Specifications
Physical
| RockBLOCK 9604 | RockBLOCK 9604 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 72(95) x 72 x 16.5 mm | 35 x 37 x 15mm (excluding SMA connectors) |
| Weight | <50g (including patch antenna) | <30g |
| Form Factor | PCB Assembly with 4mm mounting holes | PCB assembly with x2 6 way 0.1" pitch pin headers |
| SBD/GNSS Antenna | Integrated Patch Antenna OR external antenna connected by SMA(Female) or U.FL(male) | Requires external antenna |
| LTE-M Antenna | Requires external antenna connected by SMA(Female) or U.FL(male) | Requires external antenna |
Environmental
| RockBLOCK 9604 | RockBLOCK 9604 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +70C, <95% RH non-condensing | -40C to +70C, <95% RH non-condensing |
Regulatory Compliance
- Iridium Certification underway.
Electrical & Power
| RockBLOCK 9604 | RockBLOCK 9604 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 4.0-5.3V DC, 3.6-4.5V Battery, 5V USB-C | 3.3-4.5V DC |
| Power consumption (Sleep) | 4mW (with Power LED), 1.9mW(with removed power LED and charger disabled) | 4.5uW |
| Power consumption (Idle) | 50mW idle (No GPS, 5V input) 150mW idle (No GPS, USB input) | 10mW |
| Power consumption (Transmitting) | ~2.35W | ~17W |
| Cable Connections | 26-pin 0.1" pitch header USB-C SMA for Iridium+GNSS SMA for cellular | two 6-pin 0.1" pitch headers |
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These documents are intended to provide early access information to interested parties during the development process. Whilst we strive to maintain accuracy, any part of the specification or design of these products may change without notice.
These documents were last reviewed for accuracy on October 26 2026.