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Long Range Radio Module IMST iM980A-L

Long Range Radio Module IMST iM980A-L
  • Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz
  • Range (LoS): up to 15000 m
  • RF output power: up to +17.5 dBm
  • Sensitivity: up to -137.5 dBm

The iM980A-L is a compact and low-cost radio module that operates in the unlicensed 915 MHz band and combines a powerful Cortex-M3 controller with the new LoRa™ transceiver SX1272 of Semtech Corporation. A sensitivity of down to -137.5 dBm and a maximum output power of +17.5 dBm results in a link budget of more than 155 dB. The iM980A has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C modular approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter Statement about FCC.

The LoRaWAN protocol stack, specified by the LoRa Alliance, is based on IBM’s LMiC and IMST’s WiMOD-OS. It enables Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs) for Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Machine-to Machine (M2M) applications and supports Direct or Over The Air Activation (OTAA). It comes with the WiMOD LoRaWAN™ HCI interface and allows easy configuration. Please refer to the download section.

Application Areas

  • Automated Meter Reading
  • Home and Building Automation
  • Wireless Alarm and Security Systems
  • Industrial Monitoring and Control
  • Long Range Irrigation Systems
  • IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Smart Cities

Technical Data

  1. Frequency range:ISM Band 902 to 928 MHz
  2. Modulation:LoRa™ Spread-Spectrum
  3. Receiver sensitivity:-137.5 dBm (SF 12; SB 125 kHz, CR 4/6)-134 dBm (SF 12; SB 250 kHz, CR 4/6)-128 dBm (SF 12; SB 500 kHz, CR 4/6)
  4. RF output power:up to +19 dBm (50Ω pad)
  5. RF datarate:0.980 to 12.5 kbps
  6. RF range:up to 15000 m (line of sight)
  7. Operating voltage:2.4 V to 3.6 V
  8. Current consumption:< 1.8 μA (module in sleep, RTC running)13 mA (Rx)122 mA (Tx @ 3.0 V/ +20 dBm)
  9. Interfaces:UARTSPI*I²C*RF (LoRa™)
  10. IO's:Digital IOsAnalog Inputs
  11. Dimension (LxWxH):20 x 25 x 3.3 mm
  12. Operating temperature:-40°C to +85°C
  13. Certification:The module complies with Part 15 of the FCC RulesLoRaWAN certified

* This functionality is not part of the standard firmware.