RFD900+ Telemetry Modem

Hardware manual here.
 
RFD900+ Updates:
 
 
Same form factor and main pins as compared to the original RFD900.
 
 
New LNA with higher gain and high IP3 for high interference environments.  Approx 1-2dB higher sensitivity compared to original RFD900.
 
 
Updated CPU with double the RAM and Flash compared to RFD900.
 
 
AES Hardware accelerated encryption support *software still in development for this *
 
 
Fully ESD protected + filtered - Every IO port is protected and filtered. Has passed preliminary CISPR 22 radiated emissions testing at an accredited test lab.
 
 
Thicker PCB for extra mechanical strength.
 
 
On board voltage regulation for all circuits compliant with FCC modular approval.

 
Features:
 
 
Long range >40km depending on antennas and GCS setup *80km demonstrated by Edge Research labs on a balloon !, 57km in India, on Dipoles.
 
 
2 x RP-SMA RF connectors, diversity switched.
 
 
1 Watt (+30dBm) transmit power.
 
 
Transmit low pass filter.
 
 
> 20dB Low noise amplifier, high IP3 (Updated on RFD900+)
 
 
RX SAW filter.
 
 
All I/O ESD protected and filtered (New on RFD900+)
 
 
Open source firmware SiK (V1.x) / tools, field upgradeable, easy to configure.
 
 
Multipoint software capability with MP SiK (V2.x)
 
 
Small, light weight.
 
 
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 nominal, +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 kbit/sec ( User selectable, 64k default )
 
 
UART data transfer rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud  ( User selectable, 57600 default )
 
 
Output Power: 1W (+30dBm)
 
 
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 extremeties
 
 
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.

 
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