QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions December 10, 2015 This technical data may be subject to U.S. and international export, re-export, or transfer (“export”) laws. Diversion contrary to U.S. and international law is strictly prohibited. Tesla Motors, Inc. 3500 Deer Creek Road Palo Alto, CA 94087 U.S.A. © 2015 Tesla Motors, Inc.
Revision history Rev. 1.0 Revision Date Description Ver. 1.0 December, 2015 Initial release MAY CONTAIN U.S.
Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................4 2 Applicable Module ...........................................................................................5 3 Available Global Modular Approvals ..............................................................6 4 Deviation from Specifications for Host Layout, BOM, and Schematics ......7 5 Validation of SiP Radio Conformance as Implemented in Host ...................
1 Introduction This document describes the steps that the OEM integrator must follow when designing and manufacturing a system utilizing a certified SiP (System-in-Package) radio module (the “Module”). Failure to follow the instructions in this document may invalidate the radio certifications and authorization to market the host product. The Tesla Motors, Inc. modular certifications described in this document apply only to radio conformance for the Module.
2 Applicable Module This document applies specifically and solely to the following component: Rev. 1.0 w Part Number: QCA6234 w FCCID: 2AEIM-QCA6234 w IC ID: 20098- QCA6234 MAY CONTAIN U.S.
3 Available Global Modular Approvals Module certification is limited to those countries for which Tesla Motors, Inc. has obtained radio modular approvals. Integrators can access the current list of certified countries in one of two ways: 1. Log on to the Tesla Motors, Inc. secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory certifications. Search for the folder QCA6234 on the support site. Or, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then: 2. Contact your Tesla Motors, Inc.
4 Deviation from Specifications for Host Layout, BOM, and Schematics The FCC requires that host systems using SiP modular approvals copy exactly the antenna trace design, matching component and layout used for the originally certified Tesla Motors, Inc. design. The certified design is specified in the document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout”. An OEM integrator may wish to deviate from that specification and still utilize the available SiP modular approvals offered by Tesla Motors, Inc..
5 Validation of SiP Radio Conformance as Implemented in Host When a host systems copies exactly the antenna trace design, matching component and layout specified in “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout”, there is still a need to validate that the final product design maintains compliance with radio conformance rules.
6 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions Required by the Integrator w The modular certifications provided by Tesla Motors, Inc. apply to radio conformance for the Module only. The OEM integrator is responsible for additional system-level EMI/EMC, Product Safety and RF Exposure testing and certification that applies in the U.S. and other countries.
7 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM This file contains the allowable transmit power settings that are to be programmed into the Module during original manufacturing: CTL File Name: TO BE PROVIDED BY Tesla Motors, Inc. NOTE: Programming in higher values than provided for in this file will invalidate all radio certifications for this module. OEM integrators can access the file by contacting rbaxley@teslamotors.
8 Allowable Antennas to Use with the SiP Module The module is certified for use only with certain antennas as described in the separate document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout”. Specifically, PCB Trace antenna and Connectorized PIFA antenna options are available. Connectorized PIFA Antenna Option The document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout” specifies a connectorized antenna design. See the section in that document titled: Antenna via U.FL connector.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Allowable Antennas to Use with the SiP Module Notification of All Antenna Models to be used with the Module: In addition, regulatory agencies in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan require submission of antenna specification sheets for all antenna models used with a Tesla Motors, Inc. module (or SiP).
9 RF Safety of Each Host System Design The FCC and other countries’ regulatory bodies impose strict conditions and limitations on the RF exposure levels of end products. Compliance with RF Safety requirements depend on the Module transmit power, location of the transmitting antenna(s) inside the host system, separation of the transmitting antennas to the end user and intended use/category of the host. Additionally, host devices that collocate the Tesla Motors, Inc.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions RF Safety of Each Host System Design 3. UL VS will respond within 14 days requesting any missing or additional required information from the integrator, or with a final RF Safety Plan for the host device. This plan will state one of the following cases: a. No RF Safety evaluation/testing required for the host b. No RF Safety evaluation, but permissive change filing to FCC and Industry Canada required to report colocation of the Tesla Motors, Inc.
10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host Device NOTE: Explanatory text in red font must not be included in the final label. 10.1 FCC w The FCC requires a label on the outside of the host system visible to the end user. Example wording is: Contains: FCC ID: XXX-XXXXXXX IC: XXXXX-XXXXXX (Replace X’s with actual IDs found in section 2). w The FCC requires a logo signifying emissions compliance on the outside of the host system.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host Device 10.3 European Community R&TTE w The European Community R&TTE Directive requires the CE Marking shown below on the outside of the host AND on the outside of the shipping container/packaging: w The European Community R&TTE Directive also requires the following note to consumers on the outside of the shipping container/packaging: Important Notice: This product is a Radio LAN device operating in 2.
11 Required Labeling on the Module 11.1 FCC labeling on the Module/SiP Due to extreme size constraint, the FCC has granted an exemption for this SiP module. Specifically, the FCCID is not to be affixed to the SiP (and not affixed inside the host product). However, the other sections of this document are still required (ie affix the FCC ID in the product user manual and on the outside of host product).
Other regions rules allow radio certification labeling to appear in the user manual and on the outside of the host product. The Integrator must ensure the host product and user manual includes all required regulatory labeling (including radio certification numbers and logos for all target countries). The system integrator is responsible to confirm the final regulatory label contains all required certification IDs for all countries in which the system will be marketed or sold. Tesla Motors, Inc.
12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manual The integrator must include the text below or equivalent in the user documentation. NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced. 12.1 FCC compliance information This device contains a certified radio module: FCCID: 2AEIM-QCA6234 IC ID: 20098-QCA6234 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manual w Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. w Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to. w Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Caution: (i) The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and Rev. 1.0 MAY CONTAIN U.S.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manual (iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate. (iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manu l 12.3 Europe n Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced with name of company responsible for placing the system on the European Community Market. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Norsk [Norwegian] Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manu l [COMPANY NAME] erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Niniejszym [COMPANY NAME] oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami raz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manual 12.5 Taiwan user manual wording 台灣 國家通訊傳播委員會 低功 : 率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使 用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發 現有干擾現象時 ，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信 法規定作業之 無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射 性電機設備 之干擾。 在5.25-5.35秭赫(GHz)頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。(For 5GHz only) 12.
13 OEM Integrator Required Action Items A summary of key action items for the OEM Integrator is presented here. However, the responsible party must read, understand, and adhere to all requirements in this document. The OEM integrator will notify Tesla Motors, Inc. as early as possible in the design cycle where deviation from the BOM, Schematic, or Layout released by Tesla Motors, Inc. for the host PCB RF design is desired per the process: Request for Review of Deviation from Tesla Motors, Inc.
QCA6234 Modular Certification OEM Integrator Instructions OEM Integrator Required Action Items By signing below, the OEM Integrator, responsible party acknowledges receipt of this document. Please sign, scan, and email to: rbaxley@teslamotors.com Company Name Signature Company Address Name Title Email Phone Date Rev. 1.0 MAY CONTAIN U.S.
