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Iridium Certus™ 9704 Development Kit

IoT module that integrates with industrial solutions of any scale to deliver cloud-ready data over Iridiumʼs global satellite network

About

The Iridium Certus 9704 Development Kit is an end-to-end evaluation tool for Iridium Certus 9704 module, dedicated hardware for IridiumMessaging Transport® (IMT®). Simple yet versatile, the kit bundles hardware, software, and connectivity components to create a streamlined discovery experience suited to tech-savvy and novice users alike.

Each Iridium Certus 9704 Integrator Development Kit includes: 

  • Launch Pad Developer Board
  • USB-C Cable
  • 3,000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Helical Iridium Antenna
  • SMA Right-Angle Adapter
  • MicroSD Card

Details

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Applications:
Construction
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Asset Tracking
Cold Chain Logistics
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Smart Cities
Waste Management
Mining
Maritime
Industrial IoT

Mechanical:

  • Dimensions: 31.5 mm X 42.0 mm x 3.8 mm (L x W x H)
  • Weight: 12 g
  • PCB connection: Standard SMT via Land Grid Array Dx

Power:

  • Recomm. normal operating voltage:
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Min/Typ/Max): 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
    • V_BAT_PA (Min/Typ/Max): 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
    • V_IO (Min/Max): 1.8 V / 3.3 V
  • Max. normal operating current:
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Max): 1000 mA
    • V_BAT_PA (Max): 5A
    • V_IO (Max): 250 mA
  • Average power for idle (over several seconds):
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Typ): 40 mW
    • V_BAT_PA (Typ): 0 mW
  • Average power for IMT (over time):
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Typ): 400 mW
    • V_BAT_PA (Typ): 1000 mW

RF Interfaces:

  • Antenna connection (XCVR_RF): Ceramic patch or helical
  • Frequency range: 1616-1626.5 MHz
  • Duplexing method: TDD
  • Input/Output impedance: 50 Ohm
  • Multiplexing method: TDMA / FDMA
  • GNSS Passthrough (GNSS_RF_OUT):
    • GNSS bands: 1559-1610 MHz
    • GNSS passthrough gain (Min/Typ/Max): 4 dB / 7 dB / 10 dB
    • Output impedance: 50 Ohm

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: -40° to +85° C (incl. self heating)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to +125° C
  • MSL: Level 3

Regulatory:

  • Certifications: FCC, EU/CE, Canada (IC), UK (UKCA), Australia/NZ
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