Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver

A revolution in scale, the compact Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver is the world’s smallest commercially available two-way satellite data transceiver.

$140 USD
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Overview

A revolution in scale, the compact Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver is the world’s smallest commercially available two-way satellite data transceiver. It is designed for applications where space is at premium and connectivity is critical.

  • Single header connector for Power & On/Off Control
  • RS232 Interface (Simple AT command interface)
  • Network Available
  • Light weight (11.4 grams)
  • Small single board transceiver (34.5mm X 29.6mm X 8.1mm)
  • Iridium Short Burst Data service
  • Mobile originated messages up to 340 bytes
  • Mobile terminated messages up to 270 bytes
  • Low, uniform global latency (less than 1 minute)
  • Coverage in areas not serviced by cellular
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Dimensions: 31.5 mm X 29.6 mm x 8.1 mm (L x W x H)
  • Weight: 11.4 g
POWER PARAMETERS
  • Supply Input Voltage Range: 5.0V +/- .5V DC
  • Supply Input Voltage Ripple: < 40mV pp
  • Idle Current (Peak): 156mA
  • Idle Current (Avg.): 34mA
  • Transmission Current (Peak): 1.3 A
  • Transmission Current (Avg.): 145mA
  • Receive Current (Peak): 156mA
  • Receive Current (Avg.): 39mA
  • SBD Transfer – Avg. Current: 158mA
  • SBD Transfer – Avg. Power: ≤ 0.8 W
RF INTERFACES
  • Frequency Range: 1616 to 1626.5 MHz
  • Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
  • Input/Output Impedance: 50Ω
  • Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Operating Temperature: -40 ℃ to 85 ℃
  • Operational Humidity: ≤ 75% RH
  • Storage Temperature: -40 ℃ to 85 ℃
  • Storage Humidity: ≤ 93% RH

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