P R E M L I M I N A RY FA C T S H E E T *
IRIDIUM CERTUS™ 9704
IOT TRANSCEIVER
Dedicated Hardware for Iridium Messaging Transport® (IMT® )
Built into an ultra-slim module, the latest evolution of IoT integrates
with industrial solutions of any scale to deliver cloud-ready data
over Iridium’s truly global satellite network.
A D VA N TA G E S
The Iridium Certus 9704 transceiver streamlines fragmented development stages and
solves three major challenges holding back scaled IoT projects: hardware design 2�SQUARE�INCH FOOTPRINT
complexity, unreliable network coverage, and poor data orchestration. The new FOR EASY INTEGRATION
Iridium® transceiver is engineered within a complete IoT ecosystem that bridges LOW POWER SPECS FOR ACTIVE
hardware, software, connectivity, and data management. Iridium Certus 9704 offers AND IDLE MODES
reliable satellite IoT connectivity supported by cloud infrastructure, allowing users to
DESIGNED TO WORK WITH
convert data into actionable business intelligence and measurable results. SMALL�APERTURE ANTENNAS
MADE TO DELIVER 10� YEARS
OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE
IDEAL FOR HARD�TO�REACH,
1 3 REMOTE DEPLOYMENTS
IRIDIUM IRIDIUM 100 KB MAX MESSAGE SIZE
CERTUS 9704 CLOUDCONNECT THROUGH COST�EFFECTIVE
Module Value-added service IMT SERVICE
2
integrated with delivering IoT data
equipment into the cloud ENABLES MOBILE OR FIXED
SOLUTIONS OF ANY SCALE
IMT
Power- and GENERATES UNIVERSAL,
cost-optimized
CLOUD�READY DATA FORMAT
IoT data service
HARDWARE MADE E ASY
Iridium Certus 9704 packs the power of truly global satellite coverage in a sleek form factor
without cables or added parts — just a single component soldered directly onto the THE IRIDIUM NETWORK
developer PCB using Land Grid Array �LGA� technology. A durable surface mount coupled
with minimal profile height allows developers to build compact, rugged, and versatile �Interlinked satellite mesh
devices powered by the Iridium network. �Low-Earth orbit
�Truly global
�Low latency
ONE NETWORK, ANYWHERE �L-band
Iridium Certus 9704 grants access to a satellite network reachable anywhere on Earth, even
polar regions. For distributed IoT devices, Iridium Certus 9704 offers a steady connection
without the unpredictable costs of complex multi-network deployments. Utilizing 66 Iridium
satellites, cross-linked pole to pole, users can avoid roaming issues, critical coverage gaps,
and the hidden tolls that network-jumping takes on hardware power efficiency and overall
service life.
IMT� THE FUTURE IS NOW
Iridium Certus 9704 exclusively supports IMT � a new format of cloud-native,
server-device messaging that optimizes the capabilities of the Iridium network to match
increasing demand in industrial IoT. A cutting-edge evolution of Iridium Short Burst Data®
�SBD®), IMT replaces proprietary Iridium protocols with industry-standard message LARGER DATA SMALL SIZE / WEIGHT
REMOTE WORKERS TRACKING,
constructs (hubs, pub/sub, or queues) and offers more cost-effective payloads for / ADVENTURERS COMMAND & CONTROL
machine-to-machine �M2M� IoT applications. Engineered to reflect the universal trends
of industrial IoT and maximize the cloud potential in connected solutions, IMT is centered
on advanced hardware - and network-efficient methods for carrying IoT data. The
endpoint of the data journey and ensuring successful transfer into the cloud rests on
Iridium CloudConnect, a value-added service developed in partnership with Amazon MINIMAL MAINTENANCE AUTONOMOUS OPERATION
Web Services. Iridium CloudConnect is a free enhancement to IMT for users who want SCADA READINGS HEAVY EQUIPMENT
TELEMETRY
actionable insights and business value.
Mechanical
Dimensions 31.5 mm X 42.0 mm x 4.5 mm �L x W x H�
Weight 12 g
PCB connection Standard SMT via Land Grid Array Dx
Power
V_BAT_MAIN �Min/Typ/Max) 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
Recomm. normal
V_BAT_PA �Min/Typ/Max) 3.5 V / 3.7 V / 4.5 V
operating voltage
V_IO �Min/Max) 1.8 V / 3.3 V
Max. normal
V_BAT_MAIN (Max) 1000 mA IRIDIUM CERTUS
operating current
V_BAT_PA (Max) 5A
9704� HDK & SDK
V_IO (Max) 250 mA
Average power for idle V_BAT_MAIN (Typ) 40 mW
Comprehensive,
(over several seconds) V_BAT_PA (Typ) 0 mW Arduino-based
Average power for IMT V_BAT_MAIN (Typ) 400 mW developer testing
(over time) V_BAT_PA (Typ) 1000 mW environment
RF Interfaces
Antenna type Ceramic patch or helical
Frequency range 1616�1626.5 MHz
Antenna connection
Duplexing method TDD
�XCVR_RF�
Input/Output impedance 50 Ohm
Multiplexing method TDMA / FDMA
GNSS bands 1559�1610 MHz
GNSS Passthrough
GNSS passthrough gain �Min/Typ/Max) 4 dB / 7 dB / 10 dB
�GNSS_RF_OUT�
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
* Please note that the information in this document is subject to change. Iridium strives to provide our partners and customers with the most
up-to-date information on product and service developments. We are committed to timely publishing updated versions of this document as
we finalize the release of the Iridium Certus 9704.
G E T S TA R T E D
For general questions and product details, please contact your Iridium
representative or [email protected].
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