VNP-ME1700Audio Processor

Request for Confidentiality Date: September 26, 2024 Subject: Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: VNP-ME1700 and IC: 11986A-ME1700 Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 12.4, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Permanent Block Diagrams Short Term External Photos Short Term Permanent* 1 Internal Photos Short Term Permanent Operation Description/Theory of Operation Short Term Permanent Parts List & Placement/BOM Short Term Permanent Tune-Up Procedure Short Term Permanent Schematics Short Term Test Setup Photos Short Term Permanent* 3 User’s Manual MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify Phoenix Testlab GmbH in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. Phoenix Testlab GmbH will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications: IC currently only distinguishes Permanent Confidentiality exhibits as shown above. Short Term confidentiality is not considered applicable to IC applications. Sincerely, By: __________________________ Marie-Luise Schuster / CSA Group Bayern GmbH (Signature/Title 2 ) (Print name) 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further information to be provided to the TCB before permanent confidentiality will be extended to these exhibits. Please refer to FCC KDB 726920 and the specific Document link for D01 found at: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/forms/FTSSearchResultPage.cfm?switch=P&id=41731 and review section II, 3) regarding specific information that must accompany these requests. 2 - Must be signed by applicant contact given for applicant on the FCC site, or by the authorized agent if an appropriate authorized agent letter has been provided. Letters should be placed on appropriate letterhead.

The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-01 Rev_0, page 1 of 13 Ohmstrasse 1-4  94342 STRASSKIRCHEN  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9424-94810  Fax: +49(0)9424-9481440 Rev. No. 6.3, 2021-11-03 R F − T E S T R E P O R T - Human Exposure - Model Name : SONNET 3 EAS (market name), Me1720 (product code), OPUS 4++ (internal development name) Product Description : Audio processor for cochlear implant including a 2.4 GHz transceiver with integral antenna Applicant : MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH Address : Fuerstenweg 77a 6020 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Manufacturer : MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH Address : Fuerstenweg 77a 6020 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Test Result according to the standards listed in clause 1 test standards: POSITIVE Test Report No. : 80208700-01 Rev_0 03. June 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of issue The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-01 Rev_0, page 2 of 13 Ohmstrasse 1-4  94342 STRASSKIRCHEN  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9424-94810  Fax: +49(0)9424-9481440 Rev. No. 6.3, 2021-11-03 Contents 1 T E S T S T A N D A R D S 3 2 E Q U I P M E N T U N D E R T E S T 4 2.1 Information provided by the Client 4 2.2 Sampling 4 2.3 Photo documentation of the EUT – See ATTACHMENT A 4 2.4 Equipment type, category 4 2.5 Short description of the equipment under test (EUT) 4 2.6 Operation frequency and channel plan 5 2.7 Transmit operating modes 5 2.8 Antennas 5 2.9 Power supply system utilised 6 2.10 Peripheral devices and interface cables 6 2.11 Final measurement conditions 6 3 T E S T R E S U L T S U M M A R Y 7 3.1 Revision history of test report 7 3.2 Final assessment 7 4 T E S T E N V I R O N M E N T 8 4.1 Address of the test laboratory 8 4.2 Environmental conditions 8 4.3 Statement of the measurement uncertainty 8 4.4 Conformity Decision Rule 8 5 H U M A N E X P O S U R E 9 5.1 Maximum permissible exposure (MPE) 9 5.2 SAR test exclusion consideration according to FCC 10 5.3 Exemption limits for routine evaluation according to ISED 11 5.4 Co-location and Co-transmission 13 ATTACHMENT A as separate supplement The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-01 Rev_0, page 3 of 13 Ohmstrasse 1-4  94342 STRASSKIRCHEN  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9424-94810  Fax: +49(0)9424-9481440 Rev. No. 6.3, 2021-11-03 1 T E S T S T A N D A R D S The tests were performed according to following standards: FCC Rules and Regulations (May 2024): Part 1, Subpart I, Section 1.1310 Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits Part 2, Subpart J, Section 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure evaluation: portable devices. KDB 447498 D01 V06 General RF Exposure Guidance ISED Canada Rules and Regulations: RSS-102, Issue 6 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands) The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-01 Rev_0, page 4 of 13 Ohmstrasse 1-4  94342 STRASSKIRCHEN  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9424-94810  Fax: +49(0)9424-9481440 Rev. No. 6.3, 2021-11-03 2 E Q U I P M E N T U N D E R T E S T 2.1 Information provided by the Client Please note, we do not take any responsibility for information provided by the client or his representative which may have an influence on the validity of the test results. 2.2 Sampling The customer is responsible for the choice of sample. Sample configuration, start-up and operation is carried out by the customer or according his/her instructions. 2.3 Photo documentation of the EUT – See ATTACHMENT A 2.4 Equipment type, category Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device, portable equipment. 2.5 Short description of the equipment under test (EUT) The EUT is an audio processor for a MED-EL cochlear implant including a 2.4 GHz transceiver with integral antenna. Market names: SONNET 3 / SONNET 3 EAS Product codes: Me1710, Me1711, Me1712, Me1713 / Me1720, Me1721, Me1722, Me1723*. The EUT is a medical device similar to a hearing aid. It is worn behind the ear, converts acoustic signals and drives an implanted MED-EL cochlear implant which – based on the information from the audio processor – directly stimulates the acoustic nerve in the inner ear to evoke auditory sensations. The 2.4 GHz transceiver can receive commands or data from external devices (e.g., remote control, remote programmer, streaming device, etc.). Additionally, it can transmit responses to external devices (external devices are not part of this testing). Number of tested samples: 1 (radiated sample) 1 (conducted sample) Serial number: 000068 000070 Firmware number: hci_2dBm hci_2dBm Type: Me1720 Me1720 HVIN: Me172 Me172 FCC ID: VNP-ME1700 IC ID: 11986A-ME1700 Items Description BT type 5.2 Low Energy BT chipset type onsemi RSL10 Modulation GFSK Frequency range 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz Channel numbers 40 Data rate (Mbps) 1, 2 Power setting Default (2 dBm) Antenna type PCB The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-01 Rev_0, page 5 of 13 Ohmstrasse 1-4  94342 STRASSKIRCHEN  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9424-94810  Fax: +49(0)9424-9481440 Rev. No. 6.3, 2021-11-03 *According to the customer the only difference between the devices with the product code Me172x (x = 0, 1, 2, or 3) and the devices with the product code Me171x…

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The test results are only related to the items tested. This report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the testing laboratory. The test results are only related to the items tested. This report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the testing laboratory. The test results are only related to the items tested. This report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the testing laboratory.

The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-00 Rev_1, page 1 of 41 Straubinger Strasse 100  94447 PLATTLING  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9931-98360  Fax:+49(0)9931-9836440 Rev. No. 6.5 2021-11-05 R F − T E S T R E P O R T - FCC Part 15.247, RSS-247 - Model Name : SONNET 3 EAS (market name), Me1720 (product code), OPUS 4++ (internal development name) Product Description : Audio processor for cochlear implant including a 2.4 GHz transceiver with integral antenna Applicant : MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH Address : Fuerstenweg 77a 6020 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Manufacturer : MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH Address : Fuerstenweg 77a 6020 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA Test Result according to the standards listed in clause 1 test standards: POSITIVE Test Report No. : 80208700-00 Rev_1 02. July 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of issue The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . FCC ID: IC ID: CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-00 Rev_1, page 2 of 41 Straubinger Strasse 100  94447 PLATTLING  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9931-98360  Fax:+49(0)9931-9836440 Rev. No. 6.5 2021-11-05 Contents 1 T E S T S T A N D A R D S 3 2 E Q U I P M E N T U N D E R T E S T 4 2.1 Information provided by the Client 4 2.2 Sampling 4 2.3 General remarks 4 2.4 Photo documentation of the EUT – Detailed photos see ATTACHMENT A 4 2.5 Equipment type 4 2.6 Short description of the equipment under test (EUT) 4 2.7 Operation frequency and channel plan 5 2.8 Transmit operating modes 5 2.9 Antenna 5 2.10 Power supply system utilised 6 2.11 Peripheral devices and interface cables 6 2.12 Determination of worst-case conditions for final measurement 6 3 T E S T R E S U L T S U M M A R Y 7 3.1 Revision history of test report 7 3.2 Final assessment 7 4 T E S T E N V I R O N M E N T 8 4.1 Address of the test laboratory 8 4.2 Environmental conditions 8 4.3 Statement of the measurement uncertainty 8 4.4 Conformity Decision Rule 9 4.5 Measurement protocol for FCC and ISED 9 5 T E S T C O N D I T I O N S A N D R E S U L T S 12 5.1 EBW and OBW 12 5.2 Maximum peak output power 19 5.3 Power spectral density 24 5.4 Spurious emissions radiated 28 5.5 Antenna application 40 6 U S E D T E S T E Q U I P M E N T A N D A C C E S S O R I E S 41 ATTACHMENTs A, B as separate supplements The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . FCC ID: IC ID: CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-00 Rev_1, page 3 of 41 Straubinger Strasse 100  94447 PLATTLING  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9931-98360  Fax:+49(0)9931-9836440 Rev. No. 6.5 2021-11-05 1 T E S T S T A N D A R D S The tests were performed according to following standards: FCC Rules and Regulations (May 2024) Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 Operation within the bands 902 - 928 MHz, 2400 - 2483.5 MHz and 5725 - 5850 MHz ANSI C63.10: 2013 Testing Unlicensed Wireless Devices KDB 558074 D01 v05r02 Guidance for compliance measurements on DTS; FHSS and hybrid system devices operating under Section 15.247 of the FCC rules, April 2, 2019. ISED Canada Rules and Regulations RSS-Gen, Issue 5 + Amendment 1 + 2 General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus RSS-247, Issue 3 Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems (FHSs) and Licence-Exempt Local Area Network (LE- LAN) Devices ANSI C63.10: 2013 Testing Unlicensed Wireless Devices The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . The test report merely corresponds to the test sample. It is not permitted to copy extracts of these test results without the written permissi on of the test laboratory . FCC ID: IC ID: CSA Group Bayern GmbH File No. 80208700-00 Rev_1, page 4 of 41 Straubinger Strasse 100  94447 PLATTLING  GERMANY Tel.: +49(0)9931-98360  Fax:+49(0)9931-9836440 Rev. No. 6.5 2021-11-05 2 E Q U I P M E N T U N D E R T E S T 2.1 Information provided by the Client Please note, we do not take any responsibility for information provided by the client or his representative which may have an influence on the validity of the test results. 2.2 Sampling The customer is responsible for the choice of sample. Sample configuration, start-up and operation is carried out by the customer or according his/her instructions. 2.3 General remarks None 2.4 Photo documentation of the EUT – Detailed photos see ATTACHMENT A 2.5 Equipment type Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device 2.6 Short description of the equipment under test (EUT) The EUT is an audio processor for a MED-EL cochlear implant including a 2.4 GHz transceiver with integral antenna. Market names: SONNET 3 / SONNET 3 EAS Product codes: Me1710, Me1711, Me1712, Me1713 / Me1720, Me1721, Me1722, Me1723*. The EUT is a medical device similar to a hearing aid. It is worn behind the ear, converts acoustic signals and drives an implanted MED-EL cochlear implant which – based on the information from the audio processor – directly stimulates the acoustic nerve in the inner ear to evoke auditory sensations. The…

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