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STM32WL3RKBV6

STM32WL3RKBV6

STMicroelectronics
IC RF TxRx + MCU 802.15.4 KNX, LPWAN, Sigfox, Zigbee® 413MHz ~ 479MHz, 826MHz ~ 958MHz 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
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Overview

The STM32WL3RKBV6 is an ultra-low power wireless System-on-Chip that combines an Arm Cortex-M0+ core running at 64MHz with a sub-1GHz radio. It supports multiple modulation schemes including GFSK, 4-GFSK, and OOK across the 413-479MHz and 826-958MHz frequency bands. This SoC is designed for long-range communication in power-constrained environments, offering a high output power of 20dBm and integrated power management with a built-in SMPS.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC reduces bill-of-materials costs by integrating a high-performance sub-1GHz radio and MCU into a single 5x5mm VFQFPN package. It delivers exceptional range with its 20dBm power amplifier and high receiver sensitivity while maintaining ultra-low power consumption for battery-operated devices.

Applications

Smart Utility Metering
Ideal for water, gas, and electricity meters requiring long-range sub-1GHz connectivity and years of battery life.
Industrial Sensor Networks
Provides robust data links in harsh environments using protocols like wireless M-Bus or proprietary LPWAN stacks.
Smart Home Automation
Supports KNX and Zigbee protocols for interoperable building control systems, lighting, and security.
Agricultural Monitoring
Enables wide-area coverage for soil moisture and environmental sensors using the high-sensitivity -132dBm radio.

Key Specifications

GPIO 17
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol KNX, LPWAN, Sigfox, Zigbee
Frequency 413MHz ~ 479MHz, 826MHz ~ 958MHz
Modulation 2-FSK, 4-FSK, 2-GFSK, 4-GFSK, ASK, DBPSK, DSSS, FSK, GFSK, OOK
Memory Size 64kB Flash, 16kB SRAM
Sensitivity -132dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 20dBm
Data Rate (Max) 600kbps
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces GPIO, I2C, I2S, IrDA, JTAG, PCM, PWM, SPI, UART, USART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4
Current - Receiving 4mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 10mA ~ 80mA
Supplier Device Package 32-VFQFPN (5x5)

Getting Started

Development is supported by the STM32Cube ecosystem, including STM32CubeWL software packages and the STM32CubeIDE. Engineers can use the ST-LINK/V3 for programming and debugging via SWD or JTAG interfaces. For hardware evaluation, look for NUCLEO-WL33 series boards to prototype sub-1GHz RF performance.

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