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RockBLOCK 9603 Compact Iridium SBD Satellite Modem (45 x 45 mm, 39 g)

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RockBLOCK 9603 Compact Iridium SBD Satellite Modem (45 x 45 mm, 39 g)

Model: RockBLOCK 9603

$437.9

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Compact board-level Iridium Short Burst Data module built around the Iridium 9603N modem, suited to embedded systems, data loggers and remote sensors. It exchanges up to 340-byte outgoing and 270-byte incoming messages over a simple 3.3 V UART with AT commands. An integrated patch antenna and an SMA option for an external antenna are offered.

Specifications

NetworkIridium Short Burst Data (SBD), global coverage
Satellite modemIridium 9603N
Message sizeUp to 340 bytes sent, up to 270 bytes received
Host interface3.3 V LVTTL UART (5 V tolerant inputs), Iridium AT commands, 19,200 baud default
AntennaIntegrated 25 mm patch antenna, or SMA connector for an external antenna
Power3.0-5.4 V DC (5 V input variant), up to 470 mA with supercapacitors fitted
Dimensions45 x 45 x 16 mm
Weight39 g including patch antenna
Operating temperature-40 to +85 °C
Ingress protectionNone, needs a suitable enclosure
ModelRockBLOCK 9603

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