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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.. For example a host design may require
modified antenna trace length and layout, alternate PCB antenna design or use of other filter
types not specified in “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Antennas and Layout” document. Some
deviations would not be allowed and would instead require a full/new certification for FCC and
other countries. For example addition of any active components in the RF path on the host PCB
would require full/new radio certifications for the host device.
Generally, alternate PCB layout, stackup, alternate matching component values and passive
filters or diplexers may be authorized using the FCC permissive change process. However, the
required steps and responsibilities of the host integrator for the permissive change process, is not
detailed in this document. An evaluation must be done on a case-by-case basis and agreed with
Tesla Motors, Inc.. Please take the steps below:
Request for Review of Deviation from Tesla Motors, Inc. Design Specification:
1. Email host product details, description of deviations, proposed schematic of RF section on
host PCB (if available) to:
[e-mail]
Sample Text for Subject Line of email: Request for review of deviation from SiP PCB
design, Company ABCD, Host Model 12345
2. The Tesla Motors, Inc. Regulatory team will respond within 14 days requesting further
details, informing whether the requested deviation will be allowed with a proposed plan for
the OEM Integrator to follow if agreed.
NOTE: If a permissive change test and submission to FCC is proposed by Tesla Motors, Inc., the OEM
Integrator will be responsible for managing the project and resulting test and filing costs.