Long Range Telemetry Modem- RFD900x

RFD900x Telemetry Modem all the great features of the popular RFD900+, plus AES encryption and PPM passthrough!. This is the ideal solution for long range telemetry or communications.  Two RFD900x modems with antennas for all antenna ports.

Features

• New Processor, ARM 32 bit core.
• Air data rate: 500kbit/s.
• AES Hardware accelerated encryption.
• RC PPM Passthrough with telemetry.
• Fully ESD protected + filtered – Every IO port is protected and filtered.
• Original SiK point to point, multipoint firmware implemented.
• Asynchronous multipoint firmware *Beta release*
• Long range +40km depending on antennas and GCS setup
• 2 x RP-SMA RF connectors, diversity switched.
• 1 Watt (+30dBm) maximum transmit power.
• Transmit low pass filter.
• >20dB Low noise amplifier, high IP3.
• RX SAW filter.
• Small and lightweight.
• Compatible with 3DR / Hope-RF radio modules.
• License free use in Australia, Canada, USA, NZ

 Interfaces

• RF: 2 x RP-SMA connectors
• Serial: Logic level TTL (+3.3v), 5v Tolerant
• Power: +5v, ~800mA max peak (at maximum transmit power)
• GPIO: 6 General purpose IO (Digital, ADC, PWM capable)

Specifications

• Frequency Range:  902 – 928 MHz (USA) / 915 – 928 MHz (Australia)
• Output Power: 1W (+30dBm), controllable in 1dB steps ( +/- 1dB @=20dBm typical )
• Air Data transfer rates: 4, 8, 16, 19, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 192 and 250, 500 kbit/sec ( User selectable, 64k default )
• UART data transfer rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 400k, 921k baud  ( User selectable, 57600 default )
• Receive Sensitivity: >121 dBm at low data rates, high data rates (TBA)
• Size: 30 mm (wide) x 57 mm (long) x 12.8 mm (thick) – Including RF shield, heatsink and connector extremities.
• Weight: 14.5g
• Mounting: 3 x M2.5 screws, 3 x header pin solder points
• Power Supply: +5 V nominal, (+3.5 V min, +5.5 V max), ~800 mA peak at maximum power
• Temp. Range: -40 to +85 deg C, tested operational from -73 to +123 deg C.