Specifications

module manufacturer reviews detailed test data or host designs prior to giving
the host manufacturer approval.
This Single Modular 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.
Explanation: The module is a single module.
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 take responsibility through the change in FCC ID
(new 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
the host product manufacturer is required to take responsibility of the module
through a change in FCC ID (new application).