FCC ID: BCG-A2096 AirPods Max

by: Apple Inc. latest update: 2020-12-08 model: A2096

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1 2 Users Manual pdf 1.90 MiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release
1 2 Internal Photos pdf 4.09 MiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release
1 2 External Photos pdf 773.84 KiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release
1 2 ID Label/Location Info pdf 449.67 KiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 Antenna Gain Operational Description pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Antenna Location Operational Description pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Attestation Statements pdf 44.63 KiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 Block Diagram Block Diagram pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Test Report pdf 2.80 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 Cover Letter(s) pdf 56.46 KiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 RF Exposure Info pdf 1.40 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 RF Exposure Info pdf 5.14 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
1 2 Test Setup Photos pdf 963.54 KiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release
1 2 Software Security Description Operational Description pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 System Block Diagram Block Diagram pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 System Schematics Schematics pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Technical Description Operational Description pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Test Setup Photos pdf 737.70 KiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release
1 2 Tune-Up Procedure Parts List/Tune Up Info pdf December 04 2020 confidential
1 2 Test Report pdf 3.19 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020

 

AirPods Max Regulatory Compliance Information Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only):

Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, MS 911-AHW Cupertino, CA 95014 USA apple.com/contact FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dISDE Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Class 1 Laser Information This device is classified as a Class 1 Laser product per IEC60825-1 Ed. 3. This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Caution: This device contains one or more lasers. Use other than as described in the user guide, repair, or disassembly may cause damage, which could result in hazardous exposure to infrared laser emissions that are not visible. This equipment should be serviced by Apple or an authorized service provider. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Informacin sobre el lser clase 1 Este dispositivo est clasificado como un producto con lser clase1, segn y IEC60825-1 Ed. 3. Este dispositivo cumple con 21 CFR 1040.10 y 1040.11, excepto en los casos previstos en IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 del aviso lser No.56 del 8 de mayo de 2019. Precaucin:

este dispositivo contiene uno o varios lseres. Cualquier uso no descrito en el manual del Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, MS 911-AHW Cupertino, CA 95014 USA apple.com/hk/contact ISED Canada Compliance This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. usuario, reparacin o desarmado puede ocasionar daos, lo cual puede resultar en la exposicin peligrosa a emisiones de lseres infrarrojos invisibles. Slo Apple o un proveedor de servicios autorizado deberan reparar este equipo. PRODUCTO LSER DE CLASE 1 Klass 1-laserinformation Denna enhet klassificeras som en klass 1-laserprodukt i enlighet med IEC60825-1:2014 Ed. 3. Denna enhet verensstmmer med 21 CFR 1040.10 och 1040.11 med undantag fr verensstmmelse med IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., enligt vad som str i Laser Notice No. 56 frn den 8 maj 2019. Varning: Den hr enheten innehller en eller flera lasrar. Anvndning p annat stt n enligt beskrivningen i anvndarhandboken, reparation eller isrmontering kan orsaka skada, vilket kan leda till skadlig exponering av osynlig infrard laserstrlning. Denna utrustning br endast servas av Apple eller ett auktoriserat servicestlle. KLASS 1-LASERPRODUKT Informasi Laser Kelas 1 Perangkat ini diklasifikasikan sebagai produk Laser Kelas 1 menurut IEC60825-1 Ed. 3. Perangkat ini sesuai dengan 21 CFR 1040.10 dan 1040.11 kecuali untuk penyesuaian dengan IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., seperti yang dijelaskan di Pemberitahuan Laser No. 56, tanggal 8 Mei 2019. Perhatian: Perangkat ini berisi satu laser atau lebih. Penggunaan selain yang dijelaskan di petunjuk pengguna, perbaikan, atau pembongkaran dapat menyebabkan kerusakan, yang mengakibatkan pemaparan berbahaya terhadap emisi laser infra merah yang tidak terlihat. Perlengkapan ini hanya boleh diservis oleh Apple atau penyedia servis resmi. PRODUK LASER KELAS 1 EU Compliance English Apple Inc. hereby declares that this wireless device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at apple.com/euro/compliance. The CE marking on AirPodsMax is located on the left ear cup underneath the ear cushion. Apples EU representative is Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Ireland. Franais Apple Inc. dclare par la prsente que ce dispositif sans fil est conforme la Directive 2014/53/UE. Une copie de la dclaration de conformit UE est disponible ladresse apple.com/euro/

compliance. Le marquage CE des AirPodsMax se trouve sur loreillette gauche en dessous du coussinet doreille. Le reprsentant dApple dans lUE est Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Irlande. Deutsch Hiermit erklrt Apple Inc., dass sich dieses drahtlose Gert in bereinstimmung mit der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU befindet. Eine Kopie der EU-Konformittserklrung ist unter apple.com/euro/compliance verfgbar. Die CE-Markierung befindet sich bei den AirPodsMax an der linken Kopfhrermuschel, unterhalb des Ohrpolsters. Apple wird in der EU durch Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Irland vertreten. Italiano Apple Inc. dichiara che questo dispositivo wireless conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU. Una copia della Dichiarazione di conformit UE disponibile allindirizzo apple.com/euro/

compliance. Su AirPodsMax, il marchio CE si trova sulla cuffia sinistra sotto il copriauricolare. Apple rappresentata nella UE da Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Irlanda. Espaol Por medio de la presente, Apple Inc. declara que este dispositivo inalmbrico cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. La declaracin de conformidad de la UE puede consultarse en la pgina web apple.com/euro/

compliance. La marca CE de los AirPodsMax se encuentra en el auricular izquierdo, debajo de la almohadilla. La representacin de Apple en la UE la ejerce Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Irlanda. Frequency Maximum Power 2.4GHz (Bluetooth)

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: support.apple.com/ru_RU/specs Mxico Declaracin de Conformidad La operacin de este equipo est sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operacin no deseada. MR Battery Disposal Information The lithium-ion battery in your AirPodsMax should be recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. For information about Apple lithium-ion batteries, go to apple.com/batteries. Australia:More information is available on the web at apple.com/au/recycling/batteries. Independent recycling professionals can obtain battery removal instructions by calling Apple support. Australia / New Zealand Apple and the Environment At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, go to apple.com/environment. Japan VCCI Class B Statement Singapore China Mainland Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement con las leyes y directrices medioambientales locales. Para obtener ms informacin sobre el programa de reciclaje de Apple, los puntos de recoleccin para reciclaje, las sustancias restringidas y otras iniciativas medioambientales, visita apple.com/mx/environment o apple.com/

la/environment. Brasil Informaes sobre descarte e reciclagem O smbolo acima indica que este produto e/

ou sua bateria no devem ser descartados no lixo domstico. Quando decidir descartar este produto e/ou sua bateria, faa-o de acordo com as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informaes sobre substncias de uso restrito, o programa de reciclagem da Apple, pontos de coleta e telefone de informaes, visite apple.com/br/environment. European UnionDisposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your product and/or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Union europenne : instructions concernant la mise au rebut Le symbole ci-dessus signifie que, conformment aux lois et rglementations locales, vous devez mettre au rebut votre produit Malaysia CIDF15000007 Disposal and Recycling Information The symbol above indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. When you decide to dispose of this product and/or its battery, do so in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apples recycling program, recycling collection points, restricted substances, and other environmental initiatives, visit apple.com/environment. Informacin sobre eliminacin de residuos y reciclaje El smbolo de arriba indica que este producto y/o su batera no deben desecharse con los residuos domsticos. Cuando quieras desechar este producto y/o su batera, hazlo de conformidad et/ou sa batterie sparment des ordures mnagres. Lorsque ce produit nest plus utilisable, dposez-le dans un centre de collecte des dchets agr par les autorits locales. La collecte et le recyclage spars de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie lors de llimination contribuent prserver les ressources naturelles et protger lenvironnement et la sant des tres humains. Europische Union Informationen zur Entsorgung Das Symbol oben bedeutet, dass dieses Produkt und/oder die Batterie entsprechend den geltenden gesetzlichen Vorschriften und getrennt vom Hausmll entsorgt werden muss. Muss dieses Produkt entsorgt werden, gib es bei einer offiziellen Sammelstelle ab. Durch getrenntes Sammeln und Recycling werden die Rohstoffreserven geschont und es ist sichergestellt, dass beim Recycling des Produkts und/oder der Batterie alle Bestimmungen zum Schutz von Gesundheit und Umwelt eingehalten werden. Unione Europea Informazioni sullo smaltimento Il simbolo qui sopra significa che, in base alle leggi e alle normative locali, il prodotto e/o la sua batteria devono essere riciclati separatamente dai rifiuti domestici. Quando il prodotto diventa inutilizzabile, portalo nel punto di raccolta stabilito dalle autorit locali. La raccolta differenziata e il riciclaggio del prodotto e/o della sua batteria al momento dello smaltimento aiutano a conservare le risorse naturali e assicurano che il riciclaggio avvenga nel rispetto della salute umana e dellambiente. Per i consumatori italiani: quando si acquista un nuovo prodotto Apple, possibile restituire un prodotto elettronico simile presso il punto vendita senza costi aggiuntivi. Nel caso in cui si tratti di dispositivi mobili e piccoli accessori, possibile restituirli al punto vendita in qualsiasi momento. Per maggiori informazioni, consulta la pagina apple.com/it/recycling. EU information om tervinning Symbolen ovan betyder att lokala regler och bestmmelser krver att produkten och/eller dess batteri kasseras separat frn hushllsavfallet. Nr produkten har tjnat ut mste den tas till en tervinningsstation som utsetts av lokala myndigheter. Separat insamling och tervinning av produkten och/eller dess batteri vid kassering hjlper till att spara naturresurser och skerstller att den tervinns p ett stt som skonar hlsa och milj. Disposal Information for India The symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. When you decide to dispose of this product and/or its battery, do so in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apples recycling program, recycling collection points, restricted substances and other environmental initiatives, visit apple.com/in/environment. SJ/T 11364-2014 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPods, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPodsMax is a trademark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Apple Inc. is under license. Printed in XXXX. 034-03836-A

 

1 2 Users Manual pdf 1.90 MiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release

 

 

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1 2 Internal Photos pdf 4.09 MiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release

 

 

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1 2 External Photos pdf 773.84 KiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release

 

Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China Model Number A2096 EMC 3276 5V=1A FCC ID: BCG-A2096 y

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3.96 top edge of grill surface to top of agency markings

 

1 2 ID Label/Location Info pdf 449.67 KiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020

 

Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 August 1, 2020 To whom it may concern:

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize PCTEST Engineering Laboratory LLC. to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by PCTEST Engineering Laboratory LLC. on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). In authorizing PCTEST Engineering Laboratory LLC. as our representative, we still recognize that we are A. comply with the relevant provisions of the certification program;

B. make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the evaluation, including provision for examining documentation and access to all areas, records (including internal audit reports) and personnel for the purposes of evaluation (e.g. testing, inspection, assessment, surveillance, reassessment) and resolution of complaints;

C. make claims regarding certification only in respect of the scope for which certification has been granted;

D. do not use our product certification in such a manner as to bring the Certification Division into disrepute and not make any statement regarding our product certification which the Certification Division may consider misleading or unauthorized;

E. upon suspension or cancellation of certification, discontinue use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto and return any certification documents as required by the Certification Division;

F. use certification only to indicate the products are certified as being in conformity with specified standards;

G. endeavor to ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner;

H. ensure that any reference to our product certification in communication media such as documents, brochures or advertising, complies with the requirements of the Certification Division;

keep a record of all complaints made known to us relating to the product's compliance with requirements of the relevant standard and to make these records available to the when requested;

take appropriate action with respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products or services that affect compliance with the requirements for certification;

I. J. K. document the actions taken. T his authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Marc Douat Compliance Engineer Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way Cupertino, CA 95014

 

1 2 Attestation Statements pdf 44.63 KiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020

 

 

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1 2 Test Report pdf 2.80 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020

 

Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: BCG-A2096 To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission's rules (47 CFR 0.457, 0.459), Apple Inc. hereby requests confidential treatment for documents filed with the Commission in connection with the application for equipment authorization referenced above. Apple Inc. requests that the Commission withholds the following documents from public viewing indefinitely:

Schematic Diagram Block Diagram Technical Description Antenna Location , Antenna Gain Software Security Description These documents reveal detailed technical and design information that is protected by Apple Inc. as confidential and proprietary trade secrets. This information has been disclosed to those required to maintain its confidentiality, and is not customarily disclosed to the public even after commercial release of a device. As a result, disclosure of this information by the Commission would harm Apple Inc. by giving competitors an unfair advantage even after commercial release of the device. In addition to the above mentioned documents, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705 of the Commission's policy, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR 2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR 2.1 204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices, Apple Inc. requests that the Commission withholds the following documents from public viewing for one hundred eighty days after the date the grant of equipment authorization is issued:

External Photographs Internal Photographs Test Setup Photographs User Manual These documents reveal technical and design information that has not been publicly disclosed in marketing materials and is protected by Apple Inc. as confidential and proprietary trade secrets. This information has been disclosed to those required to maintain its confidentiality, and is not customarily disclosed publicly prior to the commercial release of the device. As a result, disclosure of this information by the Commission prior to commercial release would harm Apple Inc. by giving competitors an unfair market advantage. Apple Inc. believes the period of confidentiality requested is necessary to protect the information until the commercial release of a device. Marc Douat Compliance Engineer Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way Cupertino, CA 95014

 

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1 2 RF Exposure Info pdf 1.40 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020

 

 

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1 2 Test Setup Photos pdf 963.54 KiB December 04 2020 / June 06 2021 delayed release

 

 

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1 2 Test Report pdf 3.19 MiB December 04 2020 / December 08 2020
frequency equipment class purpose
1 2020-12-08 2402 ~ 2480 DTS - Digital Transmission System Original Equipment
2 2402 ~ 2480 DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter

Application Forms

app s Applicant Information
1 2 Effective 2020-12-08
1 2 Applicant's complete, legal business name Apple Inc.
1 2 FCC Registration Number (FRN) 0005899216
1 2 Physical Address One Apple Park Way
1 2 Cupertino
1 2 United States
app s TCB Information
1 2 TCB Application Email Address t******@pctest.com
1 2 TCB Scope A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
app s FCC ID
1 2 Grantee Code BCG
1 2 Equipment Product Code A2096
app s Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact
1 2 Name A**** R******
1 2 Title Regulatory Compliance Manager
1 2 Telephone Number 408-9********
1 2 Fax Number 408-9********
1 2 E-mail a******@apple.com
app s Technical Contact
1 2 Firm Name Apple Inc.
1 2 Name A******** R********
1 2 Physical Address One Apple Park Way
1 2 Cupertino, California 95014
1 2 United States
1 2 Telephone Number 65070********
1 2 E-mail a******@apple.com
app s Non Technical Contact
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app s Confidentiality (long or short term)
1 2 Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:Yes
1 2 Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:Yes
1 2 If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format)06/06/2021
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant.
app s Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc
1 2 Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization?No
1 2 Equipment ClassDTS - Digital Transmission System
1 2 DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter
1 2 Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant)Headphone
1 2 Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application?No
1 2 Modular Equipment TypeDoes not apply
1 2 Purpose / Application is forOriginal Equipment
1 2 Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization?Yes
1 2 Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization?No
1 2 Grant CommentsOutput power listed is peak conducted.
1 2 Output power listed is conducted. The highest reported SAR for the head and extremity (hand) exposure conditions are &lt; 0.10 W/kg and 0.21 W/kg, respectively.
1 2 Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application?No
1 2 If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded?No
app s Test Firm Name and Contact Information
1 2 Firm Name PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, LLC
1 2 Name R**** O******
1 2 Telephone Number 41029********
1 2 Fax Number 41029********
1 2 E-mail r******@pctest.com
Equipment Specifications
Line Rule Parts Grant Notes Lower Frequency Upper Frequency Power Output Tolerance Emission Designator Microprocessor Number
1 1 15C CC 2402.00000000 2480.00000000 0.0090000
Line Rule Parts Grant Notes Lower Frequency Upper Frequency Power Output Tolerance Emission Designator Microprocessor Number
2 1 15C CC 2402.00000000 2480.00000000 0.0180000

 

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