KDB996369 Check List
Applicable
Not Applicable
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FCC ID: GT3FSCI02
Applicant: SMK Corporation
This transmitter complies with KDB996369 D03 as indicated below:
list compliance
frequencies. DO NOT
Modular approval requirement
2.2 List of applicable FCC rules
List the FCC rules that are applicable to the modular transmitter.
These are the rules that specifically establish the bands of
operation,
the power, spurious emissions, and operating
to
fundamental
unintentional-radiator rules (Part 15 Subpart B) since that is not a
condition of a module grant that is extended to a host manufacturer.
See also Section 2.10 below concerning the need to notify host
manufacturers that further testing is required.
2.3 Summarize the specific operational use conditions
Describe use conditions that are applicable to the modular
transmitter, including for example any limits on antennas, etc. For
example, if point-to-point antennas are used that require reduction
in power or compensation for cable loss, then this information
must be in the instructions. If the use condition limitations extend
to professional users, then instructions must state that this
information also extends to the host manufacturer’s instruction
manual. In addition, certain information may also be needed, such
as peak gain per frequency band and minimum gain, specifically
for master devices in 5 GHz DFS bands.
2.4 Limited module procedures
If a modular transmitter is approved as a “limited module,” then the
module manufacturer is responsible for approving the host
environment
is used with. The
limited module
manufacturer of a limited module must describe, both in the filing
and in the installation instructions, the alternative means that the
limited module manufacturer uses to verify that the host meets the
necessary requirements to satisfy the module limiting conditions.
A limited module manufacturer has the flexibility to define its
alternative method to address the conditions that limit the initial
approval, such as: shielding, minimum signaling amplitude,
buffered modulation/data inputs, or power supply regulation. The
alternative method could include that the limited module
manufacturer reviews detailed test data or host designs prior to
giving the host manufacturer approval.
This limited module procedure is also applicable for RF exposure
evaluation when it is necessary to demonstrate compliance in a
specific host. The module manufacturer must state how control of
the product into which the modular transmitter will be installed
will be maintained such that full compliance of the product is
always ensured. For additional hosts other than the specific host
originally granted with a limited module, a Class II permissive
change is required on the module grant to register the additional
host as a specific host also approved with the module.
that
the
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through
the change
2.5 Trace antenna designs
For a modular transmitter with trace antenna designs, see the
guidance in Question 11 of KDB Publication 996369 D02 FAQ –
Modules for Micro-Strip Antennas and traces. The integration
information shall include for the TCB review the integration
instructions for the following aspects: layout of trace design, parts
list (BOM), antenna, connectors, and isolation requirements.
a) Information that includes permitted variances (e.g., trace
boundary limits, thickness, length, width, shape(s), dielectric
constant, and impedance as applicable for each type of antenna);
b) Each design shall be considered a different type (e.g., antenna
length in multiple(s) of frequency, the wavelength, and antenna
shape (traces in phase) can affect antenna gain and must be
considered);
c) The parameters shall be provided in a manner permitting host
manufacturers to design the printed circuit (PC) board layout;
d) Appropriate parts by manufacturer and specifications;
e) Test procedures for design verification; and
f) Production test procedures for ensuring compliance.
The module grantee shall provide a notice that any deviation(s)
from the defined parameters of the antenna trace, as described by
the instructions, require that the host product manufacturer must
notify the module grantee that they wish to change the antenna
trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change application
is required to be filed by the grantee, or the host manufacturer can
in FCC ID (new
take responsibility
application) procedure followed by a Class II permissive change
application.
2.6 RF exposure considerations
It is essential for module grantees to clearly and explicitly state the
RF exposure conditions that permit a host product manufacturer to
use the module. Two types of instructions are required for RF
exposure information: (1) to the host product manufacturer, to
define the application conditions (mobile, portable – xx cm from a
person’s body); and (2) additional text needed for the host product
manufacturer to provide to end users in their end-product manuals.
If RF exposure statements and use conditions are not provided,
then
take
responsibility of the module through a change in FCC ID (new
application).
2.7 Antennas
A list of antennas included in the application for certification must
be provided in the instructions. For modular transmitters approved
installer
as
instructions must be included as part of the information to the host
product manufacturer. The antenna list shall also identify the
antenna types (monopole, PIFA, dipole, etc. (note that for example
an “omni-directional antenna” is not considered to be a specific
“antenna type”)).
For situations where the host product manufacturer is responsible
for an external connector, for example with an RF pin and antenna
trace design, the integration instructions shall inform the installer
that unique antenna connector must be used on the Part 15
authorized transmitters used in the host product. The module
manufacturers shall provide a list of acceptable unique connectors.
limited modules, all applicable professional
the host product manufacturer
is required
to
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2.8 Label and compliance information
Grantees are responsible for the continued compliance of their
modules to the FCC rules. This includes advising host product
manufacturers that they need to provide a physical or e-label
stating “Contains FCC ID” with their finished product.
2.9 Information on test modes and additional testing
requirements
Additional guidance for testing host products is given in KDB
Publication 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide. Test modes
should take into consideration different operational conditions for
a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, as well as for multiple
simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host
product.
The grantee should provide information on how to configure test
modes for host product evaluation for different operational
conditions for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, versus
with multiple, simultaneously transmitting modules or other
transmitters in a host.
Grantees can increase the utility of their modular transmitters by
providing special means, modes, or instructions that simulates or
characterizes a connection by enabling a transmitter. This can
greatly simplify a host manufacturer’s determination that a module
as installed in a host complies with FCC requirements.
2.10 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer
The grantee should include a statement that the modular
transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e.,
FCC transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and that the host product
manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules
that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant
of certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part
15
contains
unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall
provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part
15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter
installed.
Subpart B
compliant
(when
also
it
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