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Regulatory compliance

8.1

FCC certification

This module has been tested and found to comply with FCC part 15 rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in approved installations. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference may not occur in any particular installation.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.

This device may not cause harmful interference

2.

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation. Modifications or changes to this equipment not expressly approved by STMicroelectronics may

render void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

The safe user distance for RF exposure is ≥ 5 mm (in compliance with 447498 D01 General RF Exposure

Guidance v06).

Modular approval

FCC ID: S9NSPBT30DP2

In accordance with FCC part 15, the SPBT3.0DP2 is listed as a modular transmitter device.

This module is evaluated for stand-alone use only. Finished products incorporating multiple transmitters must

comply with collocation and RF exposure requirements in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product

procedures. Collocated transmitters operating in portable RF exposure conditions (e.g. < 20 cm from persons

including but not limited to body-worn and handheld devices) may require separate approval.

8.1.1

FCC labeling instructions

When integrating the SPBT3.0DP2 into the final product, the OEM must ensure that the FCC labeling

requirements are satisfied. A statement must be included on the exterior of the final product which indicates that

the product includes a certified module. The label should state the following (or similar wording that conveys the

same meaning):

Contains FCC ID: S9NSPBT30DP2

OR

This product contains FCC ID: S9NSPBT30DP2

The OEM must include the following statements on the exterior of the final product unless the product is too small

(e.g. less than 4 x 4 inches)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1.

this device may not cause harmful interference

2.

this device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

8.1.2

Product manual instructions for FCC compliance

This section applies to OEM final products containing the SPBT3.0DP2 module, subject to FCC compliance. The

final product manual must contain the following statement (or a similar statement that conveys the same

meaning):

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (Part. 15.21)

In the case where an OEM seeks Class B (residential) limits for the final product, the following statement must be

included in the final product manual:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

SPBT3.0DP2

Regulatory compliance

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