Iridium 9603 Two Way Satellite Data Transceiver
This product is only available for certified Iridium Value Added Manufacturers (VAM’s). If you are not an Iridium VAM please consider the Iridium Edge instead.
One-fourth the volume and half the footprint of the Iridium 9602, the innovative Iridium 9603 transceiver combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite constellation with the low latency of the Iridium Short Burst Data Service to provide highly reliable satellite communications from pole to pole.
Small transceiver Huge potential.
With the smallest form factor of any commercial satellite transceiver available today, Iridium 9603 is ideal for spaceconstrained uses, including fixed, mobile and battery powered applications.
One-fourth the volume and half the footprint of its predecessor, Iridium 9603 combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite constellation with the low latency of the Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) service to provide highly reliable satellite communications from pole to pole.
Why push boundaries when you can erase them instead?
Iridium 9603 redefines the spatial possibilities of satellite communications devices, delivering significant data capabilities and good value. Bringing more opportunities to expand the Iridium connected user base, Iridium 9603 delivers:
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Mobile-originated messages (up to 340 bytes)
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Mobile-terminated messages (up to 270 bytes)
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Low, uniform global latency (less than 1 minute)
How it works
A single-board core transceiver, Iridium 9603 provides solution developers with the ability to integrate additional end-user functions such as GPS, microprocessor-based logic control, digital and analog inputs and outputs, power supply and antenna. The Iridium 9603 transceiver does not incorporate or require a SIM card. Its device interface consists of a serial interface, power input, network available output and power on/off control line.
Iridium 9603 shines in tight spaces, making it ideal for solutions in personnel and asset tracking, fleet management, environment and safety monitoring, and remote automation and control. Designed, certified, manufactured and sold by Iridium – and compliant with industry standards in North America and Europe – it can be integrated into a variety of wireless data applications.
Iridium 9603 is uniquely designed to support the Iridium’s Short Burst Data service, backed by unmatched network quality and deployed in mission critical applications, everywhere.
| Part Number | 9603 |
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| Specs | MechanicalLength31.5 mm Width29.6 mm Depth8.1 mm Weight11.4 g EnvironmentalOperating temperature range-30ºC to +70ºC Operating humidity range≤ 75% RH Storage temperature range-40ºC to +85ºC Storage humidity range≤ 93 % RH RF ParametersFrequency range1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing methodTDD (Time Domain Duplex) Input/output impedance50 Ω Multiplexing methodTDMA/FDMA VSWRreturn loss 3:1 from 1.2 GHz to 2 GHz DC Power InputSupply input voltage range5.0V +/- .2V DC Supply input voltage ripple<40mV pp Idle current (average*)45 mA Idle current (peak)195 mA Transmit current (peak)1.5 A Transmit current (average*)190 mA Receive current (peak)195 mA Receive current (average*)45 mA SBD message transfer - average current190 mA SBD message transfer - average power<= 1.0 W |
| Network | Iridium SBD |
| Brand | Iridium |
| SBD Basic | SBD 12 | SBD 17 | SBD 30 | |
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| Subscription | $15.99/ Month | $19.99/ Month | $23.99/ Month | $33.99/ Month |
| Data Included | None | 12 KB/ Month | 17 KB/ Month | 30 KB/ Month |
| Data Overage Charge | $1.09/ KB | $1.09/ KB | $1.09/ KB | $1.09/ KB |
| Minimum Billing Increment | 30 bytes | 10 bytes | 10 bytes | 10 bytes |
| SBD Mailbox Check | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| SBD Registration | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Activation Fee | $0.00 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
- 1 Month Contract Term
- For SBD, 1 KB = 1,000 Bytes, 1 MB = 1,000 KB and 1 GB = 1,000 MB
- Devices may be suspended for up to 24 months for $3/month
- For large fleet or anticipated monthly usage of more than 1 MB please contact us for customized plan. 1.305.633.9636
SBD Mailbox Check
Mailbox check is charged when the device sends a 0 byte message to check if there is a message queued at the gateway. These messages are free as long as there is a message queued at the gateway. If the gateway does not have a message queued, there is a $0.05 charge for each check.
SBD Registration
Each device can register on the network once a month. Additional registration events are charged at $0.05 each.
