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RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN Wireless Module Datasheet

Overview​

Description​

The RAK13300 is a LoRa module based on the SX1262 LoRa chip. It provides an easy-to-use, small-size, and low-power solution for long-range wireless data applications.

The module complies with LoRaWAN standards and supports LoRa point-to-point communication. It can easily connect to different LoRaWAN server platforms like TheThingsNetwork (TTN), Chirpstack, Actility, etc.

Features​

  • Based on Semtech SX1262 LoRa chip
  • LoRaWAN Specification compatible
  • Supports the following bands: EU433, CN470, IN865, EU868, AU915, US915, KR920, RU864, and AS923
  • LoRaWAN Activation by OTAA/ABP
  • LoRa Point-to-Point (P2P) communication
  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption
  • Supply Voltage: 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V
  • Temperature Range: -40° C ~ 85° C
  • Module Size: 25 mm x 35 mm

Specifications​

Overview​

Mounting​

The RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN can be mounted to the IO slot of the WisBlock Base board. Figure 1 shows the mounting mechanism of the RAK13300 on a WisBlock Base board, such as the RAK5005-O.

Figure 1: RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN Mounting

Hardware​

The hardware specification is categorized into five parts. It shows the pinouts and their corresponding functions and diagrams. It also covers the rf, electrical, and mechanical parameters, which include the tabular data of the functionalities and standard ratings of the RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN Wireless Module.

Chipset​

VendorPart number
SemtechSX1262

Pin Definition​

The RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN comprises a standard WisIO connector. The WisIO connector allows the RAK13300 module to be mounted to a WisBlock baseboard, such as RAK5005-O. The pin order of the connector and the pinout definition is shown in Figure 2.

NOTE

SPI related pin, NRESET, ANT_SW，DIO1，3V3 and GND are connected to WisIO connector.

Figure 2: RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN Pinout

RF Characteristics​

Operating Frequencies​

The table below shows the supported LoRaWAN Bands of the RAK13300 module:

ModuleRegionFrequency (MHz)
RAK13300(L)EuropeEU433
ChinaCN470
RAK13300EuropeEU868
AmericaUS915
AustraliaAU915
KoreaKR920
AsiaAS923
IndiaIN865
RussiaRU864

Electrical Characteristics​

Absolute Maximum Ratings​
SymbolDescriptionMin.Nom.Max.UnitNote
3V3_SLoRa chip and IO pins supply voltage-0.53.33.9VConnected internally to VBAT_SX and VBAT_SX_IO
ESD HBMHuman body model--2000V
ESD CDMCharged device model--500V
Recommended Operating Conditions​
SymbolDescriptionMin.Nom.Max.UnitNote
3V3_SLoRa chip and IO pins supply voltage2.03.33.7VConnected internally to VBAT_SX and VBAT_SX_IO

Mechanical Characteristics​

Board Dimensions​

Figure 3 shows the dimensions and the mechanical drawing of the RAK13300 module.

Figure 3: RAK13300 WisBlock LPWAN Dimensions
WisConnector PCB Layout​
Figure 4: WisConnector PCB Footprint and Recommendations

Schematic Diagram​

Connector​
Figure 5: RAK13300 Module WisConnector
Oscillator​
Figure 6: RAK13300 Oscillator
SX1262​
Figure 7: RAK13300 Module WisConnector
NOTE
  • Uses DC-DC Converter as default.
  • J1 is an IPEX Connector for LoRa antenna.

Certification​

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ukca