RFD900X Plus 915 Mhz Telemetry
RFD900X is a long-range data telemetry modem operating in the 902-928MHz ISM band. Operating at 1W transmission power, it can maintain a data connection of over 40km. Compatible with APM 2.x and Pixhawk.
RFD900x is a high performance 900MHz, ISM band radio modem covering the 902 – 928 MHz frequency band. Designed for long-range serial communications applications requiring best-in-class radio link performance.
Features:
- >40km long range depending on antennas and GCS setup *80km demonstrated on a balloon by Edge Research laboratories, 57km in India on Dipoles.
- 2 x RP-SMA RF connectors, diversity keyed.
- 1 Watt (+30dBm) transmit power.
- Low pass filter transmits.
- > 20dB Low noise amplifier, high IP3.
- RX SAW filter.
- All I/O is ESD protected and filtered.
- Reimplemented SiK, field upgradeable with compatible SiK firmware, easy to configure.
- Small, lightweight.
- Unlicensed use in Canada and the USA
Interfaces:
- RF : 2 x RP-SMA connector
- Serial: Logic level TTL (+3.3v)
- Power: +5v, ~800mA maximum peak (at maximum transmit power)< /LI>
- GPIO: 6 General purpose IO (Digital, ADC, PWM capable).
Features:
- Frequency Range: 902 - 928 MHz (US)
- Output Power: 1W (+30dBm), controllable in 1dB steps (+/- 1dB @=20dBm typical)
- Air Data transfer rates: 12, 64, 125, 224 kbit/s
- UART data transfer rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 400k, 921k baud (User selectable by, 57600 default)
- Output Power: 1W (+30dBm)
- Reception Sensitivity: >-114 dBm at low data rates, >-98dBm at high data rates
< LI>Size: 30mm (wide) x 57mm (long) x 12.8mm (thick) - including RF Shield, Heatsink and connector tips- Weight: 18g
- 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< /LI>
- Temperature Range: -40 to +85 degrees C
Package Content:
< LI>2x RFD900X modems- 4x 3dBi antenna for air and ground stations
- 1x FTDI cable for upgrade and programming
- 1x Pixhawk to RFD900 + cable
- 1x APM to RFD900 + cable
- Also fully compatible with 3DR Mission Planner (same as Hope RF radios)
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