
9602N SBD Modem
The Beam Iridium 9602N Short Burst Data (SBD) Modem is a robust data terminal specifically designed ...
View productThe Iridium 9602N SBD transceiver module combines the global coverage of the Iridium satellite constellation with the low latency of the Iridium Short Burst Data Service (SBD) to provide highly reliable satellite communications globally.
Read more product featuresThe 9602N SBD transceiver is designed to incorporate into an integrated satellite communication solution for a specific application or vertical market.

• Compact form factor
• Pole-to-pole global coverage
• Short Burst Data capable
• RS232 interface
• GPS module antenna feed for shared antenna applications
• Simple AT command interface
• Automatic message queue notification
• Single header connector for:
- Power
- On/off control
- logical level asynchronous Uart Control
- Network availability
• XXMC connector for small omni-directional L-Band antennas
• Fully certified
• 12 month warranty

The Iridium 9602N is designed to exclusively support Iridium's Short Burst Data Service.
The Iridium 9602N complies with the standards for Radio Emissions Compliance, Electromagnetic Compatibility and AC Safety in the United States, European Union and Canada.
The 9602N is designed as an OEM module and is ideal for Machine to Machine (M2M) solutions, including tracking of maritime vessels and equipment monitoring.
| Typical Power Consumption at +5 VDC | Average | Peak |
| Idle current | 35mA | 170mA |
| Transmit Current | 140mA | 1.3A |
| Receive Current | 40mA | 170mA |
| Message Transfer | Average Current | Average Power |
| SBD message transfer | 150mA | <=0.8W |
| Parameter | Value |
| Frequency Range | 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz |
| Duplexing Method | TDD (Time Domain Duplex) |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50Ω |
| Multiplexing Method | TDMA/FDMA |
| Temperature | Degrees ºC | Degrees ºF |
| Operating Range | -40ºC to +85ºC | -40°F to +185°F |
| Storage Range | -40ºC to +85ºC | -40°F to +185°F |
| Operating Humidity | ≤75% RH | |
| Storage Humidity | ≤93% RH |
| Dimensions | mm | inches |
| 9602N Transceiver | 41L x 45W x 13D | 1.6L x 1.7W x 0.5D |
| Weight | kg | lbs |
| 9602N Transceiver | 0.03 | 0.06 |
Visit our support page to download manuals, qsg, firmware upgrades for this product
Product supportProduct support
Manuals, technical information and support resources for this product.