Product Description
RFD900X 900MHz Ultra Long Range up to 40KM Radio Data Modem with Antenna for APM PIX Flight Controller
RFD900X is a long range data telemetry modem operating in the 902-928MHz ISM band. Operating at 1W transmission power, it is capable of holding a data link at over 40km. Compatible with APM 2.x and Pixhawk.
The RFD900x is a high performance 900MHz, ISM band radio modem covering the 902 - 928 MHz frequency band. It is designed for long range serial communications applications requiring best in class radio link performance.
New Features for the X series:
- New Processor, ARM 32 bit core.
- Air data rate: 500kbit/s.
- AES Hardware accelerated encryption. *Fully working*
- RC PPM Passthrough with telemetry at the same time.
- GPIO Pin Mirroring - see datasheet for more.
- Original SiK point to point firmware implemented.
- Asynchronous multipoint firmware, *Beta release*
Key Features:
- Long range >40km depending on antennas and GCS setup
- 2 x RP-SMA RF connectors, diversity switched.
- 1 Watt (+30dBm) transmit power.
- Transmit low pass filter.
- > 20dB Low noise amplifier, high IP3.
- RX SAW filter.
- Passive front end band pass filter.
- Fully ESD protected + filtered - Every IO port is protected and filtered.
- Re implemented SiK and Multipoint SiK firmware, field upgradeable, easy to configure.
- Small, light weight.
- License free use in Australia, Canada, USA, NZ.
- Note: Not air-compatible with older "+" series modems with current software.
Compliance:
The RFD900 is designed to be compliant with the following standards:
- FCC Part 15.247 (Frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators)
- AS/NZS 4268:2012 (Radio equipment and systems - short range devices)
Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 902 - 928 MHz (USA) / 915 - 928 MHz (Australia) / 868 - 870 (European Band)
- Output Power: 1W (+30dBm), controllable in 1dB steps ( +/- 1dB @ <20dBm, +/- 0.5dB >=20dBm typical )
- Air Data transfer rates: 4, 64, 128, 250, 500 kbit/sec ( 64k/128k default )
- UART data transfer rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud , and higher. ( 57600/115200 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.
Interfaces:
- RF : 2 x RP-SMA antenna connectors - it is OK to have only one antenna connected
- Serial: Logic level RS232 (+3.3v nominal, +5v tolerant)
- Power: +5v, ~800mA max peak (at maximum transmit power)
- GPIO: 6 General purpose IO (Digital, ADC, PWM capable).
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