MX12B
TRANSPONDER
CERTIFIED MODE 5 IFF MICRO TRANSPONDER WITH ADS-B IN AND OUT
Sagetech’s next-gen MX12B miniature transponderis the only micro Mode 5 IFF transponder certified
to the full DoD AIMS Mk XIIB specification. It
packages Mode 5, Mode S, and complete ADS-B In
and Out capability in a SWaP that is at least 93%
smaller and 6 times lighter than traditional certified
military Mode 5 IFF transponders.
Based on certified technology proven in over 1.5
million military mission flight hours across manyprograms, the MX12B is ready to serve today. Units
ship from stock.

UNPRECEDENTED MICRO SWAPWITH FULL FEATURE SETINTEGRATED ADS-B RECEIVERNO ADDITIONALINTEGRATION NEEDED

93% SMALLER & 6X LIGHTER
than traditional transponders

CERTIFIED TO DOD AIMS 17-1000 MARK XIIB SPECIFICATIONFULLY CERTIFIED FOR MANNED AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
MODES 1, 2, 3/A, C, AND S
IFF MODE 5 LEVELS 1 AND 2, UPGRADEABLE TO LEVEL 2B-OUT
ADS-B IN AND OUT WITH OPTIONAL DATA VISUALIZATIONCOMPATIBLE WITH 04-900(A) OPTION B CRYPTO (KIV-77)

FLEXIBLE I/OETHERNET, RS-232, RS-422

ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR FULL VISIBILITYFLEXIBLE I/O: RS-232, RS-422, ETHERNETFULL OUTPUT POWER
WITH NO DEVIATIONS
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INTEGRATED ALTITUDE ENCODERINTUITIVE COMMAND AND CONTROL SOFTWARE INCLUDED

MX12B
TRANSPONDERMICRO MODE 5 IFF TRANSPONDER WITH ADS-B IN AND OUT
Parameter

Specification

General/Communications
Operating Altitude

UnrestrictedCruising Speed

UnrestrictedTransmit Power at SMA

AIMS 17-1000 Standard

1030 Receive Sensitivity

AIMS 17-1000 Standard

1090 ADS-B In Sensitivity

AIMS 17-1000 Standard

Host Serial Communications

Proprietary protocol

StandardRS-232; RS-422; Ethernet (Point to Point)

BaroAlt Calibration

Up to 100,000 ft

Antenna Diversity

Standard (can configure for single antenna)

Export Classification

ITAR

Supply Voltage

14-28VDC; +/- 4VDC

Power
Power Consumption

Standby 7W
Operating 11W
Typical 13W

Power Notes

EACH TRANSPONDER

offers user-friendly command andcontrol software plus optional
ADS-B In visualization, test, andintegration kits.

All power values include 3W for KIV-77

Design Objectives (DAL C)
Transponder PerformanceStandard (ref: DO-181E)

Level 2dels Class 1

ADS-B PerformanceStandard (ref: DO-260B)

1090 MHz Class A2

Pressure Altitude Standard

SAE AS8003

Mode S

TSO-C112e

ADS-B

TSO-C166b

Alt. Encoder

TSO-C88b

Mode 5AIMS Mark XIIB M5 L1&2

Environmental/EMI

RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F

Physical/Environmental
Dimensions

86 x 64 x 25 mm (3.4” x 2.5” x 1.0”)

Mass

190 g (6.7 oz)

Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C

Storage Temperature-55°C to 85°C

Humidity

Max: 100% non-condensing

A B O UT SAG E TE C H
Sagetech is an aerospace technology company, empowering safe
flight in unmanned aircraft with the world’s most reliable UAVtransponders. Currently serving military and civil duty on most small
to medium UAVs, Sagetech solutions are mission-proven and offer
decades of program experience, certifications, and millions of flight
hours to deliver maximum value over the life of an unmanned platform.
Today Sagetech is expanding its technology platform to createcomprehensive unmanned aircraft situational awareness systems,
such as detect and avoid solutions. Sagetech works in concert with
its extensive ecosystem of OEM customers, technology partners, andresellers to ensure UAVs fly safer with Sagetech on board.

Part Number: MX12B: 10-0002

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