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RF-LORA-868-SO

RF-LORA-868-SO

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

The RF-LORA-868-SO is a high-performance 868MHz transceiver module based on the Semtech SX1272 LoRa chip. It provides long-range spread spectrum communication with high interference immunity and a link budget of up to 157 dB. The surface-mount module is designed for low-power operation, featuring a sleep current of only 100nA while maintaining register retention.

Why Choose This Part

This module offers a constant RF output of +20 dBm regardless of supply voltage and a high sensitivity of -130 dBm for robust performance. It features a built-in RF switch and an integral impedance matching network to simplify hardware design. Engineers benefit from an 89 dB blocking immunity and a high dynamic range RSSI for reliable performance in congested spectrums.

Applications

Automated Meter Reading
Ideal for utility meters where long-range penetration through walls and low power consumption for multi-year battery life are critical.
Agricultural Monitoring
Deploys easily in rural environments for soil moisture, weather, and livestock tracking over several kilometers.
Industrial Sensor Networks
Reliable data links for monitoring machinery or environmental conditions in noisy industrial settings using LoRa or FSK modulation.

Key Specifications

Protocol LoRa
Data Rate 300kbps
Frequency 868MHz
Modulation FSK, GFSK, GMSK, MSK
Sensitivity -130dBm
Antenna Type Antenna Not Included
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case Module
Power - Output 20dBm
Voltage - Supply 2.2V ~ 3.7V
Serial Interfaces SDIO, SPI
RF Family/Standard General ISM < 1GHz
Utilized IC / Part SX1272
Current - Receiving 10mA
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 55degC
Current - Transmitting 18mA ~ 125mA

Getting Started

Interface the module with a microcontroller via SPI for configuration and data transfer. Developers can leverage the Semtech SX1272 driver libraries and LoRaWAN stacks like LoRaMAC-node to implement network connectivity. Ensure a proper 868MHz antenna is connected to the SMT pads to achieve the rated 157 dB link budget.

Also Consider

SX1272 Semtech Corporation - The raw IC used in this module, suitable for high-volume designs where custom PCB layouts and minimized BOM costs are required.
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