The CST88 is a compact satellite transceiver that provides 88 Kbps bi-directional data transfer for Comms-on-the-move. The CST88 module works with the Iridium® satellite constellation and provides real-time data service to any location on the globe.
Jacobs has produced this transceiver under a license agreement with Iridium and is offering a device that uniquely sits at a midpoint between Iridium’s narrowband and high bandwidth products. Speeds of up to 88 Kbps provide enough bandwidth to support full motion video, multiple voice channels, or just a data stream in a size, weight, and power (SWaP) that can support man-portable, unattended sensors, UAV and other SWaP sensitive applications. Link margin to maintain a full speed connection can be accomplished with a small omni-directional antenna, eliminating the need for satellite tracking or high-power transmitters.
The CST88 module will work with both the Iridium commercial network and the dedicated Enhanced Mobile Satellite System (EMSS) for use by the U.S. Government and FVEY partners.
Key features
- Transceiver module for “medium speed” secure IP applications
- Background IP connectivity
- SWaP, packaging flexibility, QRC focused leveraging Iridium Certus® 9770 module
- Small passive omni-directional antenna
- Jacobs can support modem sales to approved Government customers and/or application integration (e.g. application processor interface)
- Physical or soft-SIM supported on application board level
- Future data messaging service called Iridium Messaging TransportSM
- Future telephony interface
- Multiple IP data streams and high-quality voice via 88Kbps bi-directional link available anywhere around the globe
Target specifications