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STEVAL-IKR002V4

STEVAL-IKR002V4

STMicroelectronics
SPIRIT1 - Transceiver 868MHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The STEVAL-IKR002V4 is an evaluation board kit designed for the SPIRIT1 low-power, sub-GHz RF transceiver, specifically tuned for operation in the 868 MHz band. It includes both a daughterboard featuring the SPIRIT1 transceiver and an STM32L-based motherboard for comprehensive system development. The kit is optimized for ultra-low power wireless applications requiring high sensitivity and integrated protocol handling.

Why Choose This Part

The kit offers exceptional link budget performance with -120 dBm sensitivity and integrated AES 128-bit encryption for secure data transmission. It simplifies firmware development with a hardware-based protocol engine that manages automatic acknowledgments and retransmissions, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption at 9 mA RX and 21 mA TX (at +11 dBm).

Applications

Wireless M-BUS Systems
Ideal for implementing automated meter reading (AMR) and smart utility metering infrastructure using the 868 MHz band.
Home Automation
Provides reliable sub-GHz connectivity for smart lighting, HVAC controls, and security sensors with high wall penetration.
Industrial Monitoring
Enables long-range sensor networks in industrial environments where low power consumption is critical for battery-operated nodes.

Getting Started

To begin development, connect the kit to a PC via USB and utilize the STSW-CONNECT001 software or STM32Cube ecosystem to configure RF parameters. The board includes a JTAG interface for debugging the on-board STM32L microcontroller and an SPI interface for direct access to the SPIRIT1 transceiver registers.

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