




Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver
The Iridium 9603N Short Burst Data (SBD) transceiver module is Iridium’s smallest, lightest and most advanced SBD satellite transceiver that provides global SBD connectivity through the world’s furthest reaching network.
Iridium 9603N Transceiver Features
It is ideal for developers who need an extremely compact satellite transceiver to incorporate into an integrated solution for a specific application or vertical market.
Key Benefits and Features
- Smallest available form factor
- Pole-to-pole global coverage
- Short Burst Data capable
- GPS module antenna feed for shared antenna applications
- Single header connector for:
- - Power
- - On/off control
- - logical level asynchronous Uart Control
- - Network availability
- Simple AT command interface
- Automatic message queue notification
- SIM-less operation
- Fully certified
- 12-month warranty
The 9603N transceiver is an ideal developer's solution for applications such as M2M, Asset Monitoring, transport and personal tracking.
The Iridium 9603N transceiver combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite constellation with the low latency of the Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) service.
Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver DC Power Input Specifications:
Power consumption at 5.0 VDC | Peak | Average |
Idle Current | 156mA | 34mA |
Transmit Current | 1.3A | 145mA |
Receive Current | 156mA | 39mA |
SBD Message | Average Current | Average Power |
Transfer | 158mA | <= 0.8 W |
Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver RF Characteristics Specifications:
Parameter | Value |
Frequency Range | 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz |
Duplexing Method | TDD (Time Domain Duplex) |
Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Multiplexing Method | TDMA/FDMA |
Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver Environmental Specifications:
Temperature | Degrees ºC | Degrees ºF |
Operating Range | -30ºC to +85ºC | -20ºF to +185ºF |
Storage Temperature Range | -40ºC to +85ºC | -40ºF to +185ºF |
Operating Humidity | ≤ 75% RH | |
Storage Humidity Range | ≤ 93% RH |
Iridium 9603N SBD Transceiver Physical Specifications:
Dimensions | mm | inches |
9603N | 31.5L x 29.6W x 8.10D | 1.24L x 1.16W x 0.31D |
Weight | kg | lbs |
9603N | .0114 | 0.025 |