RAK Wireless RAK4631 WisBlock LPWAN LoRaWAM BLE Module
The RAK4631 WisBlock LPWAN is a WisBlock Core module which delivers a powerful Nordic nRF52840 MCU with BLE 5.0 paired to the latest LoRa® transceivers from Semtech, the SX126x series.
Compared to the older SX127x series the Semtech SX126x transceivers offer improved power consumption and the improved power amplifier can now transmit at up to +22dBm, with a total link budget up to 170dB for extended communication range. This makes the RAK4631 the best ever long-range capable, ultra-low-power communication solution.
The module also includes a temperature-controlled crystal oscillator (TXCO) for correct operation across a wide range of temperature and bandwidth requirements as well as multiple communication interfaces including UARTs, I2C, SPI, ADC, USB and GPIOs.
RAK4631 together with the RAK5005-O WisBlock Base module can be easily expanded with many available sensors and IO boards. This is the ideal LoRa® end node for battery and/or solar-powered applications in remote locations. It can be easily programmed with the Arduino IDE or the PlatformIO extension for IDE’s like Atom, MS Visual Studio Code, or Clion.
Key Features
- LoRaWan® 1.0.2 protocol stack (supports Class A & C)
- Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 protocol stack
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Nordic nRF52840:
- Ultra-low-power MCU
- 32-bit ARM® Cortex-M4F CPU
- 64MHz CPU clock
- 1 MB Flash, 256 KB RAM
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Wide range of connections:
- I2C, SPI, Analog inputs,
- Digital inputs and outputs
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Semtech SX1262:
- Low power high range
- LoRa® transceiver
Package Inclusion
- 1pc RAK4631
- 1pc Antenna for LoRa
- 1pc Antenna for Bluetooth Low Energy
Documentation
- RAK4631 WisBlock LPWAN Module Quick Start Guide
- RAK4631 Datasheet