RFM95/96/97/98

Part: RFM95/96/97/98(W) from Hope RF

Type: LoRa Transceiver Module

Key Specs:

• Maximum link budget: 168 dB
• Constant RF output power: +20 dBm (100 mW)
• High efficiency PA output power: +14 dBm
• Programmable bit rate: up to 300 kbps
• High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm
• IIP3: -12.5 dBm
• Low RX current: 10.3 mA
• Register retention current: 200 nA
• Synthesizer resolution: 61 Hz
• Dynamic Range RSSI: 127 dB

Features:

• LoRaTM Modem
• Excellent blocking immunity
• Fully integrated synthesizer
• FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK, LoRaTM and OOK modulation
• Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery
• Preamble detection
• Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC
• Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC
• Built-in temperature sensor and low battery indicator

Applications:

• Automated Meter Reading
• Home and Building Automation
• Wireless Alarm and Security Systems
• Industrial Monitoring and Control
• Long range Irrigation Systems

Package:

• Module: 16x16mm

• LoRaTM Modem.
• 168 dB maximum link budget.
• +20 dBm 100 mW constant RF output vs. V supply.
• +14 dBm high efficiency PA.
• Programmable bit rate up to 300 kbps.
• High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm.
• Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12.5 dBm.
• Excellent blocking immunity.
• Low RX current of 10.3 mA, 200 nA register retention.
• Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz.
• FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK, LoRaTM and OOK modulation.
• Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery.
• Preamble detection.
• 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI.
• Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC.
• Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC.
• Built-in temperature sensor and low battery indicator.
• Modue Size:16*16mm

• Automated Meter Reading.
• Home and Building Automation.
• Wireless Alarm and Security Systems.
• Industrial Monitoring and Control
• Long range Irrigation Systems

• 1. General Description 1
• 1.1. Simplified Block Diagram 9
• 1.2. Product Versions 10
• 1.3. Pin Diagram 10
• 1.4. Pin Description 11
• 1. Electrical Characteristics 12
• 2.1. ESD Notice 12
• 2.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings 12
• 2.3. Operating Range 12

• 4.2.13. Packet Mode 66
• 4.2.14. io-homecontrol® Compatibility Mode 74
• 4.3.
  SPI Interface 75
• 1. RFM95/96/97/98(W) Analog & RF Frontend Electronics 76
• 5.1.
  Power Supply Strategy 76
• 5.2.
  Low Battery Detector 76
• 5.3.
  Frequency Synthesis 76
• 5.3.1. Crystal Oscillator 76
• 5.3.2. CLKOUT Output 77
• 5.3.3. PLL 77
• 5.3.4. RC Oscillator 77
• 5.4.
  Transmitter Description 78
• 5.4.1. Architecture Description 78
• 5.4.2. RF Power Amplifiers 78
• 5.4.3. High Power +20 dBm Operation 79
• 5.4.4. Over Current Protection 80
• 5.5.
  Receiver Description 80
• 5.5.1. Overview 80
• 5.5.2. Receiver Enabled and Receiver Active States 80
• 5.5.3. Automatic Gain Control In FSK/OOK Mode 80
• 5.5.4. RSSI in FSK/OOK Mode 81
• 5.5.5. RSSI in LoRaTM Mode 82
• 5.5.6. Channel Filter 82
• 5.5.7. Temperature Measurement 83
• 1. Description of the Registers 84
• 6.1.
  Register Table Summary 84
• 6.2.
  FSK/OOK Mode Register Map 87
• 6.3.
  Band Specific Additional Registers 100
• 6.4.
  LoRaTM Mode Register Map 102
• 1. Application Information 108
• 7.1.
  Crystal Resonator Specification 108
• 7.2.
  Reset of the Chip 108
• 7.2.1. POR 108
• 7.2.2. Manual Reset 109
• 7.3.
  Top Sequencer: Listen Mode Examples 109
• 7.3.1. Wake on Preamble Interrupt 109
• 7.3.2. Wake on SyncAddress Interrupt 112
• 7.4.
  Top Sequencer: Beacon Mode 115
• 7.4.1. Timing diagram 115

• 7.4.2. Sequencer Configuration 115
• 7.5. Example CRC Calculation 117
• 7.6. Example Temperature Reading 118
• 1. Packaging Information 119
• 8.1. Package Outline Drawing 119
• 8.2. Recommended Land Pattern 120

• Table 1. RFM95/96/97/98(W) Device Variants and Key Parameters 10
• Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings 12
• Table 3. Operating Range 12
• Table 4. Power Consumption Specification 13
• Table 5. Frequency Synthesizer Specification 13
• Table 6. FSK/OOK Receiver Specification 14
• Table 7. Transmitter Specification 15
• Table 8. LoRa Receiver Specification. 17
• Table 9. Digital Specification 19
• Table 10. Example LoRaTM Modem Performances 22
• Table 11. Range of Spreading Factors 24
• Table 12. Cyclic Coding Overhead 24
• Table 13. LoRaTM Operating Mode Functionality 31
• Table 14. LoRa CAD Consumption Figures 40
• Table 15. DIO Mapping LoRaTM Mode 41
• Table 16. Bit Rate Examples 42
• Table 17. Preamble Detector Settings 48
• Table 18. RxTrigger Settings to Enable Timeout Interrupts 49
• Table 19. Basic Transceiver Modes 50
• Table 20. Receiver Startup Time Summary 51
• Table 21. Receiver Startup Options 54
• Table 22. Sequencer States 55
• Table 23. Sequencer Transition Options 56
• Table 24. Sequencer Timer Settings 58
• Table 25. Status of FIFO when Switching Between Different Modes of the Chip 62
• Table 26. DIO Mapping, Continuous Mode 64
• Table 27. DIO Mapping, Packet Mode 64
• Table 28. CRC Description 72
• Table 29. Power Amplifier Mode Selection Truth Table 78
• Table 30. High Power Settings 79
• Table 31. Operating Range, +20dBm Operation 79
• Table 32. Operating Range, +20dBm Operation 79
• Table 33. Trimming of the OCP Current 80
• Table 34. LNA Gain Control and Performances 81
• Table 35. RssiSmoothing Options 82
• Table 36. Available RxBw Settings 82
• Table 37. Registers Summary 84
• Table 38. Register Map 87
• Table 39. Low Frequency Additional Registers 100

Stresses above the values listed below may cause permanent device failure. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods may affect device reliability.

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Table 49 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Note Specific ratings apply to +20 dBm operation (see Section 5.4.3).

The RFM95/96/97/98(W) is available as shown in Figure 56