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RN2903

Status: In Production

Features:

  • On-board LoRaWAN™ Class A protocol stack
  • ASCII command interface over UART
  • Compact form factor 17.8 x 26.7 x 3 mm
  • Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
  • Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) over UART
  • 14 GPIO for control, status, and ADC
  • Highly integrated module with MCU, crystal, EUI-64 Node Identity Serial EEPROM, Radio transceiver with analog front end, and matching circuitry
  • Environmentally friendly, RoHS compliant
  • FCC and IC Certified
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Device Overview

Summary

The RN2903 is a fully-certified 915 MHz module based on wireless LoRa® technology.  The RN2903 utilizes a unique spread spectrum modulation within the Sub-GHz band to enable long range, low power, and high network capacity. 

The module's embedded LoRaWAN™ Class A protocol enables seamless connectivity to any LoRaWAN compliant network infrastructure, whether public or privately deployed.  The module is specifically designed for ease of use, which shortens development time and speeds time to market.  LoRa technology is ideal for battery-operated sensors and low power applications such as IoT, M2M, Smart City, Sensor networks, Industrial automation, and more.

Additional Features
    • On-board LoRaWAN™ Class A protocol stack
    • ASCII command interface over UART
    • Compact form factor 17.8 x 26.7 x 3 mm
    • Castellated SMT pads for easy and reliable PCB mounting
    • Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) over UART
    • 14 GPIO for control, status, and ADC
    • Highly integrated module with MCU, crystal, EUI-64 Node Identity Serial EEPROM, Radio transceiver with analog front end, and matching circuitry
    • Environmentally friendly, RoHS compliant
    • FCC and IC Certified
      Parametrics
      Name
      Value
      Type
      Sub-GHz
      Output Power (dBm)
      18.50
      Host Interface
      UART
      Pin Count
      47
      Package
      Surface mount module
      IO Pins
      14
      RF Module
      Yes
      RF Transceiver
      Yes
      Operating Temperature Range
      -40 to 85
      Frequency Range
      915 MHz
      Input Sensitivity (mVpp)
      -146
      Rx Input Sensitivity (dB)
      -146
      TX Current Consumption
      124 mA (max)
      RX Current Consumption
      13.5 mA

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      Data Sheet

      RN2903 LoRa Technology Transceiver Module Data Sheet
      02/15/2019
      1206KB

      Brochures

      RN2903 LoRa Modem
      10/04/2018
      442KB

      Certifications

      RN2903 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization
      07/13/2017
      439KB
      RN2903 IC Certification
      06/08/2016
      211KB
      RN2903A Taiwan NCC Certification
      12/15/2017
      3340KB

      Software

      LoRa Technology Mote (OLED version) Source Code
      06/08/2016
      16127KB

      Gerber Files

      RN2483/RN2903 PICtail Gerber Files
      08/25/2015
      1738KB

      Software

      LoRa Development Suite for Linux
      05/18/2016
      169950KB
      LoRa Development Suite for Mac OS
      05/20/2016
      186798KB
      LoRa Development Suite for Windows
      05/23/2016
      176083KB
      RN2903 Firmware v1.0.3
      10/20/2017
      116KB
      RN2903 Firmware v1.0.5
      01/23/2019
      116KB

      User Guides

      LoRa Technology Evaluation Suite User's Guide
      06/08/2016
      6070KB
      LoRa Technology Mote User's Guide
      06/08/2016
      460KB
      LoRaWAN Library Plug-in for MPLAB Code Configurator User's Guide
      01/17/2017
      2892KB
      RN2903 LoRa Technology Module Command Reference User's Guide
      01/11/2019
      416KB
      RN2903 LoRa Technology PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board User's Guide
      10/14/2015
      3707KB

      Development Environment

      • Demo & Evaluation Boards
      • Application Examples
      Demo & Evaluation Boards
      RN2903 LoRa(R) Technology Mote
      RN2903 LoRa(R) Technology Mote ( DM164139 )

      The RN2903 LoRa® Mote is a LoRaWAN™ Class A end-device based on the RN2903 LoRa modem. As a standalone battery-powered node, the Mote provides a convenient platform to quickly demonstrate the long-range capabilities of the modem, as well as to verify inter-operability when connecting to LoRaWAN v1.0 compliant gateways and infrastructure.

      The Mote includes light...

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      LoRa(R) Technology Evaluation Kit - 900
      LoRa(R) Technology Evaluation Kit - 900 ( DV164140-2 )

      The LoRa® Network Evaluation Kit makes it easy for customers to test LoRa technology, range and data rate. The full-featured gateway board includes an LCD screen, SD Card for Config Data, Ethernet connection, 915 MHz antenna, and full-band capture radios. The Gateway evaluation kit also includes two RN2903 Mote boards (Part # ...

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      RN2903 PICtail(TM)/PICtail Plus Daughter Board
      RN2903 PICtail(TM)/PICtail Plus Daughter Board ( RN-2903-PICTAIL )

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      RoHS Information

      Part Number
      Device Weight (g)
      Shipping Weight (Kg)
      Lead Count
      Package Type
      Package Width
      Solder Composition
      JEDEC Indicator
      RoHS
      China EFUP
      RN2903-I/RM095
      4.660000
      47
      MODULE
      27x18x3.1mm
      NiAu
      e4
      RN2903A-I/RM097
      4.660000
      47
      MODULE
      27x18x3.1mm
      NiAu
      e4
      RN2903A-I/RM098
      4.660000
      47
      MODULE
      27x18x3.1mm
      NiAu
      e4
      RN2903A-I/RM103
      4.660000
      47
      MODULE
      27x18x3.1mm
      NiAu
      e4
      RN2903A-I/RM105
      4.660000
      47
      MODULE
      27x18x3.1mm
      NiAu
      e4
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      Shipping Weight = Device Weight + Packing Material weight. Please contact sales office if device weight is not available.

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