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RN2483 LoRa Technology Evaluation Board

MCHPRN2483 LoRa Technology Evaluation Board

MPN: DV164140-1
Microchip Technology
RN2483 - LoRa® (LoRaWAN®) Transceiver 868MHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DV164140-1 is a specialized evaluation board featuring the Microchip RN2483 LoRa transceiver module designed for the 868MHz frequency band. It provides a complete platform for developing LoRaWAN long-range wireless applications, bridging the RN2483 module to a PC via USB for rapid testing and configuration.

Why Choose This Part

The board simplifies development by providing an on-board USB-to-UART bridge, allowing engineers to send AT commands directly from a terminal. It exposes the RN2483 module's I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces via header pins for easy integration with external microcontrollers.

Applications

Smart Agriculture
Long-range sensor nodes for monitoring soil moisture and environmental conditions across large farms.
Utility Metering
Wireless data collection for gas, water, or electric meters in urban environments with high signal penetration requirements.
Industrial Asset Tracking
Monitoring the location and status of equipment within large manufacturing facilities or logistics hubs.
Smart City Infrastructure
Connecting municipal infrastructure like street lighting and waste management systems to a central LoRaWAN gateway.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; LoRa (LoRaWAN)
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Frequency 868MHz
Utilized IC / Part RN2483

Getting Started

Connect the board to a host PC using the included USB cable and use a serial terminal emulator at 57600 baud to communicate via ASCII AT commands. Microchip provides the LoRa Development Suite to assist in configuring the LoRaWAN stack parameters and testing network connectivity.