lora-radio-featherwing-rfm95w-433mhz

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Adafruit LoRa Radio FeatherWing - RFM95W 433 MHz - RadioFruit

Details

• Location: Cabinet-1, Bin 24
• Category: FeatherWings
• Type: LoRa Radio FeatherWing
• Radio: RFM95W LoRa transceiver
• Frequency: 433MHz
• Form Factor: Feather-compatible wing
• Quantity: 2
• Product URL: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3232

Description

LoRa Radio FeatherWing featuring the RFM95W transceiver for 433MHz long-range wireless communication. Adds LoRa packet radio capability to any Feather board, enabling kilometer-range wireless communication with excellent penetration through obstacles. Perfect for IoT, telemetry, and remote monitoring applications.

Specifications

• Part Number: 3232
• Radio Module: RFM95W (SX127x-based)
• Frequency: 433MHz (ITU Region 1)
• Modulation: LoRa (Long Range)
• Power Output: +5 to +20 dBm (up to 100mW)
• Range: 2+ km line-of-sight with simple antennas
• Extended Range: Up to 20km with directional antennas
• Interface: SPI to Feather board
• Form Factor: Standard FeatherWing (51.0mm x 22.8mm)
• Weight: 4.8g (0.2oz)

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Features

• Long Range LoRa: Superior range compared to WiFi/Bluetooth
• Low Power: ~300µA sleep, ~120mA TX, ~40mA RX
• High Power: Up to +20dBm (100mW) transmit power
• Feather Compatible: Works with all Feather boards
• SPI Interface: Simple connection to host microcontroller
• Antenna Options: Wire antenna or uFL/SMA connectors
• Metal Shield: Protected RFM95W module with tin cover

Radio Specifications

• Technology: LoRa (Long Range) modulation
• Frequency Band: 433MHz ISM band
• Sensitivity: Down to -148dBm
• Power Output: Software selectable +5 to +20dBm
• Data Rate: 0.3 to 37.5 kbps (LoRa mode)
• Current Consumption:
  • Sleep: ~300µA
  • Receive: ~40mA
  • Transmit: ~120mA (+20dBm)

Applications

• Long-range sensor networks
• Remote telemetry systems
• Agricultural monitoring
• Environmental sensing
• Asset tracking
• Smart city applications
• Emergency communications
• Amateur radio projects

Compatibility

• All Feather Boards: ESP8266, ESP32, M0, M4, RP2040, 32u4
• Stackable: Can be used with other FeatherWings
• Libraries: Arduino RadioHead, LoRa libraries
• Protocols: Point-to-point, mesh networks, LoRaWAN

Interface Requirements

• SPI Pins: MOSI, MISO, SCK
• Control Pins: CS, RST, DIO0 (configurable)
• Power: 3.3V or 5V from Feather
• Antenna: Required for operation

Kit Contents

• 1x LoRa Radio FeatherWing with RFM95W module
• 1x Set of headers (soldering required)

Programming

• Arduino Libraries: RadioHead, LoRa, LMIC
• CircuitPython: RFM9x library support
• Protocols: Custom packets or LoRaWAN
• Configuration: Software-selectable frequency and power

Notes

• Requires antenna for operation (wire or external)
• Some wiring/configuration needed for different Feather boards
• 433MHz version for ITU Region 1 (Europe, Africa, Asia)
• Cannot communicate with 900MHz LoRa radios
• Excellent for long-range, low-power wireless projects
• Metal shield protects RFM95W module from interference

Tags

featherwing, lora, wireless, rfm95w, 433mhz, radiofruit, long-range, adafruit