Connected Development XCVR SX126x Development Board & Reference Design

Connected Development XCVR SX126x Development Board and Reference Design incorporates a Semtech SX126x LoRa® Sub-GHz Radio Transceiver, creating a cost-effective and compact development solution for diverse, long-range wireless applications. The 915MHz XCVR boards offer a proven and pre-tested reference design and PCB layout for RF optimization. Compatible with Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 SoC and Silicon Labs’ BG21 BLE SoC, the XCVR development board and reference design includes all necessary radio design files and hands-on engineering support to ensure successful deployment.

The Connected Development XCVR SX126x Development Board and Reference Design is also offered with the Smart Home™ LLCC68 RF Transceiver.

Features

LoRa® and FSK modem
170dB maximum link budget for SX1262
+22dBm or +15dBm high-efficiency PA
Low RX current of 4.6Ma
Uses the device's internal DC/DC
Programmable bit rate up to 62.5kbps LoRa and 300kbps FSK
High sensitivity, down to -148dBm
88dB blocking immunity at 1MHz offset
Co-channel rejection of 19dB in LoRa modulation
Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery
Automatic Channel Activity Detection (CAD) with ultra-fast AFC

Mounted on an Arduino Uno carrier board, utilizes RF Integrated Passive Device for a small footprint
Software support for LoRaWAN®, Nordic Semiconductor (Zephyr and MBED), and Silicon Labs’ (BG21 BLE) SoCs
Silicon Labs tested for Amazon Sidewalk (in conjunction with Silicon Labs’ BG21 BLE SoC)
All radio design files available (schematic and board layout)
Application PCB design engineering support and component integration into the final design

Applications

SX126x
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Smart meters
- Supply chain and logistics
- Building automation
- Agricultural sensors
- Smart cities
- Retail store sensors
- Asset tracking
- Streetlights
- Parking sensors
- Environmental sensors
- Healthcare
- Safety and security sensors
- Remote control applications