Product specifications

80-99240-1 Rev. D A-1
A Specification Summary
This appendix summarizes the specifications for the
QUALCOMM Globalstar GSP-1620 Satellite Data Modem
and its Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA).
For further discussion of hardware issues, see Chapter 5,
Hardware Description.
Table A-1.
Specification Summary — GSP-1620 Modem
Operating Frequencies Transmit:
Receive:
1610-1625 MHz
2484-2499 MHz
Maximum Transmit Power +26 dBm EIRP (0.4 W)
DC Input Voltage +5.6 V to + 16 V
Power Consumption Estimates @ 12V Input State
Shutdown
Standby
Transmit
Min
1.2 mW
280 mW
3.6 W
Typical
2.4 mW
500 mW
4.8 W
Max
6 mW
2.4 W
5.4 W
Interfaces:
User Port
Modem Antenna Connectors
Antenna Connectors
DB25 Serial RS-232 with pin-outs for data, control,
and power
TX MCX Female
RX MCX Female
TX SMA Female
RX SMA Female
Provisioning and Software Upgrade DE9 Connector
Modem Dimensions 190 x 75 x 17 mm (7.48 x 2.95 x 0.68 in)
Modem Weight Less than 180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Antenna (included) 103 mm (4.1 in) diameter by 63 mm (2.5 in) tall
Estimated weight is less than 250 grams (8.8 ounces)
Antenna Cable (not included) Two cables required: transmit and receive
Male SMA to Male MCX
Transmit cable maximum 0.6 dB insertion loss
@ 1618 MHz
Receive cable maximum 3.0 dB insertion loss
@ 2492 MHz