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1 Introduction
The Iridium Certus
TM
9770 is a transceiver designed to be used inside a Value-Added
Manufacturer (VAM) product as per Figure 1-1 below. The Iridium Certus 9770 provides satellite
messaging,
IP data and voice connectivity using Iridium’s NEXT satellite constellation. Iridium’s
satellite services using the Iridium Certus 9770 are provided by Iridium Certus Service Providers
(SP) to end users.
This document describes hardware specifications for the Iridium Certus 9770 including
•
Digital interfaces for connecting to VAM Electronics
•
RF interfaces to a VAM furnished antenna
•
Mechanical specifications for housing the transceiver in a VAM product
•
Environmental specifications relating to VAM use cases
Figure 1-1 : Hardware Interface Overview
1.1
Intended Audience
This document is intended to be used by a VAM that is building products incorporating the Iridium
Certus 9770. This document focuses on hardware aspects relating to the integration of the Iridium
Certus 9770 into a VAM product.
VAM Product
Digital Interface
VAM
Electronics
Iridium Certus
9770
Iridium
Gateway
RF Interface
