SX1262MB1LCAS
Overview
The SX1262MB1LCAS is a Semtech SX1262-based mbed-compatible RF shield configured for the US915 ISM band and shipped with a 915 MHz antenna for North America. It provides a ready-made hardware interface to evaluate and prototype LoRa/LoRaWAN radio designs using the SX1262 transceiver. The shield form factor simplifies connection to mbed-compatible development boards for rapid prototyping.
Why Choose This Part
The shield combines the SX1262 transceiver with a tuned 915 MHz antenna and an mbed-compatible pinout, reducing time spent on RF hardware design. Using the SX1262 gives you a modern LoRa-capable transceiver with low-power modes and flexible modulation options, enabling long-range and low-power prototypes. The shield format also makes it easy to swap radios and iterate firmware without custom PCB rework.
Applications
Getting Started
Use an Arm Mbed-compatible host board (for example ST Nucleo or other mbed-enabled development boards) and Mbed OS or Mbed CLI to build firmware. Semtech's LoRaMac-node stack and community LMIC libraries are commonly used for LoRaWAN protocol support; PlatformIO can also build many examples. Confirm the host board provides 3.3 V logic and power, set the region to US915 in software, and verify antenna connections and regional regulatory compliance before RF operation.
SX1262 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Type | Frequency | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| SX1262MB1LCAS (this part) | — | — | 21 |
| SX1262IMLTRT (Semtech Corporation) | TxRx Only | 150M | 40,459 |
| SX1262DVK1CAS | Transceiver; LoRa .. | 915M | 8 |
