Q639603Short Burst Data Transceiver

Iridium 9603 S B D T r a n s c e i v e r Developer’s Guide R E V I S I O N 1 Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.0 Proprietary & Confidential Information Distribution of guide restricted to product developers only • Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. 2 LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF USE This document contains information for the Iridium 9603 (“Product”) and is provided “as is.” The purpose of providing such information is to enable Value Added Resellers and Value Added Manufacturers (collectively, “Product Developer(s)”) to understand the Product and how to integrate it into a wireless solution. Reasonable effort has been made to make the information in this document reliable and consistent with specifications, test measurements and other information. 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Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.0 Proprietary & Confidential Information Distribution of guide restricted to product developers only • Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. 10 2 Physical Specification For illustrative purposes a picture of the Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Module is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Front and Back Views 2.1 Module Dimensions The overall dimensions of the Iridium 9603 module and its weight are summarized in Table 2. These figures are approximate and are expected to change in the next revision. Table 2: Iridium 9603 Mechanical Dimensions and Weight Parameter Value Length 31.5 mm Width 29.6 mm Depth 8.10 mm Weight (approximate) 11.4g These dimensions are subject to change for future revisions Additionally host system Product Developers should plan space for connection to the host system motherboard, including robust and electrically grounded connections to the antenna/cable distribution system.

Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Product Developers Guide Revision 1.0 Proprietary & Confidential Information Distribution of guide restricted to product developers only • Information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. 10 2 Physical Specification For illustrative purposes a picture of the Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Module is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Iridium 9603 SBD Transceiver Front and Back Views 2.1 Module Dimensions The overall dimensions of the Iridium 9603 module and its weight are summarized in Table 2. These figures are approximate and are expected to change in the next revision. Table 2: Iridium 9603 Mechanical Dimensions and Weight Parameter Value Length 31.5 mm Width 29.6 mm Depth 8.10 mm Weight (approximate) 11.4g These dimensions are subject to change for future revisions Additionally host system Product Developers should plan space for connection to the host system motherboard, including robust and electrically grounded connections to the antenna/cable distribution system.

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REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 54 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. 9. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE FCC RULES §1.1310 The criteria listed in Table 1 shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in §1.1307(b), except in the case of portable devices which shall be evaluated according to the provisions of §2.1093 of this chapter. 1.1310 – Table 1(b) LIMITS for GENERAL POPULATION/UNCONTROLLED EXPOSURE Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field (V/m rms) Magnetic Field (A/m rms) Power Density (mW/cm2) Averaging Time (minutes) 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 *(100) 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f *(180/f 2 ) 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 f/1500 30 1500-100,000 - - 1.0 30 INDUSTRY CANADA RULES RSS-102 Issue 4 (March 2010) General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field (V/m rms) Magnetic Field (A/m rms) Power Density (W/m2) Averaging Time (minutes) 0.003-1 280 2.19 - 6 1-10 280/ƒ 2.19/ƒ - 6 10-30 28 2.19/ƒ - 6 30-300 28 0.073 2* 6 300-1500 1.585 ƒ 0.5 0.0042 ƒ 0.5 ƒ/150 6 1500-15000 61.4 0.163 10 6 15000-150000 61.4 0.163 10 616000/ƒ 1.2 150000-300000 0.158 ƒ 0.5 4.21 x 10 -4 ƒ 0.5 6.67 x 10 -5 ƒ 616000/ƒ 1.2 Power Density Limit for 1616-1626 MHz frequency range is 100mW/cm 2 (10W/m 2 ). REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 55 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. EQUATIONS Power density is given by: S = EIRP / (4 * Pi * D^2) where S = Power density in W/m^2 EIRP = Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power in W D = Separation distance in m Power density in units of W/m^2 is converted to units of mWc/m^2 by dividing by 10. Distance is given by: D = SQRT (EIRP / (4 * Pi * S)) where D = Separation distance in m EIRP = Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power in W S = Power density in W/m^2 For multiple colocated transmitters operating simultaneously in frequency bands where the limit is identical, the total power density is calculated using the total EIRP obtained by summing the Power * Gain product (in linear units) of each transmitter. Total EIRP = (P1 * G1) + (P2 * G2) + ... + (Pn * Pn) where Px = Power of transmitter x Gx = Numeric gain of antenna x In the table(s) below, Power and Gain are entered in units of dBm and dBi respectively and conversions to linear forms are used for the calculations. LIMITS From FCC §1.1310 Table 1 (B), the maximum value of S = 1.0 mW/cm^2 REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 56 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. RESULTS – 20 cm spacing General Public Operating Frequency 1616 MHz Output Power (Max Avg) 1.383 Watts Antenna Gain 3.0 dB or (linear) 1.995262(unitless) Separation Distance 0.20 m -or- 7.874inches Peak Power Density 2.760 W/m 2 - or - 0.2760mW/cm 2 Exposure % (over 6 min timespan for uncontrolled) 100% Transmit Duty Cycle (Peak-to-Average Ratio) 9.222% Average Power Density 0.506 W/m 2 - or - 0.0506 mW/cm 2 Limit for Uncontrolled Exposure at Operating Frequency 10.0 W/m 2 - or - 1.00 mW/cm 2

NVLAP LAB CODE 200246 FCC CFR47 PART 25 FCC CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART B INDUSTRY CANADA RSS-170, RSS-GEN CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC MODEL NUMBER: 9603 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 REPORT NUMBER: R12CA20711-FCC-IC ISSUE DATE: May 21, 2012 Prepared for IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC Prepared by UL LLC (UL) 12 LABORATORY DR RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 2 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By -- 5/21/12 Initial Issue Jim Marley 1.0 6/26/12 Spurious measurement update requested by TCB Jim Marley REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 3 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. TEST METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................. 5 2. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION .............................................................................................. 5 3. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY ............................................................................................ 5 3.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION .......................................................................... 5 3.2. SAMPLE CALCULATION ......................................................................................................... 5 3.3. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ........................................................................................... 5 4. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST ........................................................................................................... 6 4.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT ........................................................................................................... 6 4.2. MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER .................................................................................................. 7 4.3. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS .......................................................................... 7 4.4. EMISSIONS DESIGNATOR ..................................................................................................... 7 4.5. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE ................................................................................................ 7 4.6. WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION AND MODE ...................................................................... 7 4.7. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP ............................................................................................ 8 5. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 10 6. ANTENNA PORT TEST RESULTS .............................................................................................. 12 6.1. EMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................ 12 6.1.1. OUTPUT POWER ........................................................................................................... 12 6.1.2. EMISSIONS LIMITATIONS (EMISSIONS MASK) .......................................................... 15 6.1.3. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ......................................................................... 22 6.1.4. FREQUENCY STABILITY - TEMPERATURE ................................................................. 31 6.1.5. FREQUENCY STABILITY - VOLTAGE ........................................................................... 33 6.1.6. DUTY CYCLE FACTOR .................................................................................................. 34 7. RADIATED TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................ 36 7.1. LIMITS AND PROCEDURE ................................................................................................... 36 7.2. TRANSMITTER 30-1000 MHz ............................................................................................... 37 7.2.1. RADIATED TRANSMITTER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ................................................... 37 7.2.1. RADIATED RECEIVER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS / UNINTENTIONAL EMISSIONS ..... 39 7.3. TRANSMITTER ABOVE 1 GHz ............................................................................................. 41 7.3.1. RADIATED TRANSMITTER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ................................................... 41 7.3.2. RADIATED RECEIVER SPURIOUS EMISSIONS / UNINTENTIONAL EMISSIONS ..... 48 8. AC POWER LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS ............................................................................. 51 9. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE ....................................................................................... 56 REPORT NO: 12CA70211-FCC-IC DATE: MAY 21, 2012 FCC ID: Q639603 IC: 4629A-9603 Page 4 of 62 UL LLC FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC USA 27709 TEL: (919) 549-1400 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC EUT DESCRIPTION: FCC Part 25 Transceiver MODEL: 9603 SERIAL NUMBER: Sample #S12LB082 DATE TESTED: April 19-May 11, 2012 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULTS CFR 47 FCC Part 25 (2011) Pass CFR 47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B (2011) Pass Industry Canada RSS-170, Issue 2 (March 2011) Pass Industry Canada RSS-GEN Issue 3 (Dec 2010) Pass ICES-003 Issue 4, Class B (2004) Pass UL LLC tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. All indications of Pass/Fail in this report are opin…

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