Iridium Certus™ 9770

Iridium Certus® 9770

Compact Satellite Transceiver for Global Voice & IP Data Connectivity

The Iridium Certus® 9770 is a compact, highly mobile satellite communication
module that delivers reliable, low-latency global connectivity through the
Iridium Low-Earth Orbit satellite network. It supports simultaneous voice
and IP data communication, enabling connectivity for remote and mobile applications worldwide.

  • 🌍 Global Voice & IP Data Connectivity
  • 📡 Supports Simultaneous Voice and Data Communication
  • 📞 Up to Two High-Quality Voice Lines
  • ⚡ Midband Data Speeds (Up to 22 Kbps Transmit / 88 Kbps Receive)
  • 📶 Compatible with External Passive Omni-Directional Antennas

Description

Overview

Iridium Certus® 9770 is a compact, highly mobile satellite transceiver module designed to deliver reliable global voice and IP data connectivity over the Iridium satellite network. As Iridium’s first midband module, it provides significantly higher data speeds compared to earlier devices and enables simultaneous voice and data communication. The module is designed for mobile and remote applications, supporting IoT, SCADA, and asset management solutions across the globe.


Key Features

  • Global voice and data connectivity
  • Supports simultaneous voice and IP data
  • Up to two high-quality voice lines
  • Midband data speeds (up to 22 Kbps transmit / 88 Kbps receive)
  • Compact and highly mobile design
  • Designed for IoT and remote deployments
  • Supports external passive omni-directional antennas
  • Compliant with global standards (CE, FCC, IC, ITU, etc.)

Applications

  • SCADA and remote asset monitoring
  • Maritime, aviation, and land-mobile communication
  • IoT and M2M deployments
  • UAV and autonomous systems
  • Government and emergency communication
  • Remote workforce connectivity

 

Additional information

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions: 140.2 × 60.0 × 16.3 mm (L × W × H)
Weight: 185 g
Enclosure Material: Aluminum alloy (ADC10) with RoHS-compliant coating

Power Parameters

Input Voltage: 12 V DC ± 2.5 V
Input Ripple: < 40 mV (peak-to-peak)
Maximum Operating Current: 1.5 A

RF Interfaces

Frequency Range: 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
Transmit Frequency Range: 1616 – 1626 MHz
Receive Frequency Range: 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
Duplexing Method: TDMA
Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Modulation: QPSK / DEQPSK

Data Performance

Transmit Speed: Up to 22 Kbps (Certus 100 service)
Receive Speed: Up to 88 Kbps (Certus 100 service)

Antenna

Connector Type: MMCX (50 Ω, right-angle jack)
Antenna Type: External passive antenna required
Maximum Antenna Gain: ≤ 3.0 dBi

Interfaces

UART Interfaces: 4 × UART (Command, Data, Reserved)
Audio Interface: I²S digital audio interface
Diagnostics Interface: SPI bus
GPIO: Multiple status and control lines
SIM Interface: Supported

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Operating Humidity: ≤ 95% RH
Storage Humidity: ≤ 93% RH
Shock: 10 G peak, 11 ms duration
Vibration: Defined per Iridium environmental table

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications: FCC, CE, IC
Compliance Standard: RED Directive (EU), FCC Part 15/25