Conte charged with misconduct after dismissal against Swansea
The former Italy head coach was sent from the dugout by referee Neil Swarbrick in the 43rd minute of the champions' 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.
He has been given until 18:00 GMT on December 5 to respond to the charge.
Conte reacted furiously to the decision not to give his side a corner during the first half of the game and shouted in the face of fourth official Lee Mason, as well as Swarbrick.
The 48-year-old, who apologised after the match for his behaviour, also explained he had been frustrated by what he considered to be time-wasting tactics from the visitors.
"During the game, in the first half, I saw that Swansea were wasting time," he said. "I said this a few times to the fourth official.
"At the same time, I didn't see something change in the first half. I was frustrated for this situation. I tried to tell again, but then the referee took this decision.
"I repeat: I apologise for this. I was frustrated. For sure I made a mistake. During the game I suffer. With my players I suffer. It's a pity.
"They are wasting time. I was a bit animated. I said this and I shout this. It was not the first time. I think for this reason the fourth official lost his patience. But I repeat, the fault was mine, not the fourth official's. I apologise for this. I was frustrated."
