Product Description

The Iridium Core 9523 brings simplified worldwide voice and data accessibility, in the smallest, lightest, and most technologically advanced satellite transceiver ever built. It’s an incredible 90% smaller than its predecessor and features standardized connectors so that it can easily integrate into new products developed by Iridium partners allowing penetration into under-served markets.

IN THE BOX
	Iridium Core 9523 Transceiver Module
	Test Interface Board
	AC/DC Power Supply
	Screws (M1.6 x 0.35 x 5mm)
	CD-ROM Documentation
SPECIFICATIONS
	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