Tesla Motors QCA6234 User Manual
QCA6234 Modular Certification
OEM Integrator Instructions
December 10, 2015
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Revision history
Revision Date Description
Ver. 1.0
December, 2015
Initial release
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Contents
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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 ................... 8
6
Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or Submissions
Required by the Integrator .......................................................................... 9
7
Compliant/Allowable Tx Power Settings Programmed into EEPROM ....... 10
8
Allowable Antennas to Use with the SiP Module ........................................ 11
9
RF Safety of Each Host System Design. ...................................................... 13
10
Required Labeling on the Outside of the Host Device .............................. 15
10.1 FCC ........................................................................................................................... 15
10.2 Taiwan NCC .............................................................................................................. 15
10.3 European Community R&TTE ................................................................................. 16
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Required Labeling on the Module ............................................................... 17
11.1 FCC labeling on the Module ..................................................................................... 17
11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module ....................................................................... 17
11.3 Instructions to download the sample global label artwork with certification IDs ..... 17
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Required Regulatory Wording for User Guide/Installation Manual .......... 19
12.1 FCC compliance information .................................................................................... 19
12.2 Industry Canada notice .............................................................................................. 20
12.3 European Community (R&TTE) user manual wording and declaration ................... 22
12.4 European Community (R&TTE) Declaration of Conformity for System. ................ 23
12.5 Taiwan user manual wording .................................................................................... 24
12.6 Korea user manual wording ...................................................................................... 24
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OEM Integrator Required Action Items ...................................................... 25
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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. The OEM integrator is responsible for all system-level EMI/EMC,
Product Safety and RF Safety testing and certification that apply to the host system in countries
where the system will be marketed or sold.
This document must be read in conjunction with the document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified
Antennas and Layout” which describes the allowable antenna options, PCB layout, and schematic
which must be implemented in the host design in order to use the SiP modular certifications.
To obtain the above referenced document and other design documents, please contact your Tesla
Motors, Inc. account representative.
Throughout this document, the term Certified Module and Certified SiP have the same meaning.
Tesla Motors, Inc. offers modular certification for the SiP component. In this case, the SiP is
considered “the Module”.
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Applicable Module
This document applies specifically and solely to the following component:
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Part Number: QCA6234
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FCCID: 2AEIM-QCA6234
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IC ID: 20098- QCA6234
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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. account representative to request access to the country list
and modular certificates.
OEM integrators must obtain 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 Tesla Motors, Inc..
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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: rbaxley@teslamotors.com
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.
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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. Minor
electrical variations in PCB trace design, stackup and possible coupling with nearby circuits in
the end system may result in different emissions characteristics compared to the original SiP
design used for standalone modular certification testing performed by Tesla Motors, Inc..
Therefore radiated spurious emissions testing must be performed on each unique host device that
uses a certified SiP.
The host integrator must follow these steps:
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Request a quote from any competent third party test lab for Radiated Spurious emissions
testing including restricted bands per FCC 15.247(d) for 2.4 GHz and 15.407(b) for 5 GHz.
This type of testing may be referred to as “permissive change” testing. However, it is not
normally required to submit the report to the regulator. A Class 2 Permissive Change filing is
Not required and should not be quoted by the test lab. Testing and a report is sufficient.
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Testing may be performed conveniently at the same test lab and at the same time as the FCC
Part 15B, digital emissions testing which is mandatory for every host design. However, the
spurious emission testing normally requires radio test software on the host device.
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It is acceptable and desirable to perform the 15.247 / 15.407 radiated spurious testing early in
the design process - as soon as a final PCB design and functional system is available. This
validation testing need not be done using the final production version, as long as PCB and RF
design is not modified.
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The third party lab report showing 15.247 / 15.407 compliance must be submitted toTesla
Motors, Inc.s using the email address: rbaxley@teslamotors.com.
Please contact your Tesla Motors, Inc. Account Representative or email any questions to above
email address for assistance preparing for the Radiated Spurious emissions testing. Tesla Motors,
Inc. can provide further instructions if the OEM Integrator is not familiar with the Tesla Motors,
Inc. test software used to support radio testing.
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Additional Regulatory Conformance
Testing and/or Submissions Required by
the Integrator
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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. 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.
System-level EMC tests are to be done with the Module installed and included in the scope of
the submission.
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Some of the countries for which modular certifications are provided require additional
submissions, authorizations or import permission by the system-vendor or importer. Tesla
Motors, Inc. is not responsible for these additional actions.
A few examples: The OEM integrator must take additional action for radio certification in
these countries:
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
Indonesia
China
Brazil Modular approval not accepted. Requires system level radio certification
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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 Tesla
Motors, Inc.
Please contact your Tesla Motors, Inc. account representative with any questions on the
scope of Tesla Motors, Inc. radio modular approvals and the system integrator’s
responsibilities for system-level regulatory conformance. Or email questions to:
rbaxley@teslamotors.com
Modular approval not accepted. Requires system level radio certification
done by OEM Integrator.
Modular approval not accepted. Requires system level radio certification
done by OEM Integrator.
done by OEM Integrator. Also SAR test on host required in Brazil test lab.
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