Modular Request

FCC ID: C3K1525

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FCCID_1988821

Applicant/Grantee       Microsoft Corp.
FCC ID:                 C3K1525
                                      Section 15.212 Modular Transmitters
Request for Modular Approval                     Request for Limited Modular Approval
                        Requirements                              EUT Conditions        Comply (Y/N)
                                    Single Modular Approval Requirements
  1      The radio elements of the modular                                              Y
         transmitter must have their own
         shielding. The physical crystal and
         tuning capacitors may be located
         external to the shielded radio elements.
  2      The modular transmitter must have                                              Y
         buffered modulation/data inputs (if such
         inputs are provided) to ensure that the
         module will comply with Part 15
         requirements under conditions of
         excessive data rates or over-modulation.
  3      The modular transmitter must have its                                          Y
         own power supply regulation.
  4      The modular transmitter must comply                                            Y
         with the antenna and transmission
         system requirements of Sections 15.203,
         15.204(b) and 15.204(c). The antenna
         must either be permanently attached or
         employ a “unique” antenna coupler (at
         all connections between the module and
         the antenna, including the cable). The
         “professional installation” provision of
         Section 15.203 is not applicable to
         modules but can apply to limited
         modular approvals under paragraph (b)
         of this section.
  5      The modular transmitter must be tested                                         Y
         in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the
         module must not be inside another
         device during testing for compliance
         with Part 15 requirements. Unless the
         transmitter module will be battery
         powered, it must comply with the AC
         line conducted requirements found in
         Section 15.207. AC or DC power lines
         and data input/output lines connected to
         the module must not contain ferrites,
         unless they will be marketed with the
         module (see Section 15.27(a)). The
         length of these lines shall be the length
         typical of actual use or, if that length is
         unknown, at least 10 centimeters to
         insure that there is no coupling between
         the case of the module and supporting


    equipment. Any accessories, peripherals,
    or support equipment connected to the
    module during testing shall be
    unmodified and commercially available
    (see Section 15.31(i)).
6   The modular transmitter must be                      Y
    equipped with either a permanently
    affixed label or must be capable of
    electronically displaying its FCC
    identification number.
    (A) If using a permanently affixed label, the
    modular transmitter must be labeled with its own
    FCC identification number, and, if the FCC
    identification number is not visible when the
    module is installed inside another device, then
    the outside of the device into which the module is
    installed must also display a label referring to
    the enclosed module. This exterior label can use
    wording such as the following: “Contains
    Transmitter Module
    FCC ID: XYZMODEL1” or “Contains FCC ID:
    XYZMODEL1.” Any similar wording
    that expresses the same meaning may be used.
    The Grantee may either provide such a label, an
    example of which must be included in the
    application for equipment
    authorization, or, must provide adequate
    instructions along with the module which explain
    this requirement. In the latter case, a copy of
    these instructions must be included in the
    application for equipment authorization.
    (B) If the modular transmitter uses an electronic
    display of the FCC identification number, the
    information must be readily accessible and
    visible on the modular transmitter or on the
    device in which it is installed. If the module is
    installed inside another device, then the outside
    of the device into which the module is installed
    must display a label referring to the enclosed
    module. This exterior label can use wording such
    as the following:
    “Contains FCC certified transmitter module(s).”
    Any similar wording that expresses the same
    meaning may be used. The user manual must
    include instructions on how to access the
    electronic display. A copy of these instructions
    must be included in the application for
    equipment authorization.
7   The modular transmitter must comply                  Y
    with any specific rules or operating
    requirements that
    ordinarily apply to a complete
    transmitter and the manufacturer must
    provide adequate instructions along with
    the module to explain any such
    requirements. A copy of these
    instructions must be included in the
    application for equipment authorization.


   8        The modular transmitter must comply                                                    Y
            with any applicable RF exposure
            requirements in its final configuration.
A limited modular approval may be granted for single or split modular transmitters that do not comply with
all of the above requirements, e.g., shielding, minimum signaling amplitude, buffered modulation/data inputs, or
power supply regulation, if the manufacturer can demonstrate by alternative means in the application for
equipment authorization that the modular transmitter meets all the applicable Part 15 requirements under the
operating conditions in which the transmitter will be used. Limited modular approval also may be granted in
those instances where compliance with RF exposure rules is demonstrated only for particular product
configurations. The applicant for certification must 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.



Document Created: 2013-06-05 13:40:52
Document Modified: 2013-06-05 13:40:52

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