9704 Transceiver
The new ultra-slim Iridium Certus 9704 module combines cost-efficiency with higher speeds and increased data size.
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Introducing the Iridium Certus® 9704 transceiver, a compact powerhouse redefining satellite IoT connectivity. This ultra slim device offers seamless integration into mobile or fixed deployments with its 2-square-inch footprint and low power requirements. Built for high performance in remote and rugged areas, the 9704 supports small-aperture antennas and is engineered to provide 10 years of continuous service. It is ideal for diverse IoT applications such as fleet management and environmental monitoring.
Iridium Certus 9704 exclusively utilizes Iridium Messaging Transport® (IMT®), a cloud-native, service-device messaging format that optimizes Iridium network capabilities to deliver efficient, actionable insights for industrial IoT. The transceiver’s innovative design streamlines data from device to cloud while maintaining dependable, global satellite coverage without complex multi-network setups.
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- 2-square-inch footprint for easy integration
- Low power specs for active and idle modes
- Designed to work with small-aperture antennas
- Made to deliver 10+ years of continuous service
- Ideal for hard-to-reach, remote deployments
- 100 kB max message size through cost-effective IMT service
- Enables mobile or fixed solutions of any scale
- Generates universal, cloud-ready data format
Mechanical
- Dimensions: 31.5 x 42.0 x 4.5 mm | 1.24 x 1.65 x 0.18”
- Weight: 12 g | 0.42 oz
- PCB connection: Standard SMT via Land Grid Array Dx
Connectivity
- Network type: Low-Earth Orbit, L-band
- Satellite service: Iridium Messaging Transport
- Service type: Connectionless, store-and-forward
- Max. message size: 100 kB
Environmental
- Operating temperature (incl. self heating): -40 °C to 85 °C | -40 °F to 185 °F
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to 125 °C | -40 °F to 257 °F
- MSL: Level 3
Regulatory
- FCC, EU/CE, Canada (IC), UK (UKCA), Australia/NZ
More details are available in the product sheet.








