Semtech Adds To Lora portfolio

Semtech has extended its LoRa portfolio with a transceiver for use in IoT  end points that provides lower power consumption, global connectivity and long range.

The LoRa Connect LR1121 is pin compatible with the current LoRa Edge devices, allowing module makers such as Murata to have a single hardware design for a wide range of applications, with global connectivity.

Likewise, integrated passive devices such as Johanson Technology can be used alongside the LoRa Connect LR1121 to offer a smaller footprint, reduce time to market and minimize design iterations.

The transceiver provides LoRaWAN connectivity for terrestrial low power wide area networks (LPWAN) operating at 470MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz; it also provides LoRa 2.4GHz and the S-band for direct connection to satellites.

New modules and reference designs, developed in partnership with Johanson and Murata are ready at launch and offer a smaller form factor, lower assembly costs and faster time to market.

Murata’s Type 2GT module, currently supporting the LoRa Edge LR1110 and LR1120 products, is also now supporting the LoRa Connect LR1121, offering a turnkey solution for lower cost assembly and faster time to market with a pre-certified LR1121 variant readily available.

Likewise, Johanson Technology’s IPD is also compatible with the LR1121 and replaces many RF passives, allowing a smaller form factor and lower assembly costs. A reference design is available now on the Semtech website to jumpstart chip down designs.

To learn more about the LoRa Connect platform, visit:

https://www.semtech.com/products/wireless-rf/lora-connect/lr1121