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RN2483A-I/RM104

MCHPRN2483A-I/RM104

Microchip Technology
General ISM < 1GHz LoRa™ Transceiver Module 433MHz, 868MHz Antenna Not Included, Castellation Surface Mount
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Overview

The RN2483A-I/RM104 is a fully certified 433/868 MHz LoRa transceiver module designed for long-range wireless data transmission with extremely low power consumption. It features an integrated LoRaWAN protocol stack, allowing for simple connectivity via an ASCII command interface over UART. This module is ideal for IoT applications requiring years of battery life and miles of range in urban or rural environments.

Why Choose This Part

The module simplifies development by offloading the complex LoRaWAN stack to an internal MCU, requiring only simple serial commands from the host controller. It offers exceptional receiver sensitivity and a low sleep current of 1.6 uA, making it highly efficient for battery-operated end-nodes.

Applications

Smart Agriculture
Long-range sensor nodes for monitoring soil moisture, weather conditions, and livestock tracking across large rural areas.
Utility Metering
Automated reading of gas, water, and electric meters located in challenging RF environments like basements or underground pits.
Industrial Asset Tracking
Tracking pallets, containers, or equipment across large factory complexes or shipping yards without the need for cellular subscriptions.
Smart City Infrastructure
Connecting street lighting, parking sensors, and waste management bins to a centralized city-wide LoRaWAN gateway.

Getting Started

Interface with the module using a standard 3.3V UART connection at 57600 baud to send AT commands for configuration and data transmission. For rapid prototyping, the Microchip RN2483 LoRa Technology PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board (AC164151) can be used with Explorer 16/32 development kits or connected directly to a PC via a USB-to-UART bridge.

Also Consider

SX1276 Semtech - A discrete transceiver IC for designs where a smaller footprint is required and the engineer prefers to implement the LoRaWAN stack on their own MCU.

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