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    GW16130 Iridium Satellite Modem Mini-PCIe Expansion Card

    Gateworks

    Overview

    The GW16130 is a full-size Mini-PCIe expansion card with an Iridium 9603N Short Burst Data satellite transceiver for low-bandwidth, two-way messaging where terrestrial networks are unavailable. It is intended for embedded applications including asset tracking, fleet management, telemetry, oceanographic data collection, grid monitoring, and remote IoT sensing. The modem supports 340-byte uplink and 270-byte downlink payloads and can send messages to configured email or HTTP destinations.

    The card uses the Mini-PCIe USB 2.0 interface and an onboard FTDI USB-to-UART bridge for AT-command control. It operates from the slot’s 3.3 V supply and connects to an external Iridium-approved antenna through a u.FL connector. Network use requires modem activation and an Iridium service plan. Gateworks documents testing and support on Gateworks single-board computers with USB 2.0 routed to the Mini-PCIe slot.

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    Specifications

    Packaging

    Product Type
    Mini-PCIe satellite modem expansion card
    Dimensions
    30.00 × 50.95 × 11.60 mm
    Weight
    19 g
    Accessories
    GW10135 u.FL patch cable included

    Interface

    Technology
    Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) satellite communications
    Host Interface
    Full-size Mini-PCIe slot with USB 2.0
    UART
    19200 baud default

    Features

    Applications
    Asset tracking, fleet management, telemetry, oceanographic data, grid monitoring, IoT remote sensing
    Additional Features
    Automatic incoming-message notification; no SIM card required
    Other
    1-year warranty; MTBF listed as TBD at 55°C

    Processing

    Chipset
    Iridium 9603N SBD satellite transceiver

    Connectivity

    Wireless Specification
    Two-way satellite messaging, worldwide coverage with clear sky view
    Frequency Range (Min)
    1616 MHz
    Frequency Range (Max)
    1626.5 MHz
    Data Rate
    SBD payload: 340 bytes uplink, 270 bytes downlink
    Interface (Serial)
    UART AT commands via onboard FTDI USB-to-UART bridge
    Antenna Connector Type
    u.FL
    Antenna Options
    External Iridium-approved antenna required; Taoglas IAA.01.121111 recommended

    Power

    Input Voltage
    3.3 V from Mini-PCIe connector
    Power Consumption
    7.2 W peak transmit, 0.85 W average receive/idle at 25°C
    Output Power
    1.6 W average transmit power
    Receive Sensitivity
    -117 dBm
    Transmit Current
    2.2 A peak transmit
    Receive Current
    0.3 A average receive/idle

    Environment

    Operating Temp (Min) (°C)
    -40°C °C
    Operating Temp (Max) (°C)
    85°C °C
    Operating Humidity
    20%–90%, non-condensing
    Storage Temp (Min) (°C)
    -40°C
    Storage Temp (Max) (°C)
    85°C
    Storage Humidity
    5%–95%, non-condensing

    Software

    Operating Systems Supported
    Linux with FTDI USB-to-UART driver; Gateworks BSP includes driver
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