Multitech cost effective LoRa IoT module - xDot

The MultiConnect  xDot™ is a Low Cost, secure, CE/FCC/RCM certified, ARM mbed™ programmable, low-power RF module, that provides long-range, low bit rate M2M data connectivity to sensors, industrial equipment and remote appliances.

The MultiConnect xDot is LoRaWAN™ 1.0x compliant, providing bi-directional data communication up to 10 miles / 15 km line-of-sight and 1-3 miles / 2 km into buildings**, using sub-GHz ISM bands in Australia, North America and Europe. xDots bring intelligence, reduced complexity and a lower overall bill of material cost to the very edge of the network while supporting a variety of electronic interfaces to connect just about any “Thing” for years on battery power.

With In-build MCU at xDot, customer could customise their solutions and simply the design to offer a time to market solutions.

Feature

·         Cortex M3 STM32 MCU; 32MHz clock speed, 256KB Flash and 32KB RAM

·         Frequency: 860-1020MHz

·         Ultra Low power; around 1.9uA@ sleep mode; Tx: 13mA

·         Ultra long range operation, 2-5km typical in dense urban and 16km+ in suburban.

·         Link budget on 0dBi antenna, 145dB point to multiple points (NA); 147dB point to point.

·         Data rates (300bps to 50kbps)

·         Customer programmable via ARM mbed libraries (256KB Flash available)

·         Interfaces: Up to 19 Digital I/O, 11 Analog Inputs, 2 DAC Outputs, I2C, SPI, Wake Pin, Reset Pin, Full UART, MBED / simple UART (RX & TX only)

·         AT-style control command supported

·         Available in Australia frequency 918-925MHz.

·         Transparent interfaces for RS232, RS485 cable replacement applications.

·         Run for years on batteries

The MultiConnect® xDot, 900MHz LoRa based RF module are available from Elecom Electronics Supply, the ANZ local wireless and communications supplier.