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Iridium Certus™ 9704 Development Kit

IoT module that integrates with industrial solutions of any scale to deliver cloud-ready data over Iridiumʼs global satellite network

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Use a ready-made blueprint project, or a firmware example to build your own functionality.
Channels
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Connectivity
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Satellite
Applications
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Construction
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Asset Tracking
Cold Chain Logistics
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Smart Cities
Waste Management
Mining
Maritime
Industrial IoT

About Product

The Iridium Certus 9704 Development Kit is an end-to-end evaluation tool for Iridium Certus 9704 module, dedicated hardware for IridiumMessaging Transport® (IMT®). Simple yet versatile, the kit bundles hardware, software, and connectivity components to create a streamlined discovery experience suited to tech-savvy and novice users alike.

Each Iridium Certus 9704 Integrator Development Kit includes: 

  • Launch Pad Developer Board
  • USB-C Cable
  • 3,000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Helical Iridium Antenna
  • SMA Right-Angle Adapter
  • MicroSD Card

Product details

Core Components:
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Connectivity:
Satellite
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Supported Blynk Tech:
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Applications:
Construction
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Asset Tracking
Cold Chain Logistics
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Smart Cities
Waste Management
Mining
Maritime
Industrial IoT

Mechanical:

  • Dimensions: 31.5 mm X 42.0 mm x 3.8 mm (L x W x H)
  • Weight: 12 g
  • PCB connection: Standard SMT via Land Grid Array Dx

Power:

  • Recomm. normal operating voltage:
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Min/Typ/Max): 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
    • V_BAT_PA (Min/Typ/Max): 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
    • V_IO (Min/Max): 1.8 V / 3.3 V
  • Max. normal operating current:
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Max): 1000 mA
    • V_BAT_PA (Max): 5A
    • V_IO (Max): 250 mA
  • Average power for idle (over several seconds):
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Typ): 40 mW
    • V_BAT_PA (Typ): 0 mW
  • Average power for IMT (over time):
    • V_BAT_MAIN (Typ): 400 mW
    • V_BAT_PA (Typ): 1000 mW

RF Interfaces:

  • Antenna connection (XCVR_RF): Ceramic patch or helical
  • Frequency range: 1616-1626.5 MHz
  • Duplexing method: TDD
  • Input/Output impedance: 50 Ohm
  • Multiplexing method: TDMA / FDMA
  • GNSS Passthrough (GNSS_RF_OUT):
    • GNSS bands: 1559-1610 MHz
    • GNSS passthrough gain (Min/Typ/Max): 4 dB / 7 dB / 10 dB
    • Output impedance: 50 Ohm

Connectivity:

  • Network type: Low-Earth Orbit, L-band
  • Satellite service: Iridium Messaging Transport
  • Service type: Connectionless, store-and-forward
  • Max. message size: 100 kB

Environmental:

  • Operating temperature: -40° to +85° C (incl. self heating)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to +125° C
  • MSL: Level 3

Regulatory:

  • Certifications: FCC, EU/CE, Canada (IC), UK (UKCA), Australia/NZ