Atheros Modular Certification Instructions to OEM Integrators FCC ID: PPD-ARS263SB April 11, 2011 Page 1 of 9
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Introduction This document describes mandatory steps required by the OEM integrator when designing and manufacturing any host PC system utilizing this Atheros radio module. Also refer to the Atheros Regulatory Compliance Guide available on the Atheros customer support site and from the Atheros customer support contact person. This document lists the mandatory responsibilities and actions of the OEM integrator.
Max. average output power at antenna terminal 802.11b Channel Frequency(MHz) Conducted Average power (dBm) CH1 2412 17.2 CH6 2437 17.3 CH11 2462 17.2 802.11g Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 2412 11.9 CH6 2437 17.1 CH11 2462 12.5 802.11n HT20 Channel Frequency(MHz) CH1 2412 10.8 CH6 2437 16.2 CH11 2462 11.4 Allowed Antennas to be used with the Radio Module The Integrator must request from Atheros sales or regulatory contact person the current list of allowable antennas for use with the specific radio module.
• When antenna is installed in the typical notebook/Netbook/laptop computer platform, the antenna cable shall be positioned away from antenna elements to conform to configuration tested for compliance. • When the antennas are installed in the display section of notebook/Netbook/Laptop computer platform, the display section shall not have metallic components and material that can influence or change the operating and exposure characteristics of the antennas.
b) For antennas included in the simultaneous transmission configuration that require SAR evaluation, when the separation distance between each antenna pair is i) greater than 5 [(SAR1 + SAR2) / 1.6]1.5 cm, rounded to the nearest cm, and ii) the ∑ of [(the highest MPE for each mobile transmitter/antenna included in the simultaneous transmission configuration) / (the corresponding MPE limit)] < 1 By satisfying condition a) or b) as listed above, simultaneous SAR evaluation is not required.
Required Host System Labeling FCCID and Industry Canada ID The Integrator must affix the Atheros module’s FCCID on the module. Also, when the module is not visible when installed in the host system, an additional label must appear on the outside of the host system visible to the user. Industry Canada (IC) labeling is only required on the module.
Industry Canada requires the following wording to the end user in French and English: Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
