Test Report - AC Mains Emissions

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                                     TEST REPORT
                 Test Report No. : UL-RPT-RP12505086JD11A
 Customer                     :   Apple Inc.

 Model No.                    :   A2116

 FCC ID                       :   BCGA2116

 Test Standard(s)             :   FCC Part 15.207


 Test Laboratory              :   UL VS LTD, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH, United Kingdom

 1.     This test report shall not be reproduced in full or partial, without the written approval of UL VS LTD.
 2.     The results in this report apply only to the sample(s) tested.
 3.     This sample tested is in compliance with the above standard(s).
 4.     The test results in this report are traceable to the national or international standards.
 5.     Version 1.0.


                          Date of Issue:                       16 January 2019

                          Checked by:



                                                                 Ian Watch
                                                   Senior Test Engineer, Radio Laboratory

                          Company Signatory:

                                                               Sarah Williams
                                                   Senior Test Engineer, Radio Laboratory
                                                                UL VS LTD




UL VS LTD
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Telephone: +44 (0)1256 312000
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Customer Information
Company Name:               Apple Inc.
Address:                    One Apple Park Way
                            Cupertino, California 95014
                            U.S.A.
Contact Name:               Stuart Thomas


Report Revision History
Version
               Issue Date   Revision Details                               Revised By
Number

1.0            16/01/2019   Initial Version                                Ian Watch




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Table of Contents
Customer Information..................................................................................................................2
Report Revision History ..............................................................................................................2
Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................3
1. Attestation of Test Results ......................................................................................................4
    1.1. Description of EUT                                                                                                          4
    1.2. General Information                                                                                                         4
    1.3. Summary of Test Results                                                                                                     4
    1.4. Deviations from the Test Specification                                                                                      4
2. Summary of Testing.................................................................................................................5
    2.1. Facilities and Accreditation                                                                                                 5
    2.2. Methods and Procedures                                                                                                       5
    2.3. Calibration and Uncertainty                                                                                                  5
    2.4. Test and Measurement Equipment                                                                                               6
3. Equipment Under Test (EUT) ..................................................................................................7
    3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT)                                                                           7
    3.2. Modifications Incorporated in the EUT                                                                                  7
    3.3. Additional Information Related to Testing                                                                              8
    3.4. Description of Available Antennas                                                                                      9
    3.5. Description of Test Setup                                                                                              9
4. AC Power Line Conducted Emissions Test Results............................................................11
    4.1. Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions                                                         11




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1. Attestation of Test Results
1.1. Description of EUT
 The equipment under test was a desktop computer with WLAN and BT radios.


1.2. General Information
 Specification Reference:     47CFR15.207
 Specification Title:         Code of Federal Regulations Volume 47 (Telecommunications):
                              Part 15 Subpart C (Intentional Radiators) - Section 15.207
 Location of Testing:         UL VS Ltd, Unit 3 Horizon, Wade Road, Kingsland Business Park,
                              Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH, United Kingdom
 Test Dates:                  04 December 2018 to 17 December 2018

1.3. Summary of Test Results
 FCC Reference (47CFR)        Measurement                                                           Result
 Part 15.207                  Transmitter AC Conducted Emissions                                   Complied

Note(s):

 1. There are two vendors of the WiFi/Bluetooth radio modules, Vendor 1 and Vendor 2.
     The WiFi/Bluetooth radio modules have the same mechanical outline (i.e. the same packaging
     dimension and pin layout), use the same on-board antenna matching circuit, have an identical antenna
     structure and are built and tested to conform to the same specification and to operate within the same
     tolerances.
     Baseline testing was performed on the two vendors to determine the worst case.


1.4. Deviations from the Test Specification
 For the measurements contained within this test report, there were no deviations from, additions to, or
 exclusions from the test specification identified above.




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2. Summary of Testing
2.1. Facilities and Accreditation
The test site and measurement facilities used to collect data are located at Unit 3 Horizon, Wade Road,
Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AH, United Kingdom.

UL VS LTD is accredited by UKAS. The tests reported herein have been performed in accordance with its
terms of accreditation.


2.2. Methods and Procedures
 Reference:                  ANSI C63.10-2013
 Title:                      American National Standard of Procedures for Compliance Testing of
                             Unlicensed Wireless Devices
 Reference:                  KDB 174176 D01 Line Conducted FAQ v01r01 June 3, 2015
 Title:                      AC Power-Line Conducted Emissions Frequently Asked Questions

2.3. Calibration and Uncertainty
Measuring Instrument Calibration

In accordance with UKAS requirements all the measurement equipment is on a calibration schedule. All
equipment was within the calibration period on the date of testing.

Measurement Uncertainty

No measurement or test can ever be perfect and the imperfections give rise to error of measurement in the
results. Consequently the result of a measurement is only an approximation to the value measured (the
specific quantity subject to measurement) and is only complete when accompanied by a statement of the
uncertainty of the approximation.
The expression of uncertainty of a measurement result allows realistic comparison of results with reference
values and limits given in specifications and standards.
The uncertainty of the result may need to be taken into account when interpreting the measurement results.
The reported expanded uncertainties below are based on a standard uncertainty multiplied by an
appropriate coverage factor such that a confidence level of approximately 95% is maintained. For the
purposes of this document “approximately” is interpreted as meaning “effectively” or “for most practical
purposes”.


                                                                               Confidence      Calculated
            Measurement Type                              Range
                                                                                Level (%)      Uncertainty
 AC Conducted Spurious Emissions                   0.15 MHz to 30 MHz              95%          ±2.40 dB


The methods used to calculate the above uncertainties are in line with those recommended within the
various measurement specifications. Where measurement specifications do not include guidelines for the
evaluation of measurement uncertainty the published guidance of the appropriate accreditation body is
followed.




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2.4. Test and Measurement Equipment
Test Equipment Used for Transmitter AC Conducted Emissions
                                                                               Date          Cal.
 Asset No.     Instrument           Manufacturer      Type No.   Serial No.    Calibration   Interval
                                                                               Due           (Months)
 M2037         Thermohygrometer     Testo             608-H1     45124925      27 Mar 2019        12
 A649          LISN                 Rohde & Schwarz   ESH3-Z5    825562/008    23 Aug 2019        12
 A1830         Pulse Limiter        Rohde & Schwarz   ESH3-Z2    100668        06 Apr 2019        12
 M1124         Test Receiver        Rohde & Schwarz   ESIB26     100046        08 Aug 2019        12
 M1269         Multimeter           Fluke             179        90250210      02 May 2019        12

Test Measurement Software/Firmware Used
 Name                             Version                                            Release Date
 Rohde & Schwarz EMC32            6.30.0                                                 2008




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3. Equipment Under Test (EUT)
3.1. Identification of Equipment Under Test (EUT)
 Brand Name:                                Apple
 Model Name or Number:                      A2116
 Test Sample Serial Number:                 C02X200XKFLX (Radiated Sample)
 Hardware Version:                          EVT
 Software Version:                          18E110z
 FCC ID:                                    BCGA2116

3.2. Modifications Incorporated in the EUT
No modifications were applied to the EUT during testing.




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3.3. Additional Information Related to Testing
 Technology Tested:               Bluetooth
 Type of Unit:                    Transceiver
 Channel Spacing:                 1 MHz
 Mode:                            Basic Rate              Enhanced Data Rate
 Modulation:                      GFSK                    π/4-DQPSK             8DPSK
 Packet Type: (Maximum Payload)   DH5                     2DH5                  3DH5
 Data Rate (Mbit/s):              1                       2                     3
 Power Supply Requirement(s):     Nominal                 120 VAC 60 Hz
 Transmit Frequency Range:        2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
 Transmit Channels Tested:                                                            Channel
                                         Channel ID        Channel Number            Frequency
                                                                                       (MHz)
                                             Top                     78                2480


 Technology Tested:               WLAN (IEEE 802.11b,g,n) / Digital Transmission System
 Type of Unit:                    Transceiver
 Modulation Type:                 BPSK
 Data Rates:                      802.11n HT20                MCS0
 Power Supply Requirement(s):     Nominal                     120 VAC 60 Hz
 Channel Spacing:                 20 MHz
 Transmit Frequency Range:        2412 MHz to 2462 MHz
 Transmit Channels Tested:                                                Channel Frequency
                                          Channel Number
                                                                               (MHz)
                                                    6                           2437


 Technology Tested:                   WLAN (IEEE 802.11a,n) / U-NII
 Type of Unit:                        Transceiver
 Modulation:                          BPSK
 Data rates:                          802.11n HT40      MCS0 (1 spatial stream)
 Power Supply Requirement(s):         Nominal           120 VAC 60 Hz
 Channel Spacing:                     20 MHz
 Transmit Frequency Band:             5470 MHz to 5725 MHz
 Transmit Channels Tested:                                                           Channel
                                        Channel ID      Channel Number              Frequency
                                                                                      (MHz)
                                           Middle                110                  5550




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3.4. Description of Available Antennas
 The radio utilizes 4 integrated antennas, with the following maximum gains:


     Frequency Band              GAntenna Core 0             GAntenna Core 1              GAntenna Core 2
          (MHz)                     (dBi)                       (dBi)                        (dBi)
      2400-2480 (BT)                   3.3                           -                           -
    2400-2480 (WLAN)                   3.7                          4.8                        4.3
        5150-5250                      1.2                          2.8                        4.8
        5250-5350                      1.5                          3.2                        4.5
        5470-5725                      2.9                          2.1                        4.7
        5725-5850                      3.1                          2.0                        4.9

3.5. Description of Test Setup
Support Equipment
The following support equipment was used to exercise the EUT during testing:

 Description:                                PHF (Personal Hands Free)
 Brand Name:                                 Apple
 Model Name or Number:                       Apple EarPods
 Serial Number:                              Not marked or stated


 Description:                                USB Mouse
 Brand Name:                                 Apple
 Model Name or Number:                       A1152
 Serial Number:                              CC2446203PNDNYPAJ


 Description:                                USB Keyboard
 Brand Name:                                 Apple
 Model Name or Number:                       A1243
 Serial Number:                              CC2438202G4DQW0AC


 Description:                                Ethernet Hub
 Brand Name:                                 D-Link
 Model Name or Number:                       DGS-1005D
 Serial Number:                              DR8SB92000451


 Description:                                USB Memory Stick
 Brand Name:                                 SanDisk
 Model Name or Number:                       Ultra
 Serial Number:                              Not marked or stated



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Operating Modes

The EUT was tested in the following operating mode(s):
    •    Continuously transmitting at maximum power on the middle and top channels as required.
    •    The EUT was tested in the following operating mode(s): Pre-scans were performed with the EUT
         transmitting in Bluetooth BDR, Bluetooth LE, 2.4 GHz WLAN and 5.0 GHz WLAN modes. The
         worst case mode was found to be Bluetooth BDR, 2.4 GHz WLAN and 5.0 GHz WLAN
         transmitting simultaneously. Final measurements were performed in this configuration.
    •    The EUT was transmitting at full power while powered via the mains supply.

Configuration and Peripherals

The EUT was tested in the following configuration(s):
    •    Final measurements were performed with the EUT configured to simultaneously transmit two
         signals at maximum output power. The two modes were:
                o   Bluetooth BDR: Channel 78 / 2480 MHz
                o   WLAN SDB: 2.4 GHz (802.11n HT20 MIMO) / Channel 6 / 2437 MHz and 5 GHz (802.11n
                    HT40 MIMO) / U-NII Band 2C / Channel 110 / 5550 MHz
         Pre-scan plots for all other configurations are archived on UL VS LTD IT server and available for
         inspection if required.
    •    Controlled in test mode using a software application on the EUT supplied by the customer. The
         application was used to enable a continuous transmission and to select the test channels as
         required. The customer supplied a document containing the setup instructions ‘EUT_scripts.zip’.
    •    The EUT was powered from a 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase mains supply unless otherwise stated.
    •    The USB ports were terminated into accessories and the Ethernet port was terminated into an
         Ethernet hub.

Test Setup Diagrams
Test Setup for Transmitter AC Conducted Emissions




        Mouse                 PHF




    Ethernet Hub              EUT                   LISN                Pulse Limiter        Test Receiver



                                    x4



                                                 Single Phase
     Keyboard               USB drive
                                                  AC Supply




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4. AC Power Line Conducted Emissions Test Results
4.1. Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions
Test Summary:

 Test Engineers:                      Stefan Ho, Mark Perry &            Test Dates:   04 December 2018 to
                                      Matthew Botfield                                 17 December 2018
 Test Sample Serial Numbers:          C02X200XKFLX


 FCC Reference:                       Part 15.207
 Test Method Used:                    ANSI C63.10 Section 6.2 / FCC KDB 174176 and notes below

Environmental Conditions:

 Temperature (°C):                    21 to 23
 Relative Humidity (%):               40 to 46

Note(s):

 1. The EUT was connected to the power supply input which was connected to a 120 VAC 60 Hz single
    phase supply via a LISN.
 2. In accordance with FCC KDB 174176 Q4, tests were performed with a 240 VAC 60 Hz single phase
    supply as this was within the voltage range marked on the EUT power supply.
 3. A pulse limiter was fitted between the LISN and the test receiver.
 4. Pre-scans were performed with the EUT transmitting on the middle channel of Bluetooth BR,
    Bluetooth LE and WLAN modes. The worst case mode was found to be Bluetooth BR, SDB mode with
    2.4 GHz WLAN and 5.0 GHz WLAN active simultaneously on the vendor 2 sample and final
    measurements were performed in this mode only. Pre-scan plots for all other modes are archived on
    the UL VS LTD IT server and available for inspection if required.




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Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions (continued)
Results: Live / Quasi Peak / 120 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150          Live           45.4         66.0            20.6         Complied
      0.222          Live           46.0         62.7            16.7         Complied
      0.371          Live           37.5         58.5            21.0         Complied
      0.524          Live           32.5         56.0            23.5         Complied
      4.376          Live           30.9         56.0            25.1         Complied
      17.246         Live           37.7         60.0            22.3         Complied

Results: Live / Average / 120 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.222          Live           44.8         52.7            7.9          Complied
      0.371          Live           35.8         48.5            12.7         Complied
      0.519          Live           28.5         46.0            17.5         Complied
      0.668          Live           27.7         46.0            18.3         Complied
      0.816          Live           22.7         46.0            23.3         Complied
      17.250         Live           26.7         50.0            23.3         Complied

Results: Neutral / Quasi Peak / 120 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150        Neutral          45.7         66.0            20.3         Complied
      0.222        Neutral          45.1         62.7            17.6         Complied
      0.371        Neutral          36.0         58.5            22.5         Complied
      0.524        Neutral          31.0         56.0            25.0         Complied
      15.752       Neutral          34.5         60.0            25.5         Complied
      17.250       Neutral          38.0         60.0            22.0         Complied

Results: Neutral / Average / 120 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.222        Neutral          43.9         52.7            8.8          Complied
      0.371        Neutral          34.5         48.5            14.0         Complied
      0.519        Neutral          28.6         46.0            17.4         Complied
      0.668        Neutral          23.3         46.0            22.7         Complied
      0.821        Neutral          18.0         46.0            28.0         Complied
      17.250       Neutral          27.2         50.0            22.8         Complied




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Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions (continued)
Results: 120 VAC 60 Hz
                                                                                                   FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage with 2-Line-LISN Neutral



                                                                                   80



                                                                                   70


                                                                                                                                           FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains QP
                                                                                   60


                                                                                                                                            FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains AV
                                                                                   50




                                                                   Level in dBµV
                                                                                   40



                                                                                   30



                                                                                   20



                                                                                   10



                                                                                   0
                                                                                   150k   300 400 500      800 1M            2M      3M 4M 5M 6           8 10M           20M     30M
                                                                                                                       Frequency in Hz



                            Live                                                                                  Neutral
Note: These plots are pre-scans and for indication purposes only. For final measurements, see accompanying tables.




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Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions (continued)
Results: Live / Quasi Peak / 240 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150          Live           49.2         66.0            16.8         Complied
      0.222          Live           46.4         62.7            16.3         Complied
      0.371          Live           37.5         58.5            21.0         Complied
      0.519          Live           32.9         56.0            23.1         Complied
      15.765         Live           30.5         60.0            29.5         Complied
      17.259         Live           37.0         60.0            23.0         Complied

Results: Live / Average / 240 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150          Live           35.6         56.0            20.4         Complied
      0.222          Live           45.2         52.7            7.5          Complied
      0.371          Live           36.0         48.5            12.5         Complied
      0.519          Live           29.5         46.0            16.5         Complied
      15.761         Live           20.7         50.0            29.3         Complied
      17.264         Live           27.1         50.0            22.9         Complied

Results: Neutral / Quasi Peak / 240 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150        Neutral          49.0         66.0            17.0         Complied
      0.222        Neutral          45.4         62.7            17.3         Complied
      0.366        Neutral          36.3         58.6            22.3         Complied
      0.519        Neutral          30.8         56.0            25.2         Complied
      15.765       Neutral          33.8         60.0            26.2         Complied
      17.264       Neutral          37.7         60.0            22.3         Complied

Results: Neutral / Average / 240 VAC 60 Hz

   Frequency                       Level         Limit          Margin
                    Line                                                        Result
     (MHz)                        (dBµV)        (dBµV)           (dB)
      0.150        Neutral          34.9         56.0            21.1         Complied
      0.222        Neutral          44.1         52.7            8.6          Complied
      0.371        Neutral          34.3         48.5            14.2         Complied
      0.519        Neutral          26.5         46.0            19.5         Complied
      15.765       Neutral          26.2         50.0            23.8         Complied
      17.264       Neutral          27.8         50.0            22.2         Complied




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Transmitter AC Conducted Spurious Emissions (continued)
Results: 240 VAC 60 Hz
                                         FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage with 2-Line-LISN Live                                                                  FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage with 2-Line-LISN Neutral



                        80                                                                                                                  80



                        70                                                                                                                  70


                                                                                FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains QP                                                                             FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains QP
                        60                                                                                                                  60


                                                                                FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains AV                                                                              FCC Part 15 Class B Voltage on Mains AV
                        50                                                                                                                  50
        Level in dBµV




                                                                                                                            Level in dBµV
                        40                                                                                                                  40



                        30                                                                                                                  30



                        20                                                                                                                  20



                        10                                                                                                                  10



                        0                                                                                                                   0
                        150k   300 400 500     800 1M             2M      3M 4M 5M 6          8 10M           20M     30M                   150k   300 400 500      800 1M            2M      3M 4M 5M 6           8 10M           20M     30M
                                                           Frequency in Hz                                                                                                      Frequency in Hz



                                                           Live                                                                                                            Neutral
Note: These plots are pre-scans and for indication purposes only. For final measurements, see accompanying tables.



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