Iridium 9602N SBD Transceiver
The Iridium 9602N SBD transceiver module combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite constellation with the low latency of the Iridium Short Burst Data Service (SBD) to provide highly reliable satellite communications globally

The 9602N SBD transceiver is designed to incorporate into an integrated satellite communication solution for a specific application or vertical market.
Key Features
• Compact form factor
• Pole-to-pole global coverage
• Short Burst Data capable
• RS232 interface
• GPS module antenna feed for shared antenna applications
• Simple AT command interface
• Automatic message queue notification
• Single header connector for:
- Power
- On/off control
- logical level asynchronous Uart Control
- Network availability
• XXMC connector for small omni-directional L-Band antennas
• Fully certified
• 12 month warranty
DC Power Input
• Idle Current: Average - 35mA Peak - 170mA
• Transmit current: Average - 140mA Peak - 1.3mA
• Receive current: Average - 40mA Peak - 170mA
Message Transfer
• Average Current: 150mA
• Average power: <=0.8W
Environmental
• Operating Temp: -40ºC to + 85ºC
• Operating Humidity: ≤ 75% RH
• Storage Temp: -40ºC to + 85ºC
• Storage Humidity: ≤ 93 % RH
RF Parameters
• Frequency Range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz
• Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
• Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA
• Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• VSWR return loss 3:1 from 1.2 GHz to 2 GHz
Physical
• Dimensions: 41x45x13mm
• Weight: 0.03kg
What's in the Box
• Iridium 9602N SBD Transceiver
For more information on the Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver, please download the following:
Iridium 9602N SBD Transceiver Brochure
Iridium SBD Service Brochure