The RAK4260: A versatile LPWAN module for your IoT applications
The RAK4260 is a complete, compact LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) module, ideal for developers of LoRaWAN® devices. It integrates a powerful microcontroller and a LoRa® transceiver in a single surface-mount package (SiP), reducing the size and cost of your IoT projects.
Key features
- High-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller: The heart of the RAK4260 is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller offering high performance for your IoT applications.
- Integrated LoRa® transceiver: The module integrates a LoRa® transceiver, enabling you to benefit from LoRaWAN®'s long-range, low-energy communication.
- Compact SiP format: By combining the microcontroller and LoRa® transceiver in a single, compact package, the RAK4260 simplifies device design and reduces time-to-market.
- Fully supported LoRaWAN® bands: the RAK4260 covers all LoRaWAN® frequency bands, from 862 MHz to 1020 MHz, so you can use it anywhere in the world.
- High precision and stability: The module features a 32 MHz temperature-compensated quartz oscillator (TXCO), guaranteeing high precision and frequency stability for reliable communication.
- High transmit power: The RAK4260 offers a maximum transmit power of 20 dBm, enabling you to achieve extended communication ranges.
- High sensitivity: With a maximum sensitivity of -136 dBm (SF12 BW125kHz), the module can receive weak signals even in harsh environments.
- Low power consumption: the RAK4260's typical receive current is just 17 mA, making it ideal for battery-powered applications.
- Rich interfaces: The module features a wide range of interfaces, including I2C, SPI, ADC, UART and GPIO, making it easy to connect sensors and other peripherals.
Benefits for LoRaWAN® developers
- Cost-effective, flexible solution: the RAK4260 is a cost-effective, flexible solution for a wide range of IoT scenarios requiring long-range communication and low power consumption.
- Rapid development and deployment: The RAK4260's compact SiP format and simplified integration enable faster development and deployment of your IoT applications.
- Full documentation and online comparison chart: You'll find full technical documentation for the RAK4260 and a comparison chart of the RAKwireless LPWAN module range on their website.
If you need a complete development solution, you can opt for the RAK4260 evaluation board, which includes the RAK4260 LoRa® module pre-welded onto the RAK4261 board, as well as the RAK5005 development board.
The RAK4260 is a versatile, cost-effective LPWAN module that offers an ideal combination of performance, compactness, low power consumption and rich functionality for your LoRaWAN® development projects.
Contact us to find out more about the RAK4260 module and how it can meet the needs of your IoT project.
