XCite™ Development Kit 900 MHz
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The 9XCite (900 MHz) is pin-for-pin and software compatible with the 9XStream (900 MHz) OEM RF Module, allowing for flexible deployment of your products throughout the world (only one OEM board design needed).
United States & Canada
- Part number: XC09-009-DK (900 MHz, 9600 baud)
- Part number: XC09-038-DK (900 MHz, 38400 baud)
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Each development kit includes free and unlimited access to MaxStream’s knowledgeable and responsive team of RF XPerts™. MaxStream RF XPerts are available to help customize your wireless data network to meet your specific needs. If after contacting MaxStream engineers you find the development kit does not meet your product needs, return it in good working condition within 30-days for a full refund (less shipping & handling).
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Power Output: | 4 mW (6 dBm) |
| Indoor/Urban Range: | 300' (90m) |
| Outdoor/RF Line-of-sight Range: | Up to 1000' (300m) |
| RF Data Rate: | 9.6 or 38.4 Kbps |
| Interface Data Rate: | Up to 57.6 Kbps |
| Receiver Sensitivity: | -108 dBm (@ 9600 bps) |
| Networking | |
| Spread Spectrum Type: | FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) |
| Supported Network Topologies: | Peer-to-peer, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint & multidrop |
| Filtration Options: | VID (Vendor ID Number), channels and addressing |
| Channel Capacity: | 7 frequency hopping or 25 single frequency channels |
| Addressing: | 65,000 network addresses available for each channel |
| Encryption: | n/a |
| Power | |
| Supply Voltage: | 2.85 - 5.5 VDC regulated |
| Transmit Current: | 55 mA (@ 2.85 V) |
| Receive Current: | 35 mA (@ 2.85 V) |
| Power-down Sleep Current: | 20 µA |
| General | |
| Frequency Band: | 902 - 928 MHz |
| Serial Data Interface: | 3V - 5V CMOS UART - No configuration required |
| Physical Properties | |
| Size: | 1.60" x 2.83" x 0.35" (4.06 cm x 7.17 cm x 0.89 cm) |
| Weight: | 0.80 oz. (24 g) |
| Antenna Options: | RPSMA or integrated whip antenna |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 70° C (commercial) |
| Certifications: | |
| FCC: | OUR-9XCITE |
| IC: | 4214A-9XCITE |
| Europe: | ~ |
| Class 1 Division 2: | Approved |

- (1) XCite OEM RF Module w/ RPSMA connector
- (1) XCite OEM RF Module w/ integrated wire antenna
- (2) RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 interface boards
- (2) RS-232 cables
- (2) 9V 400 mA power adapters
- (1) Half-wave, 2.1 dBi, dipole antenna w/ RPSMA connector
- (1) 9V battery clip
- (1) Serial loopback adapter
- (1) Null modem adapter (male-to-male)
- (1) Null modem adapter (female-to-female)
- (1) RS-485/RS-422 adapter (female RJ-45 to male DB-9)
- (1) RS-485/RS-422 adapter (female RJ-45 to female DB-9)
- (1) Quick Start Guide
- (1) CD (Testing and configuration software, documentation and development tools)
