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RAK5166 WisLink LPWAN Concentrator

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Product Description​

The RAK5166 is an LPWAN Concentrator Module with PCI Express M.2 Type 3042 form factor and Key B-M Dual Key IDs based on Semtech SX1303 and SX126X for Listen Before Talk feature, which enables easy integration into an existing router or other network equipment with LPWAN Gateway capabilities. It can be used in any embedded platform offering a free PCIe M.2 slot with USB connection. Furthermore, ZOE- M8Q GPS chip is integrated onboard.

This module is an exceptional, complete, and cost-efficient gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths, 8 x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8 x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, and 8 x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators.

It is capable of detecting an uninterrupted combination of packets at 8 different spreading factors and 10 channels with continuous demodulation of up to 16 packets. This product is best for smart metering fixed networks and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications.

Product Features​

  • Designed based on PCI Express M.2 Type 3042 form factor and Key B-M Dual Key IDs
  • SX1303 baseband processor emulates 8 x 8 channels LoRa packet detectors
  • 8x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators
  • 8x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators
  • High-speed 125/250/500 kHz LoRa demodulator
  • (G)FSK demodulator
  • 3.3 V PCI Express M.2
  • Compatible with Type 3042 Socket 2 Key B-M PCIe-based WWAN Module
  • Tx power up to 27 dBm
  • Rx sensitivity down to -139 dBm @ SF12
  • BW 125 kHz
  • Supports global license-free frequency band (EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4)
  • Supports USB interfaces
  • Listen Before Talk
  • Fine Timestamp
  • Built-in ZOE-M8Q GPS module