Iridium Core 9523 Transceiver

Iridium Core 9523 is small, light and advanced voice and data satellite transceiver module, enabling simplified global voice and data connectivity through the world's furthest reaching network.

Tech Specs & Features

 

• Pole-to-pole global coverage

• Ultra compact form factor

• Single-board transceiver

• Standardized connectors

• Voice, Circuit Switched Data and RUDICS

• Short Burst Data (SBD) capable

• Direct PCB integration

• FCC, Industry Canada, and CE approval*

* For applications using an antenna with a gain of up to 3dbi.

Capabilities

 

• Iridium Voice, SMS, Circuit Switched Data and RUDICS

• Maximum mobile originated SBD message size 1960

• Maximum mobile terminated SBD message size 1890

 

Mechanical

 

• Length 70.44 mm

• Width 36.04 mm

• Height 14.6 mm (reservoir capacitors) 8.9 mm (screen can)

• Weight 32g

 

Environmental

 

• Operating Temp. -30ºC to + 70ºC

• 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)

• Input/Output Impedance 50 Ω

• Multiplexing Method TDMA/FDMA

DC Power Input

 

VBAT Power Input Specifications

 

• 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

• Absolute 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