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GAMMA62TR-89S

GAMMA62TR-89S

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General ISM < 1GHz LoRa™ Transceiver Module 868MHz, 918MHz Antenna Not Included Surface Mount
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Overview

The GAMMA62TR-89S is a long-range LoRa transceiver module operating in the 868MHz and 918MHz ISM bands. It features a Semtech SX1262 LoRa engine combined with an integrated power regulator that supports a wide input voltage range from 3.6V up to 15V. This surface-mount module provides a high sensitivity of -148dBm and a powerful 22dBm output, making it suitable for long-distance telemetry without requiring extensive external components.

Why Choose This Part

This module stands out due to its wide 3.6V to 15V supply range and 5V tolerant I/O, allowing it to be powered directly from various battery types or industrial rails without additional LDOs. It integrates the SX1262 silicon to achieve high link budgets with a very low 75uA sleep current for battery-operated applications.

Applications

Remote Asset Monitoring
Ideal for tracking industrial equipment or agricultural assets over distances exceeding 10km in rural environments.
Smart City Infrastructure
Enables wireless connectivity for street lighting, waste management sensors, and parking meters across urban landscapes.
Industrial Telemetry
Provides reliable point-to-point or point-to-multipoint data links in harsh EMI environments like factories or mines.
Environmental Sensing
Connects remote weather stations or water level sensors to gateways using low-power LoRa modulation.

Key Specifications

Protocol LoRa
Frequency 868MHz, 918MHz
Modulation OFDM
Sensitivity -148dBm
Antenna Type Antenna Not Included
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 31-SMD Module
Power - Output 22dBm
Voltage - Supply 3.6V ~ 15V
RF Family/Standard General ISM < 1GHz
Current - Receiving 20mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 118mA

Getting Started

Integrate the module using SPI, UART, or I2C interfaces to a host microcontroller. Ensure a 50-ohm antenna is connected to the RF output, as this SMT version does not include an internal antenna. Developers can use standard LoRaWAN libraries or Semtech-based drivers to configure frequency, spreading factor, and bandwidth.

Also Consider

GAMMA62TR-89D RF Solutions - This is the Single-In-Line (SIL) through-hole version of the same module for easier breadboarding and vertical mounting.
RFM95W-868S2 HOPERF - A widely used LoRa module based on the older SX1276 core for applications requiring lower output power and standard 3.3V supply.

Categories

Wireless & Connectivity > LoRa & LPWAN Wireless & Connectivity > RF Transceivers IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs IoT & Smart Devices > LPWAN (LoRa, Sigfox, NB-IoT)