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Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver (9603N)
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Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver Features
Iridium 9603N Transceiver Features
It is ideal for developers who need an extremely compact satellite transceiver to incorporate into an integrated solution for a specific application or vertical market.
Key Benefits and Features
• Smallest available form factor
• Pole-to-pole global coverage
• Short Burst Data capable
• GPS module antenna feed for shared antenna applications
• Single header connector for:
- Power
- On/off control
- logical level asynchronous Uart Control
- Network availability
• Simple AT command interface
• Automatic message queue notification
• SIM-less operation
• Fully certified
• 12-month warranty
Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver Specifications
DC Power Input
| Power consumption at 5.0 VDC | Peak | Average |
| Idle Current | 156mA | 34mA |
| Transmit Current | 1.3A | 145mA |
| Receive Current | 156mA | 39mA |
| SBD Message | Average Current | Average Power |
| Transfer | 158mA | <= 0.8 W |
RF Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
| Frequency Range | 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz |
| Duplexing Method | TDD (Time Domain Duplex) |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Multiplexing Method | TDMA/FDMA |
Environmental
| Temperature | Degrees ºC | Degrees ºF |
| Operating Range | -30ºC to +85ºC | -20ºF to +185ºF |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40ºC to +85ºC | -40ºF to +185ºF |
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 75% RH | |
| Storage Humidity Range | ≤ 93% RH |
Physical
| Dimensions | mm | inches |
| 9603N | 31.5L x 29.6W x 8.10D | 1.24L x 1.16W x 0.31D |
| Weight | kg | lbs |
| 9603N | .0114 | 0.025 |