RFD900X |
The RFD900x is a high performance 900 MHz ISM band radio modem covering the 902-928 MHz frequency band. It is designed for remote serial communication applications that require good radio link performance. |
What's New in the X-Series | New processor, ARM 32-bit core |
Air data rate 500kbit/ s |
AES Hardware Accelerated Encryption |
RC PPM with telemetry is also available |
For more information on GPIO pins, see the data sheet |
Open Source Firmware SiK |
Available with one-to-many firmware, "beta" |
Main features | Long range > 40km, depending on antenna and GCS settings |
2 RP - SMA RF connectors, diversity switching |
1 W (+30dBm) transmit power |
Emission low-pass filter |
>20dB low noise amplifier, high IP |
RX SAW Filters |
Passive front-end bandpass filter |
Each IO port is protected by ESD and over |
Re-implemented SiK and multi-point SiK firmware, field upgradeable and easy to configure |
Small size and light weight |
Free license for use in Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand |
Note: Not compatible with older "+" series modems with current software |
Specification |
Frequency range | 902-928 MHz /915-928 MHz/868-870 |
Output power | 1W (+30dBm), can be controlled in 1dB steps (+/-1dB@<20dBm,+/-0.5dB>=20dBm typical) |
Over-the-air data transfer rate | 4,64,128,250,500 kbit / sec |
UART Data Transfer Rate | 2400,4800,9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 |
Reception sensitivity | >121 dBm at low data rates, high data rates (TBA) |
Size | 30mm x 57mmx12.8mm |
Weight | 14.5g |
Installation | 3 x M2.5 screws, 3 x row of pins soldering points |
Power supply | Nominal +5V (min. +3.5V, max. +5.5V), approx. 800 mA peak at maximum power |
Temperature | -40ºC~85ºC, the test operation environment is -73ºC~123ºC under operation |
Interface |
RF | 2 xRP - SMA Antenna Connectors |
Serial | Logic level RS232 (+3.3v nominal, +5v withstand voltage) |
Power | +5v,~800mA maximum peak (at maximum transmit power) |
GPIO | 6 general purpose IOs (with digital, ADC and PWM functions) |