Iridium 9603N Transceiver

Tech Specification

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.24″ x 1.17″ x 0.32″ (31.5mm x 29.6mm x 8.1mm)
• Weight: 0.025 lb (11.4g)
• Operating Temperature Range: -22F to + 158F | Operating Humidity Range: < 75% RH
• Storage Temperature Range: -40F to +185F | Storage Humidity Range: < 93% RH
• Frequency Range: 1616 to 1626.5 Mhz
• Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
• Input / Output Impedance: 50Ω
• Multiplexing Method: TDMA / FDMA
• VSWR Return Loss: 1.5:1 In Iridium Band, 3:1 Out of Band
• Supply Input Voltage Range: 5.0V +/- .2V DC
• Supply Input Voltage Ripple: <40mV pp
• Idle Current: 45 mA (average) | 195 mA (peak)
• Transmit Current: 190 mA (average) | 1.5 A (peak)
• Receive Current: 45 mA (average) | 195 mA (peak)
• SBD Message Transfer: average current – 190 mA | average power: <= 1.0 W

Applications

When you send or receive small packets of data (hundreds of bytes) in difficult geographic areas, Iridium SBD may solve your problem. It uses the Iridium satellite network, which has truly global coverage, and provides a vital means of communication for M2M applications.

It is ideal for remote weather stations, ocean drifters and buoys, monitoring of oil pipelines, controlling and reporting on equipment in the middle of nowhere. For basic telemetry and command/control applications where cellular signals don’t go, it’s ideal.

Iridium SBD is designed to move small packets of data, a few hundred bytes, from the middle of nowhere. If you’re looking to send photos, videos or large files, Iridium SBD is not for you!

We are SBD specialists. Whether you have existing Iridium equipment you’re looking to get airtime for, or you need help and advice on the best way to solve your particular problem, we’re here to help. Get in touch today – we’re friendly, knowledgeable, and we won’t baffle you with technology.