 | 30.3401 | 36.41 | Pk | 27.1 | -31 | 32.51 | 40 | -7.49 | 266 | 100 | V |
| 1 | 30.5101 | 31.13 | Pk | 27 | -31 | 27.13 | 40 | -12.87 | 69 | 99 | H |
| 4 | 58.5249 | 48.96 | Pk | 13.4 | -30.7 | 31.66 | 40 | -8.34 | 157 | 100 | V |
| 2 | 197.4508 | 41.22 | Pk | 18.1 | -29.5 | 29.82 | 43.52 | -13.7 | 145 | 99 | H |
| 6 | 226.3034 | 34.94 | Pk | 16.9 | -29.3 | 22.54 | 46.02 | -23.48 | 23 | 201 | V |
5.3.4. IC / CISPR 11 TX Spurious Emission 30 to 1000 MHz
Operating with Load:
Horizontal Plot Description: A graph shows radiated emission levels (dBuV/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 30 to 1000 MHz. It displays measured data (blue line) and limit lines (red lines for ClassB Gep2 QPk Limit). Test setup details are provided.
Vertical Plot Description: A graph shows radiated emission levels (dBuV/m) versus frequency (MHz) from 30 to 1000 MHz. It displays measured data (green line) and limit lines (red lines for ClassB Gep2 QPk Limit). Test setup details are provided.
| Marker | Frequency (MHz) | Meter Reading (dBuV) | Det | AF T477 (dB/m) | Amp Cbl (dB) | Corrected Reading (dBuV/m) | ClassB Grp2 QPk Limit (dBuV/m) | Margin (dB) | Azimuth (Degs) | Height (cm) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58.9925 | 42.07 | Pk | 13.4 | -30.7 | 24.77 | 40 | -15.23 | 178 | 201 | H |
| 3 | 59.4176 | 48.77 | Pk | 13.4 | -30.7 | 31.47 | 40 | -8.53 | 141 | 100 | V |
| 2 | 157.703 | 41.64 | Pk | 18.3 | -29.8 | 30.14 | 40 | -9.86 | 244 | 201 | H |
| 4 | 194.135 | 43.08 | Pk | 17.6 | -29.5 | 31.18 | 40 | -8.82 | 228 | 100 | V |
| 6 | 218.2024 | 33.53 | Pk | 16.6 | -29.4 | 20.73 | 40 | -19.27 | 202 | 99 | V |
| 5 | 327.7166 | 34.44 | Pk | 20 | -28.6 | 25.84 | 47 | -21.16 | 189 | 99 | H |
5.4. Reference Detail
Reference application containing reused reference data is attached in Appendix A.
| Equipment Class | Reference FCC ID & IC | Reference Report | Report Title/Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCD | BCG-E3539A 579C-E3539A | 13179110-E13 | FCC IC_WPTReport / All sections |
5.5. Worst-Case Configuration and Mode
The EUT (smartphone) connects to an AC/DC adapter via USB-C and uses an inductive charging coil for WPT accessories. Radiated emissions tests were performed based on the worst-case configuration identified for model A2176.
Configuration: Operating
Descriptions: EUT and Load powered by AC/DC adapter.
For testing below 30MHz, three antenna orientations were investigated: RX antenna Face-on, Face-off, and horizontal. The worst-case configurations were determined to be Face-on and Face-off, which were used for final tests.
Although tests were conducted at a site other than an open area test site, comparison measurements confirmed correlation with a 300 m open area test site, supporting the results based on KDB 414788 D01.
5.6. Description of Test Setup
Support Equipment & Peripherals List
| Description | Manufacturer | Model | Serial Number | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC/DC adapter | Apple | A2305 | N/A | N/A |
| WPT Accessory | Apple | N/A | N/A | N/A |
I/O Cable List
| Cable No. | Port | # of Identical Ports | Connector Type | Cable Type | Cable Length (m) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC | 1 | USBC | Un-shielded | 2 | 5W Power Supply |
Configuration 1: Operating Mode Phone with Load
Test Setup Diagram Description: A block diagram illustrates the test setup. It shows the EUT + Load connected to an Antenna/Amp for Radiated Test and to a Spectrum Analyzer. The EUT is also connected to an AC/DC Adapter, which is powered by an AC Source/LISN for Conducted Test.
6. Test and Measurement Equipment
The following test and measurement equipment was utilized:
| Description | Manufacturer | Model | ID Num | Cal Due | Last Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna, Active Loop 9KHz to 30MHz | ETS-Lindgren | 6502 | T1616 | 10/28/2020 | 10/28/2019 |
| *Antenna, Broadband Hybrid, 30MHz to 2000MHz w/4dB | Sunol Sciences Crop. | JB3 | T477 | 09/04/2020 | 09/04/2019 |
| Amplifier, 10kHz to 1GHz, 32dB | Sonoma Instrument | 310N | T834 | 07/14/2021 | 07/14/2020 |
| Spectrum Analyzer, PXA, 3Hz to 44GHz | Agilent (Keysight) Technologies | N9030A-544 | T1113 | 03/02/2021 | 03/02/2020 |
| Spectrum Analyzer, PXA, 3Hz to 44GHz | Agilent (Keysight) Technologies | N9030A | T342 | 01/23/2021 | 01/23/2020 |
UL Automation Software
| Radiated Software | Conducted Software | AC Line Conducted Software |
|---|---|---|
| UL | UL EMC | Ver 9.5, Mar 6, 2020 |
Note: Testing was completed before equipment expiration date.
7. Setup Photos
Please refer to 13179110-EP1 for setup photos.
Appendix A – Reference Test Report
Attached is the test report (13179110-E13) containing the reference data from the parent model as detailed in section 5.4.
