The Iridium Certus 9770 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released by the end of Q2 2021.
Iridium Certus 9770 Transceiver
The Iridium CertusTM 9770 transceiver is an Iridium® core technology component provided to the company’s partner network for the development of cutting-edge products and services. The transceiver provides midband IP data services with L-Band speeds ranging from 22 Kbps transmit to 88 Kbps receive, in addition to high-quality voice connectivity. The size and speed of the device make it ideal for applications requiring richer data transfers, pictures, low-resolution streaming and enhanced telemetry delivered through small-form factor antennas and terminals.
There are 10 companies currently testing a new generation of small-form factor satellite-enabled devices for maritime, aviation, land-mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and government applications. Upon completion of testing, the Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver will be made available to additional Iridium licensed technology and distribution partners, expected in the first quarter of 2020.
“This new breed of device is the start of a shift in what defines small-form-factor satellite communications technology,” says Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium. “These are highly mobile, lower-cost solutions that feature native IP technology at speeds capable of delivering a true internet, email, high-quality voice, photo and even some video capabilities. When you combine that with our truly global coverage, we’re creating a cost-effective and reliable ecosystem of new products in a new L-band speed class, midband, that is unlike anything that exists from the satellite community today.”
The Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver is the latest in a line of Iridium core technology components that allow the company’s partner network to develop cutting-edge products and applications that solve existing and emerging industry challenges. The small form factor of the new transceiver enables creation of highly mobile and versatile devices that feature Iridium’s unique truly global coverage, but at speeds far faster than existing Iridium devices of similar size. Markets requiring richer data transfers, pictures, low-resolution streaming, and enhanced telemetry will particularly benefit from this new technology.
UAVs and satellite IoT are two market examples that are expected to see significant growth over the next few years, further emphasising the need for the remote capabilities these devices will enable. According to MarketsandMarkets™, the UAV market is expected to reach USD 52 billion in value by 2025 from USD 17 billion in 2017, while Northern Sky Research reports satellite-enabled IoT solutions total industry revenues are expected to grow to USD 2.5 billion by 2027, from approximately USD1 billion in 2019.
Iridium Certus is Iridium’s new technology platform launched in January 2019 with initial broadband services provided for the maritime and land-mobile-related industries. The service offers the flexibility to scale device speeds, sizes and power requirements both up and down based on the needs of the end-user. Made possible by the recently upgraded Iridium satellite constellation, the Iridium Certus service goes beyond serving solely as a connectivity solution. It provides a platform for the company’s partners to develop specialised broadband, midband and narrowband applications only possible through Iridium’s crosslinked L-band network.
| PRODUCT TYPE | SATELLITE M2M |
|---|---|
| USE TYPE | AVIATION, FIXED, HANDHELD, MARITIME, PORTABLE, VEHICULAR |
| BRAND | IRIDIUM |
| MODEL | 9770 TRANSCEIVER |
| NETWORK | IRIDIUM |
| CONSTELLATION | 66 SATELLITES |
| USAGE AREA | 100% GLOBAL |
| SERVICE | IRIDIUM CERTUS LAND, IRIDIUM CERTUS MARITIME |
| LENGTH | 140 mm (5.51") |
| WIDTH | 60 mm (2.36") |
| DEPTH | 16 mm |
| WEIGHT | 185 grams (6.53 oz) |
| FREQUENCY | L BAND (1-2 GHz) |
| APPLICATIONS | LONE WORKER COMMUNICATIONS, REMOTE MONITORING, SCADA, VESSEL & FLEET MANAGEMENT |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -40°C to 70°C |
| CERTIFICATIONS | CE COMPLIANCE, FCC |
Iridium Certus 9770 Features
Midband Speeds of 22 Kbps Transmit, 88 Kbps Receive
Simultaneous Voice and IP Data
Two (2) High-quality Iridium Certus® Voice Circuits Configured as Either Pre-paid or Post-paid
Highly Mobile and Scalable
Multi-Service Connectivity
Truly Global Coverage
Low Latency
Uncompromising Reliability
Iridium Global Coverage Map
Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. Powered by a uniquely sophisticated global constellation of 66 cross-linked Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, the Iridium® network provides high-quality voice and data connections over the planet’s entire surface, including across airways, oceans, and polar regions. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications.
At only 780 kilometers from the Earth, the proximity of Iridium’s LEO network means pole-to-pole coverage, a shorter transmission path, stronger signals, lower latency, and shorter registration time than with GEO satellites. In space, each Iridium satellite is linked to up to four others creating a dynamic network that routes traffic among satellites to ensure global coverage, even where traditional local systems are unavailable.
