Iridium Communications has released the Iridium 9604 hybrid IoT module with integrated SBD satellite, LTE-M cellular and multi-GNSS connectivity in a compact design. Built on u-blox SARA-R5, it reduces board-space requirements by over 60%, lowers integration costs and accelerates global industrial and remote-monitoring deployments.
Iridium Communications has launched the Iridium 9604 module and Development Kit, offering a unified hardware solution that integrates Iridium Short Burst Data satellite, LTE-M cellular and multi-GNSS capabilities. The compact 16 mm x 26 mm x 2.4 mm design provides developers with a single platform for global IoT connectivity.
Built on the u-blox SARA-R5 platform, the 9604 module reduces board-space requirements by more than 60% and simplifies RF routing, power management and firmware development. Independent control over satellite, cellular and GNSS subsystems enables customizable failover logic and application-specific routing.
Targeted at industrial, transportation, maritime, utilities and remote-monitoring applications, the 9604 accelerates prototyping and deployment by lowering integration costs and streamlining workflows. Early adopters report faster development cycles and reliable coverage in locations beyond terrestrial network reach.
