User Manual
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QCA6234 Modular Certification
OEM Integrator Instructions
Table of Contents
QCA6234 MODULAR CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. APPLICABLE MODULE ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
3. DEVIATION FROM SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOST LAYOUT, BOM, AND SCHEMATICS ................................................................... 2
4. VALIDATION OF SIP RADIO CONFORMANCE AS IMPLEMENTED IN HOST ................................................................................ 2
5. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY CONFORMANCE TESTING AND/OR SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED BY THE INTEGRATOR...................... 3
6. ALLOWABLE ANTENNAS TO USE WITH THE SIP MODULE ........................................................................................................ 3
7. FCC STATEMENT: .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
8. FCC IMPORTANT NOTES: ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
9. IC STATEMENT:....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
10. IC IMPORTANT NOTES: ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
11. REQUIRED LABELING ON THE MODULE .................................................................................................................................. 7
11.1 FCC/IC LABELING ON THE MODULE/SIP ................................................................................................................................................. 7
12. REQUIRED REGULATORY WORDING FOR USER GUIDE/INSTALLATION MANUAL..................................................................... 8
12.1 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
13. DOCUMENT HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
1. 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 Rigado, 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
Layout” which describes the allowable 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 Rigado
Inc account representative.
Throughout this document, the term Certified Module and Certified SiP have the same meaning.
Rigado Inc offers modular certification for the SiP component. In this case, the SiP is considered “the
Module”.
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2. Applicable Module
This document applies specifically and solely to the following component:
- Model: QCA6234
- FCCID: 2AA9B08
- IC: 12208A-08
3. 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 Rigado Inc design. The
certified design is specified in the document “QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Layout”.
An OEM integrator may wish to deviate from that specification and still utilize the available SiP
modular approvals offered by Rigado 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 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 Rigado Inc. Please
take the steps below:
Request for Review of Deviation from Rigado Inc Design Specification:
1. Email host product details, description of deviations, proposed schematic of RF section on host
PCB (if available) to: modules@rigado.com
Sample Text for Subject Line of email: Request for review of deviation from SiP PCB design, Company
ABCD, Host Model 12345
2. The Rigado 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 Rigado Inc, the OEM
Integrator will be responsible for managing the project and resulting test and filing costs.
4. 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 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 Rigado Inc.
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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:
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.
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.
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.
The third party lab report showing 15.247 / 15.407 compliance must be submitted to Rigado Inc
using the email address: modules@rigado.com.
Please contact your Rigado Inc Account Representative or email any questions to above email
address for assistance preparing for the Radiated Spurious emissions testing. Rigado Inc can provide
further instructions if the OEM Integrator is not familiar with the Rigado Inc test software used to
support radio testing.
5. Additional Regulatory Conformance Testing and/or
Submissions Required by the Integrator
The modular certifications provided by Rigado 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, 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.
6. Allowable Antennas to Use with the SiP Module
The module is certified for use only with certain antennas as described in the separate document
“QCA6234 SiP Module Certified Layout”. Specifically, a PCB Trace antenna. The document “QCA6234 SiP
Module Certified Layout” specifies a Trace Antenna design and reference a required Gerber file. Using this
design, the exact PCB trace antenna layout must be implemented on the host device.
WARNING: Use of a Trace Antenna design different than specified in the document is not allowed without
additional conformance testing and agreement from Rigado Inc. If an alternate antenna is desired by the
integrator, please contact Rigado Inc with details on the product and requested deviation from the allowed
antenna specifications referenced above. You may contact your Rigado Inc account representative or email:
modules@rigado.com.
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7. FCC Statement:
This device has been tested and found to comply with 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 installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Note: Modification to this product will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: Modification to this product will void the users’ authority to operate this equipment.
8. FCC Important Notes:
(1) FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
transmitter should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and any human body and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described
in the user documentation that comes with the product.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to
this equipment. Such modification could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
(2) Co-location Warning:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
(3) OEM integration instructions：
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and the
transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmit or antenna. The module shall be only used
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with the integral antenna(s) that has been originally tested and certified with this module.
As long as the three (3) conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However,
the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance
requirements with this module installed (for example, digital device emission, PC peripheral requirements,
etc.)
(4) OEM integration instructions：
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configuration or co-location with
another transmitter), then the FCC authorization for this module in combination with the host equipment is
no longer considered valid and the FCC ID of the module cannot be used on the final product. In these and
circumstance, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating. The end product (including the
transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
(5) End product labeling：
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: 2AA9B08”.
Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.
The FCC Statement below should also be included on the label. When not possible, the FCC Statement should
be included in the User Manual of the host device.
“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 interference that may
cause undesired operation.“
(6) Information that must be placed in the end user manual：
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user
manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
9. IC Statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
RF exposure warning: The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Avertissement d'exposition RF: L'équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux RF établies pour un
incontrôlés environnement. L'antenne (s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés ou
onctionner en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur .
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10. IC Important Notes:
1. The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user manual of the end product.
The user manual which is provided by OEM integrators for end users must include the following information in
a prominent location.
2. To comply with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co‐located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with IC multi‐
transmitter product procedures.
3. The final system integrator must ensure there is no instruction provided in the user manual or customer
documentation indicating how to install or remove the transmitter module except such device has
implemented two‐ways authentication between module and the host system.
4. The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the module within the host device. The final end
product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 12208A-08”.
Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.
The IC Statement below should also be included on the label. When not possible, the IC Statement should be
included in the User Manual of the host device.
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le onctionnement.”
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11. Module Label
Rigado, Inc.
Model: QCA6234
FCC ID: 2AA9B08
IC: 12208A-08
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 interference that may
cause undesired operation.
11.1 FCC/IC labeling on the Module/SiP
Due to the extreme size constraints, the FCC and IC have granted an exemption for the QCA6234
module from requiring the FCC ID and IC number to be physically located on the module. However,
the host product is still required to affixed the FCC ID: 2AA9B08 and IC: 12208A-08 to the outside of
the host product and in the user manual.
NOTE: Please email questions regarding labeling rules to: modules@rigado.com.
11.2 Rest of world labeling on the Module
Other regions rules allow radio certification labeling to appear in the user manual and on the outside
of the host product. The Integrator must ensure the host product and user manual includes all
required regulatory labeling (including radio certification numbers and logos for all target countries).
The system integrator is responsible to confirm the final regulatory label contains all required
certification IDs for all countries in which the system will be marketed or sold.
NOTE: These instructions refer to regulatory labeling to be affixed to the outside of the host product –
not on the SiP itself. The FCC requires the FCCID on the outside of the host product.
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866-6-RIGADO
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12. Required Regulatory Wording for User
Guide/Installation Manual
The integrator must include the text below or equivalent in the user documentation.
NOTE: Text in red font must be replaced.
12.1 FCC compliance information
This device contains a certified radio module:
FCCID: 2AA9B08
IC ID: 12208A-08
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or
modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals, including
authority to operate this device.
FCC Part 15 Digital Emissions Compliance
We [System Integrator Company Name, Address, Telephone], declare under our sole responsibility that the
product [System Name] complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: 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 and radiates 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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: The
Interference Handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402. Stock No.004-000-00345-4.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
(RF exposure statement)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the FCC RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for
intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product
is kept as far as possible from the user body (greater than 20cm).
Rigado Inc.
3950 Fairview Industrial Dr.
Salem, Oregon 97302
866-6-RIGADO
modules@rigado.com
www.rigado.com/modules
12.2 Industry Canada notice
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de
brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Caution:
(i) The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall
comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p.
limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.
(iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of
the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage
to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les
restrictions susmentionnées, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à
l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725
MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
(iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se
conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont
désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850
MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
(RF exposure statement)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved
if the product is kept as far as possible from the user body (greater than 20cm).
13. Document History
Revision
Date
Changes / Notes
1.0
8/22/2017
Initial release