Description
At under 3" and 1.13 ounces, the Iridium Core 9523N is the smallest and most lightweight voice and data satellite modem to date. The compact size and weight allows direct PCB integration into custom modules such as remote monitoring devices and handheld smart devices for unsurpassed solutions.
This Iridium satellite transceiver is capable of voice, circuit switched data, RUDICS and Short Burst Data (SBD). The versatile Core 9523N allows the capability for embedded applications such as GPS, location-based services (LBS), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. With Iridium's global coverage, the Iridium 9523N modem delivers effective satellite communications anywhere in the world.
Specifications
- Iridium Voice, SMS, Circuit Switched Data and RUDICS
- Maximum mobile originated SBD message size 1960
- Maximum mobile terminatedSBD message size 1890
Mechanical
- Length: 2.78" (70.44 mm)
- Width: 1.42" (36.04 mm)
- Height
- (reservoir capacitors): .58" (14.6 mm)
- (screen can): .36: (8.9 mm)
- Weight: 1.13oz (32 g)
Environmental
- Operating Temp.: -22°F to 158°F (−30ºC to +70ºC)
- Operating Humidity: ≤ 75% RH
- Storage Temp.: −40ºF to 185°F (−40ºC to +85ºC)
- Storage Humidity: ≤ 93% RH
RF Parameters
- Frequency Range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz
- Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex)
- Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ω
- Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA
DC Power Input
VBAT Power Input Specications
- Nominal Voltage: +3.7 V
- Voltage Limits: +3.2 V to +6 V
- Maximal Current: 500 mA
VBAT Typical Current at Nominal +3.7 V
- Standby Current: 70 mA
- Peak Current during Call: 300 mA
- Average Current during Call: 110 mA
VBOOST Power Input
- Nominal Voltage: +27 V
- Maximal Voltage: +35 V
- Maximal Recommended Voltage: +32 V
- Minimal Voltage during Call Transmit Burst: +10.5 V
- Maximal Current: 1 A
VBOOST Power Consumption
- Typical Average Power during Call: 2.3 W
- Maximal Average Power during Call: 3.1 W
Approvals
- FCC
- Industry Canada
- CE approval*
* For applications using an antenna with a gain of up to 3dbi.