Murata has unveiled a combination low-power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless device for long range (LoRa) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) connectivity.
Called Type 2DT, the device combines Semtech’s LoRa edge LR1110 transceiver IC and RF components and switch as well as slow and fast clocks for LR1110 operation and a low noise amplifier. The device can be powered with a range of voltage of 1.8 and 3.6 volts and a temperature range of -40° C to 85° C.
The module is designed for a range of internet of things (IoT) asset track functions for applications like:
- Asset location
- Traceability
- Loss and theft prevention
- Logistics
- Cold chain monitoring
- Recovery and inventory management
The module allows for long-distance coverage in the 860 MHz to 930 MHz, a 22 dBm transmit path and up to 15 dBm high efficiency transmit path for low power operation.
Beyond LoRa and GNSS, the module supports long range frequency hopping spread spectrum (LR-FHSS), Gaussian frequency shift keying (GFSK) transceiver modulation options as well as GNSS low power and 802.11bgn Wi-Fi passing scanning for geolocation purposes.
