Qualcomm Atheros QCWB342 User Manual
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WB342 Modular Certification
OEM Integrator Instructions
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Ver. 1.1
May 2013
Initial release
Ver. 1.2
June 2013
Revision content to Section 8
Ver. 1.3
July 2013
Revision for some sentence
Ver. 1.4
July 2013
Change antenna separation distance to 5 cm
Revision history
NOTE: The Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) design radio module (the “Module”) is designed for use only in
specific countries in which QCA has obtained certificates of compliance with local laws and
regulations. Therefore, the Module may not be sold, operated or incorporated into products for
use in countries for which it has not been certified. See Section 3 herein. In addition, any
deviation from the settings, methods, conditions and restrictions for integration of the Module
into a host system, as detailed in this document, could be a violation of applicable national law
and may be punishable as such, and in such event, the products into which the Module is
incorporated may not be lawfully distributed or sold in such countries. QCA assumes no
responsibility for any liability or loss related to installation, integration or operation of the
Module.
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Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4
2 Applicable Module ........................................................................................... 4
3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm Atheros .................. 5
4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions
Required by the Integrator ........................................................................... 5
5 Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM ........ 7
6 Allowable Antennas For Use With The Radio Module .................................. 7
7 Antenna Placement inside the Host System and RF Safety ........................ 8
8 Simultaneous Transmission with Other Integrated or Plug-In Radios ....... 8
9 Module May Not Be Installed by End Users .................................................. 9
10 Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host .......................................... 10
10.1 FCC ........................................................................................................................... 10
10.2 Taiwan NCC ............................................................................................................. 10
10.3 European Community R&TTE ................................................................................. 11
11 Required Labeling on the Module .............................................................. 12
11.1 FCC labeling on the Module ..................................................................................... 12
11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module ....................................................................... 12
11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs .... 12
12 Required Regulatory Wording for User Manual/Installation Manual ....... 13
12.1 FCC compliance information .................................................................................... 13
12.2 Industry Canada notice ............................................................................................. 14
12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration .................. 15
12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System................. 17
12.5 Taiwan user manual wording .................................................................................... 17
12.6 Korea user manual wording ...................................................................................... 18
13 OEM Integrator Checklist ............................................................................ 19
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1 Introduction
This document describes the steps that the OEM integrator must follow when designing and
manufacturing a system utilizing a Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) design radio module (the
“Module”).
Failure to follow the instructions in this document may invalidate the FCC certification and
authorization of the Module for use in the U.S. and in other countries.
The Qualcomm Atheros modular certifications described in this document apply only to radio
conformance for the Module. The OEM integrator is responsible for all system-level EMI/EMC
and Product Safety testing and certification that apply to the host system in the U.S. and other
countries where the system will be marketed or sold.
2 Applicable Module
Part Number: WB342 (Regulatory model: QCWB342)
FCC ID: PPD-QCWB342 IC: 4104A-QCWB342
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Malaysia
Each importer/distributor needs to file for import permission
Singapore
Recommend use of importer’s own local radio dealer number
Israel
Additional approval certificate required for importer
3 Available Global Modular Approvals from Qualcomm
Atheros
Module certification is limited to those countries for which Qualcomm Atheros has obtained
radio modular approvals. Integrators can access the current list of certified countries in one of
two ways:
1. Log on to the Qualcomm Atheros secure customer support site. Follow the links to regulatory
certifications.
Search for the folder WB342 on the support site.
Or, if you do not have access to the customer support site, then:
2. Contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative to request access to the country list
and modular certificates.
OEM integrators must receive their own radio certification for any country in which the system
will be sold if a modular certification for that country is not available from Qualcomm Atheros.
4 Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or
Submissions Required by the Integrator
The global modular certifications apply to radio conformance for the Module only.
The OEM integrator is responsible for additional system-level EMI/EMC and Product Safety
testing and certification that applies in the U.S. and other countries to the host system
containing the Module. This includes, but is not limited to, Federal Communications
Commission (“FCC”) Part 15 Class B Digital Emissions, China CCC, Taiwan BSMI, Korea
KC, ETSI EN 301 489-17 and others.
These system-level EMC tests are to be done with the Module installed and included in the
scope of the submission.
Some of the countries for which modular certifications are provided require additional
submissions, authorizations or import permission by the system-vendor or importer. The
integrator is responsible for these additional actions.
By way of example, the OEM integrator must take additional action for radio certification in
these countries:
Modular radio certification is not possible in some countries. For such countries, OEM
integrators must ensure radio certification for the end system is obtained, before placing the
product on the market. A current list of applicable countries can be provided by Qualcomm
Atheros.
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Please contact your Qualcomm Atheros account representative if you have questions about
the additional regulatory conformance testing and/or related submissions.
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