FCC ID: 2ACAHAU5ITE Hearing aid amplifier module

Radio Model - Quick Installation Guide Radio Model Name: AM-AU5-KIT312 The Aurora5 Kit312 radio model (AM_AU5_KIT312) contains two radio transceivers running at 3.84 MHz and 2.4 GHz and both implemented on a single hardware platform. The radio model is implemented in the main PCB with connection to the antennas, telecoil, the microphones, the speaker and the battery terminals. The radio model (main PCB) can be seen in the mounted 3D overview to the left. The 3.84 MHz radio is a low power, short range inductive radio transceiver

( NFMI Near Field magnetic Induction) working at a single channel at 3.84 MHz using MSK modulation with 320 kbit/s data rate and connected to a small coil antenna. The 2.4 GHz radio is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE core 5.1) transceiver using GFSK/2FSK modulation with 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s data rate also capable of proprietary reception modes (xBLE) with higher data rates (2 Mbit/s, 4 Mbit/s) using 2FSK/4FSK modulation. The 2.4 GHz radio is connected to a short internal wire antenna with a maximum gain of -3.1 dBi (Typically

-8.7 dBi). The telecoil is optional mounting. Aurora5 Kit312 Radio Model 3D overview The Aurora5 KIT312 requires only a single cell Zinc-air 312 battery, a battery door, customized plastic shell in order to be an operational hearing aid. The AM-

AU5-KIT312 stack up can create an ITC host or an ITE HS/FS custom hearing aid host. The AM-AU5-KIT312 module is tested in a reference host as all I/O, sensors, acoustic interfaces and antennas are externally mounted around the module. The reference host represent the worst-case configuration and conditions for the AM-AU5-KIT312 module. The worst-case host configuration is tested in all operating modes and an FCC part 15B and ICES-003 is demonstrating the compliance of the custom host type ITC, ITE FS or ITE HS. The production performs full operational tests on all manufactured custom products. SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, VAT-no.: DK39818558, www.sbohearing.com 1 Radio Model - Quick Installation Guide Radio Model Name: AM-AU5-KIT312 The Aurora5 KIT312 radio model is intended to be installed in Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, Philips and affiliated private labels wireless hearing aid devices of the KIT312 (Custom designed ITC - In The Canal or ITE In The Ear) wearing style. The antenna has a 5 mm distance to the skin around the ear. The antenna is always fixed around the battery door and facing away from the ear. The antenna cannot be removed or placed differently when building the ITC or ITE HS/FS custom host product. The custom hearing aids are all label exempted and thus the product label is placed on the packaging label and the IFU. SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, VAT-no.: DK39818558, www.sbohearing.com 2 Radio Model - Regulatory Label Information for USA & Canada Radio Model Name: AM_AU5_KIT312 Contains:

FCC ID:

2ACAHAU5ITE IC:

11936A-AU5ITE NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15.223, Part 15.247 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 and RSS-247 of Industry Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)

(2) This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by SBO Hearing A/S may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)

(2) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, VAT-no.: DK39818558, www.sbohearing.com 3 Radio Model - Regulatory Label Information for Japan Radio Model Name: AM_AU5_KIT312 Description:

Radio module with 2.4 GHz low power transceiver to be integrated into various hearing instruments and associated devices. NB: The regulatory label for Japan is included in the IFU for Japan. Regulatory label:

This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been certified to the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification under the Radio Law () under the grant ID n : 202- SMK023 This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid) NB: The regulatory label is not shown on the radio module itself or any end products with it, since they are too small for the label to be readable without any optical aids or magnification. Below the radio module is shown, ready for an in the ear and canal shaped product max. size 25.3 x 26.0 x 19.0 mm (ITE FS) to min. size 24.0 x 15.0 x 18.0 mm (ITC). Kit312 radio module faceplate SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, VAT-no.: DK39818558, www.sbohearing.com 4

Federal Communication Commission Equipment Authorization Division, Application Processing Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21048 Certification and Engineering Bureau Industry Canada Spectrum Engineering Branch 3701 Carling Avenue, Building 94 Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8S2, Canada May 2nd , 2022. Declaration for IC and FCC Label Exemption for AM_AU5_KIT312 hearing aid module With reference to Industry Canada, RSP-100 issue 11, chapter 3 Certification of Radio Apparatus and KDB 784748 D01v08 GUIDELINES FOR LABELLING AND USER INFORMATION FOR DEVICES SUBJECT TO PART 15 AND PART 18, we, SBO Hearing A/S hereby declare an exemption regarding the labelling of the IC and FCC certification number on the AM_AU5_KIT10 wireless hearing aid families. The SBO Hearing A/S IC and FCC certification number: 11936A-AU5ITE and 2ACAHAU5ITE is located next to the device model number in the user manual and/or on the product packaging material. The exemption declaration is based on the fact that the hearing aids will be too small

(Final ear and canal shaped product size max. 25.3 x 26.0 x 19.0 mm) for the IC and FCC certification number to be legible without the aid of magnification while printed on a surface of the hearing aid area not exposed to wear and user functions. For your information, our TCB is CTC Advanced GmbH in Germany. Signed for SBO Hearing A/S Per Klaus Nielsen Certification Manager, Regulatory Affairs Email: pkni@sbohearing.com SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, CVR-no.: 39818558, www.sbohearing.com

Receiver Federal Communication Commission Equipment Authorization Devision, Application Processing Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21048 Certification and Engineering Bureau Industry Canada Spectrum Engineering Branch 3701 Carling Avenue, Building 94 Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8S2 Subject:

FCC Certification Number:

Only applicable for IC certification:

ISED Company Number:

HVIN (Hardware Ver. ID):

HMN: (Host Marketing Name) 11936A AM_AU5_KIT312 N/A Limited Modular Approval Statement 2ACAHAU5ITE Date:

2022-05-02 UPN: (Unique Product No) PMN: (Product Marketing Name) AM_AU5_KIT312 FVIN: (Firmware Version Identification Number) AU5ITE N/A TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Pursuant to Paragraphs RSP-100 Issue 12 August 2019 Annex D and CFR 15.212, we herewith declare for our module. Yes No *

Modular approval requirement

(a) The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. Physical/discrete and tuning capacitors may be located external to the shield but must be on the module assembly.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

There is no complete RF shield attached to the radio module, only the ground layer in its PCB. Therefore, we are only requesting a limited modular approval for the module. There is no tuning or adjustment after installation of the module.

(b) The module shall have buffered modulation/data input(s) (if such inputs are provided) to ensure that the module will comply with the requirements set out in the applicable RSS standard / FCC part 15 under conditions of excessive data rates or over-

modulation.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

X X SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, CVR-no.: 39818558, www.sbohearing.com X X X

(c) The module shall have its own power supply regulation on the module. This is to ensure that the module will comply with the requirements set out in the applicable standard regardless of the design of the power supplying circuitry in the host device which houses the module.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

(d) The module shall comply with the provisions for external power amplifiers and antennas detailed in this standard. The equipment certification submission shall contain a detailed description of the configuration of highest antenna gain for each type of antenna.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

(e) The module shall be tested for compliance with the applicable standard in a stand-alone configuration, i.e. the module must not be inside another device during testing.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

(f) The module shall comply with applicable RSS-102 exposure requirements and any applicable FCC RF exposure requirement which are based on the intended configuration/integration in a host.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

Only applicable for FCC certification:

(g) The module must be equipped with either a permanently affixed label or must be capable of electronically displaying its FCC identification number.

*Please provide a detailed explanation if the answer is No.:

The module is intended to be used inside SBO Hearing and affiliated OEM branded hearing instruments only (Oticon, Bernafon, Sonic, Philips etc.), which are too small to carry the IC label legible without magnification. Therefore, the label is put in the installation guide and/or user manual, but not on the products carrying the module inside. Only applicable for FCC certification:

(i) The modular transmitter complies with all applicable FCC rules. Instructions for maintaining compliance are given in the user instructions.

(X) X X If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the address shown below SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, CVR-no.: 39818558, www.sbohearing.com Signed on behalf of SBO Hearing A/S, Per Klaus Nielsen Certification Manager, Regulatory Affairs SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark Phone: +45 3913 7100 INFO for applicant: LMA may be granted when one or more of the requirements in the table above cannot be demonstrated. LMA will also be issued in those instances where applicants can demonstrate that they will retain control over the final installation of the device, such that compliance of the end product is assured. In such cases, an operating condition on the LMA for the module must state that the module is only approved for use when installed in devices produced by a specific manufacturer. When LMA is sought, the application for equipment certification must specifically state how control of the end product, into which the module will be installed, will be maintained, such that full compliance of the end product is always ensured. SBO Hearing A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smorum - DK-Denmark, CVR-no.: 39818558, www.sbohearing.com

LONG-TERM CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST for Certification Service in the USA Federal Communication Commission Equipment Authorization Division, Application Processing Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21048 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Pursuant to Paragraphs 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules (47 C.F.R.) and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act, we request Long-Term Confidentiality for the following product:

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