Iridium EDGE - Recommended Operation

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Table 3-12 On/Off Control Specifications
Parameter
Value
Absolute Minimum Voltage
-12V
Absolute Maximum Voltage
32V
Power Off Level
< 1.5 V
Power On Level
Floating or
> 1.5 V
ESD Protection
15 kV Human Body Model
3.3.1 Recommended Operation
It is recommended that the On/Off control line, if used, is switched to ground to power down the Iridium
Edge. A switch to ground circuit, rather than a switch to power circuit, is recommended as this circuit
avoids exposing the On/Off input to power supply transients. Although the On/Off accepts the maximum
input supply voltage, the On/Off input does not have load dump and transient protection like the supply
input. In no case should the On/Off input exceed the absolute maximum voltage ratings.
Figure 3-1 On/Off Control Using Switch to Ground