Parts 3072

Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Breakout (868/915 MHz)

Name: Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Breakout (868/915 MHz)
Brand: Adafruit

MPN: 3072

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Sub-GHz Development Tools Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Radio Transceiver Breakout - 868 or 915 MHz - RadioFruit

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Overview

Small breakout board that exposes the RFM95W LoRa sub-GHz radio transceiver for 868 or 915 MHz use. The board breaks out the module pins (SPI, power, and control lines) so you can add long-range, low-power RF to microcontroller projects. It is intended for hobbyist and prototyping use where easy wiring and fast integration matter.

Why Choose This Part

Provides a ready-made way to add a proven LoRa sub-GHz transceiver to custom hardware without designing RF matching or breakout routing. Breaking out SPI and control pins makes it straightforward to connect to common microcontrollers and developer boards. Choosing the 868 or 915 MHz variant ensures you match regional radio regulations and antenna availability.

Applications

Battery-powered IoT sensors

Long-range uplink of small sensor packets (temperature, humidity, soil moisture) from remote nodes to a gateway while conserving energy.

Asset tracking and remote telemetry

Send occasional location or status updates over kilometers of range in rural or industrial deployments.

Remote control and actuation

Control valves, relays, or switches at distances beyond typical Wi-Fi/BLE range using simple SPI-controlled radio commands.

Community and private LoRaWAN nodes

Implement end-node radios for private LoRaWAN networks or direct point-to-point LoRa links.

Getting Started

Connect the breakout to a 3.3V microcontroller using SPI plus the module's IRQ/DIO and reset pins; do not drive it from 5V logic without level shifting. Use the Arduino IDE (or compatible toolchains) with widely available LoRa libraries that support RFM95/SX127x chips to get a working transmit/receive example quickly. Ensure you use the correct frequency variant (868 vs 915 MHz) and an appropriate antenna or connector for reliable range.

Also Consider

RFM95W-868S2 HopeRF - The same RFM95W radio in a compact certified module form; good if you want a minimal module footprint rather than an Adafruit-style breakout.

RFM95W-915S2 HopeRF - 915 MHz variant of the RFM95W module for regions that require 900/915 MHz operation; direct replacement if you need the other regional band.

Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078 Murata - Integrated LoRaWAN module (with MCU) that simplifies building certified LoRaWAN end nodes if you want an all-in-one module instead of a separate transceiver plus MCU.