RM-UPLYNX-E003 version 1.0
Uplynx-M-RCZ24
Module
Users Manual
M2COMMUNICATION Inc.
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15F-1, No.32, Gaotie 2nd Road,
Zhubei City,
Hsinchu County 302,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Rev Date
1.0 04/20/2017
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Revision Control
Description of Change
Released
Approved
Charles Lee
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
I.
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
II.
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter tests will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains FCC ID: 2AFXU8001UX36LDRZ24”
The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.
Manual Information to the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
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Table of Contents
1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 9
2 Product Features ................................................................................. 9
3 Functional Description .........................................................................10
4 Pin Assignment and Package Mechanicals .........................................11
5 Electrical Specifications ......................................................................13
6 Preloaded Software ............................................................................16
6.1
Sigfox Verified AT command ........................................................................................ 16
6.2
Special Notes for Sigfox AT command interface ........................................................... 18
6.3
Bootloader ..................................................................................................................... 18
6.4
Device ID, KEY and Portable access code ...................................................................... 19
7 Transmission Power and Current Consumption ..................................19
7.1
Transmission Power vs. Input Voltage .......................................................................... 19
7.2
Current Profile and Measurement ................................................................................. 20
8 Application Information ........................................................................21
8.1
Mounting Considerations .............................................................................................. 21
8.2
Recommended connection to essential pins ................................................................. 21
8.3
Switch ON and OFF procedure ...................................................................................... 22
8.4
RF power and current measurement. ............................................................................ 22
8.5
RF Grounding for FCC compliance ................................................................................. 22
8.6
Recommended Antenna ................................................................................................ 23
9 Certification .........................................................................................23
10 Order Information ................................................................................23
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List of Figures
Figure 4-1 Bottom view of module ......................................................................................... 11
Figure 4-2 Module Pinout........................................................................................................ 12
Figure 7-1 Current Profile ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 8-1 Typical Application Circuit ...................................................................................... 22
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List of Tables
Table 5-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................... 13
Table 5-2 Recommended Operating Conditions ..................................................................... 13
Table 5-3 DC Current Characteristics ...................................................................................... 13
Table 5-4 Transmitter RF Performance ................................................................................... 13
Table 5-5 Synthesizer Specification ......................................................................................... 14
Table 5-6 32kHz RC Oscillator Specification ............................................................................ 14
Table 5-7 24MHz Crystal Oscillator Specification ................................................................... 15
Table 5-8 Pin IO Voltage ......................................................................................................... 15
Table 6-1 AT Command Set ..................................................................................................... 18
Table 7-1 Recommended Pin Connections ............................................................................. 19
Table 8-1 Recommended Pin Connections ............................................................................. 21
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Product Overview
The UPLYNX-M-RCZ24 is a Sigfox Verified modem module for the low power wide area network
(LPWAN) market. It is designed with M2COMM’s Uplynx M2C8001 SOC. The module was designed for high performance, high quality, small form factor and a low cost. The design is fully compliant with FCC part 15.209. The Sigfox application is ported over the Uplynx M2C8001 and executed at high efficiency using its internal 32bit core processor. Every module is preloaded with Sigfox application software and module specific ID/KEY/PAC as specified by the Sigfox network system. The preloaded software also includes a bootloader which allows software updates or future user application development.
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Product Features
Sigfox Verified
TM
RF modem (reference design fully certified)
Frequency range: 902.1375-904.6625 MHz
Maximum output power: 22dBm typical
Current consumption: 170mA continuous wave, 130mA AT$SB at [email protected]
Operating Voltage: 3.4V to 5.5V (2.5V min for 20dBm+ transmission power)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 80°C
Module enabling pin (POW_EN)
0.05µA OFF current
LGA 29 24mm x 13.5mm (RF IPEX connector) Land Grid Array
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Functional Description
The core of the Uplynx-M-RCZ24 module is the Uplynx M2C8001 SOC. The module design is based on the M2C8001 Sigfox Verified
TM
reference design. The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 has 6 sets of analogue/digital multi-function pins and digital only multi-function pins. Each multi-function pin can be configured by the user.
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 communicates with the host MCU over a UART interface. The preloaded
UART interface firmware is configured at 9600bps baud rate, 8-bit data, no parity bit, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
The STATUS pin indicates the activity of the Sigfox AT command interface. The module is switched ON and OFF with the POW_EN pin. In OFF mode, the module current consumption can be cut to its minimum (0.05µA) for longer battery operating time, an essential requirement for Sigfox where modem activity is very low.
The RF output is a 50Ω IPEX connector and the whole module is shielded for best spurious containment.
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Pin Assignment and Package Mechanicals
Dimension mm
A
24
B C D
Dimension mm
H
1.0
TYP.
J
4.1
K
3.3
L
5.9
Pad Length: 1.68 TYP.
Maximum thickness: 3.0
Figure 4-1 Bottom view of module
PCB Layout and Gerber files are available upon request
E
13.5 4.6 7.65 2.25 4.6
M
14
F
N
4.5
G
1.8
TYP.
P
3.9
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Pad Name
VDD
VSS
VLDO
RESET_N
POW_EN
UART_TX
UART_RX
TX_OUT
GPIO [0:5]
STATUS
JDAT I
JCLK I
Figure 4-2 Module Pinout
I
O
IO
I
I
O
IO Description
VDD Power
GND GND
O Operating voltage monitor point
Reset: When asserted LOW sets module to INITIAL state
Enable: Logic low for Disable; Logic high for Enable
UART Tx data (9600bps)
UART Rx data (9600bps)
50Ω antenna output
Reserved
O
Logic High: AT Command Interface ready
Logic Low: Module busy
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
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Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Power (VDD)
Voltage on GPIO
Storage Temperature
Maximum soldering temperature
Min
-0.3
-0.3
-40
Max Unit
5.5 V
3.6
140
250
V
°C
°C
Table 5-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
VDD
Operating Temperature
Min
3.4
-40
Max
5.5
80
Table 5-2 Recommended Operating Conditions
Unit
V
°C
Parameter
Off mode
Sigfox Tx mode 902MHz 22dBm @5V
Min Typ.
0.05
170
Table 5-3 DC Current Characteristics
Max
1
Unit
µA mA
Parameter
Output power
Harmonics conducted 915MHz 22dBm output
Output Power deviation vs Input voltage
(2.6V ~5.5V)
Min Typ.
22
Max
23
Unit dBm
FCC Compatible dBm
Table 5-4 Transmitter RF Performance
1 dB
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Parameter
Reference Frequency
Frequency Range: High band
In-Band Phase Noise Floor
Phase Noise @ 1MHz Offset from Carrier
Settling time from power on
Lock Time
Min
902.1375
Typ.
24
-89.77
Table 5-5 Synthesizer Specification
Parameter
Calibrated frequency
Frequency accuracy after calibration
Supply voltage coefficient
Note
±5% course calibration
With software offset adjustment routine
Frequency drift when supply voltage changes after calibration
Initial calibration time
Min Typ.
32.768
+10
2.5
Max
904.6625
-104
100
30
Unit
MHz
MHz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz
µs
µs
Max
±1
Unit kHz
%
%/V ms
Table 5-6 32kHz RC Oscillator Specification
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Parameter
Crystal
Frequency
Condition/Note
Crystal
Frequency accuracy requirement
This is the total tolerance including a) initial tolerance b) crystal loading c) aging d) temperature dependence
The acceptable crystal tolerance depends on RF frequency and channel spacing / bandwidth
Startup time
Min Typ.
±
24
20
Table 5-7 24MHz Crystal Oscillator Specification
Max
2
Unit
MHz ppm ms
Parameter
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage
Threshold point
Output High Voltage
Output Low Voltage
Schmitt Trigger Low to High Threshold Point
Schmitt Trigger High to Low Threshold Point
Input Leakage Current
Pull up resistor
Pull down resistor
Output current drive
Min
-0.3
2
1.36
2.4
1.56
1.1
42k
34k
Table 5-8 Pin IO Voltage
Typ.
1.45
1.66
1.19
59k
54k
Max
0.8
3.6
1.55
0.4
1.76
1.27
±10
88k
92k
20
Unit
V
V
V
µA
Ω
Ω mA
V
V
V
V
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Preloaded Software
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 is loaded with the following software prior shipping:
1.
Sigfox Verified
TM
Application
2.
Bootloader
3.
Device ID, KEY and Portable Access Code (PAC)
More detailed information can be found in document “RM-UPLYNX-E001: Uplynx AT Command
GUI and EasyAT User Guide”
6.1
Sigfox Verified AT command
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 is designed to be compliant with the Sigfox uplink specification. The Sigfox
Verified
TM
AT command set is a standard deliverable and is used to access the network. For API interface request, please contact our sales representatives.
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 communicates with the host MCU over a UART interface. The UART interface is configured at 9600bps baud rate, 8-bit data, no parity bit, 1 stop bit and no flow control. When the AT command interface is running at startup, the pin STATUS will be pulled high.
The following AT commands are supported.
Command
AT$302=pwr
AT$302?
AT$400=v1,v2,v3,v4
Description
Set Tx power
Get current TX power
Set Sigfox configuration word for RCZ2 and RCZ4 settings
Value
Pwr = Tx power [14 to 22]
Return Current transmission power setting v1 = config_words_0 v2 = config_words_1 v3 = config_words_2 v4 = default FCC Channel
AT$400?
AT$410=mode
Inquire the Sigfox configuration words
Enable Public Key for emulator mode
Mode: 0-normal mode; 1- Public key enabled (emulator mode)
AT$SB=bitvalue
AT$SF=frame
AT$RC
AT$ID?
AT$PAC?
AT$IF=freq
AT$IF?
AT$CW= freq, mode
Send a bit value of 0 or 1 Bitvalue = 0/1
Send payload data, 1 to 12 bytes
Frame: data bytes (0,1,2,3…C,D,E,F) to be sent, 12 byte maximum
SIGFOX_API_reset
Get device ID
Get device PAC
Set transmission frequency in Hz
Inquire current frequency setting
Test mode with continuous wave emission return ID return PAC e.g. 868000000
Return frequency in Hz
Freq: 868000000 mode: 0-disable; 1-enable
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AT$CM= packetlength
AT$V?
Test mode with random data packet at fixed frequency
Read firmware information
AT$O=mode, standard Open Sigfox API library
Packet length = number of bytes to be transmitted (1~26)
Mode: 1 to load Sigfox library
Standard: 1-RCZ1; 2-RCZ2; 4-RCZ4
Standard: 1-RCZ1; 2-RCZ2; 4-RCZ4 AT$RCZ=standard
AT$RCZ?
AT$O?
AT$OOB?
AT$FW=mode
AT$GPIODIR=gpio, val
AT$GPI=gpio
AT$GPO=gpio, val
AT$FEAT=page
AT$SIO=port
Sigfox library regional setting
Inquire Sigfox library regional setting
Inquire Sigfox API library open or not
Get operation condition
Firmware update mode
Set GPIO pin direction.
Return GPIO value
Set GPIO output high or output low
Erase flash page
Scan GPIO input values and execute relevant flash
Standard: 1-RCZ1; 2-RCZ2; 4-RCZ4
Mode: 1 to load Sigfox library standard: 0(EU)/1(US)
Return values:
[Battery voltage before active transmission in mV]
[Battery voltage during active transmission in mV]
[10x silicon temperature ] e.g.
2650 [battery voltage 2.65V before transmission]
2550 [battery voltage 2.55V during transmission]
270 [27C silicon temperature]
0: normal mode
1: update firmware with UART at
115200
After asserting the command, the device needs to be rebooted into
XMODEM mode with UART speed of
115200bps. New binary can be loaded via XMODEM protocol over
UART. gpio = 1-GPIO0; 2-GPIO1; … , 6-
GPIO5 val: 0-input (weak pull high); 1output (input float) gpio = 1-GPIO0; 2-GPIO1; … , 6-
GPIO5 gpio = 1-GPIO0; 2-GPIO1; … , 6-
GPIO5 val: 0(output low)/1(output high)
Page: 0 ~ 13 [EasyAT Commander related]
Port: 6-bit input for GPIO0 to GPIO5.
A “1” represents the relevant GPIO
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AT$IFVTH=voltage page
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Set battery detection voltage threshold
No operation delay input will be scanned. [EasyAT
Commander related] e.g. port =
“100000”, GPIO0 value is scanned and either GPIO0_Input(High) or
GPIO0_input(Low) flash page will be executed [EasyAT Commander related]
Voltage supply is measured and the
AT command on page 12 or page 13 will be executed if the voltage is lower and higher than the threshold respectively [EasyAT Commander related]
Count: number of 100ms delays AT$DLY=count
Table 6-1 AT Command Set
6.2
Special Notes for Sigfox AT command interface
To load the Sigfox library for specific region X, one should set (AT$RCZ) and confirm
(AT$RCZ?) the value stored for RCZ then execute AT$O=1,X
The configuration set by the following AT commands will be stored on flash and the value will be retained even after power off o Transmitting frequency (i.e. AT$IF) o Transmitting power (i.e. AT$302) o Sigfox configuration word (i.e. AT$400) o The following setting must be loaded to ensure normal Sigfox network activity:
RCZ2: AT$IF=902200000, AT$400=1,0,0,1
o Set RCZ region by AT$RCZ
6.3
Bootloader
The preloaded bootloader allows the user to reprogram the flash in the SOC. To enter the firmware update mode, user can
I.
Pull pin 16 low at startup (i.e. the STATUS pin of module)
On start up, the bootloader polls the module “STATUS” pin which is pin 16 of the SOC. If the pin is logically low, the UART on the SOC is configured as 115200bps and the bootloader is waiting for firmware via XMODEM. User can then upload the application binary file to the SOC via XMODEM. Details can be found in “RM-UPLYNX-E001: Uplynx
AT Command GUI and EasyAT User Guide”. The application will be stored at the application startup address and be uploaded after the system is rebooted. Details can be found in the “Uplynx Software Development Kit User Guide”. Since the “STATUS” pin is an output pin at normal operation, it is important to ensure the pin is NOT pulled down by the application circuit during normal startup.
II.
Enter AT$FW=1 when the Sigfox verified AT command interface is uploaded, the module enters XMODEM mode after the AT$FW command is asserted. The speed of UART is
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RM-UPLYNX-E003 version 1.0 configurable to 115200bps. The new firmware is to be transmitted via XMODEM protocol over UART and will be installed automatically. Upon successful update, the new firmware will be uploaded on the next reboot. Details can be found in “RM-UPLYNX-
E001: Uplynx AT Command GUI and EasyAT User Guide”
6.4
Device ID, KEY and Portable access code
As part of the Sigfox operation requirements, each Sigfox device must be assigned a unique identification number (ID), encryption key (KEY) and portable access code (PAC). This information is preloaded in the module and only the ID and PAC can be read via AT command.
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Transmission Power and Current Consumption
7.1
Transmission Power vs. Input Voltage
VDD
3
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
5
4.5
4
3.9
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.16
21.96
21.75
902.2MHz
Power
Current
(Continuous Wave)
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
170.6
170.6
170.6
170.6
21.53
20.31
21.06
20.8
20.5
20.1
170.6
170.6
170.6
170.6
170.6
167.5
163.4
159.6
155.9
152.5
149.3
146.1
142
135.8
Table 7-1 Recommended Pin Connections
The current consumption of the Uplynx-M-RCZ24 is measured and data is presented as a reference. The current is measured using the evaluation kit for Uplynx-M-RCZ24. Current through J2 is measured by a Tektronix MDO3104 and a TCPA300. The module is configured for
RCZ2 and AT$SB=1 is executed to send a bit.
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Current Profile and Measurement
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Figure 7-1 Current Profile
VDD @ 5V, 902.2MHz
Output Power
AT$302 to give
14dBm
16dBm
18dBm
20dBm
22dBm
Standby Current (waiting for AT command)
Average current between packets (waiting period + calibration + packet preparation)
Current
Average Current consumption AT$SB=1
59.3mA
70.6mA
83mA
124mA
132mA
2.5mA
14.5mA
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Application Information
8.1
Mounting Considerations
Please note this module is designed for inclusion in an embedded design.
If you need an offthe-shelf solution you can purchase one of the Uplynx-M-RCZx Evaluation boards.
Surface mount board layout is a critical portion of the total design. The footprint for the module must be the correct size to ensure proper solder connection interface between the board and the module. With the correct pad geometry, the module will self align when subjected to a solder reflow process.
User should surface mount the module onto their hosting PCB with all pads soldered properly.
All the control signal and ground pads must be connected properly to ensure correct operation.
8.2
Recommended connection to essential pins
PIN Recommendation
TX_OUT
VSS
STATUS
The 50Ω RF output should be connected to a pi/T antenna matching circuit for potential antenna tuning. An ESD diode could be placed at the antenna port to protect the product against an ESD event induced due to human activity.
The RF performance relies strongly on a good quality ground. It is recommended to use a ground plane if possible or thick and close ground traces are required to minimize radiation and ensure the best RF performance
Can be connected to the host processor to detect module status or the pin can lead to a status LED for displaying purposes
VDD The voltage supply can come directly from a cell, ac adapter or USB. A decoupling capacitor of size 10µF placed close to the 5V input is recommended. The allowable voltage at this power input is below 5.5V and above 2.6V.
POW_EN It is connected to a host processor to switch on and off the modem module.
RST_N This can be tied to a universal reset pin or the host processor. It is internally pulled high to VLDO. In other words, RST_N only works when
VLDO
POW_EN is set high. A 10µF capacitor would be recommended in place close to the module pin in case the supply voltage to the module. The pull high resistance onto pin RESET_N from the system must be smaller than
50k Ω to ensure proper module startup.
This is the output of the internal LDO of the module. This voltage supply is used by the module RF system and it is highly recommended to leave this pin unconnected. In case this supply is used by another part of the system, a 1µF capacitor is recommended to be put close to the module.
Table 8-1 Recommended Pin Connections
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Figure 8-1 Typical Application Circuit
8.3
Switch ON and OFF procedure
To ensure proper operation, POW_EN must be asserted high after 5V has settled then wait for
5ms before AT commands can be passed down the UART interface. The settling time is required for the LDO and crystal oscillator to settle to their operating conditions. A software routine can be used to poll the status of STATUS pin before any actual payload is passed to the module.
After switching the module OFF, by pulling POW_EN low, it is highly recommended that the system should wait for at least 10ms before another attempt to power ON.
8.4
RF power and current measurement.
The Uplynx M2C8001 operates from 1.8V to 3.6V and the module is designed to leave enough headroom for battery voltage variation and also provide maximum RF transmission power.
3.6V is selected.
With AT$302, the module transmission power is configured within the range of 14 to 22.
The transmission power and current consumption are measured and are shown below. The user can select an appropriate power level setting to accommodate losses.
8.5
RF Grounding for FCC compliance
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 is designed to deliver ~22dBm and is compliant to FCC emission regulations. To achieve the tight emission limitation of the restricted bands, the grounding of the module must be maintained by connecting all the ground pads to a large ground plan in the
PCB stack. It is highly recommended that the mother board be designed with dedicated ground plane which connect to all the VSS pins on the module. The VSS pads must be connected to the ground plane with a minimum of 3 vias. Decoupling capacitors must be located close to the module supply voltage. To maximize heat dissipation, the large ground pad must be connected
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RM-UPLYNX-E003 version 1.0 to the “mother” PCB. Special care must be paid to the solder mask on the mother board to ensure highest yield.
8.6
Recommended Antenna
Vendor Part number Type
Taoglas
Antenova
TI.09.B.0151
SRF2I019
Dipole antenna
ISM Flat Patch RF
Antenna
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Certification
Sigfox RCZ24 reference design certification
FCC
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Order Information
Part Number
UPLYNX-M-RCZ24
UPLYNX-M-RCZ24-1.5V*
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Description
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*Please contact our sales representatives for detail information.
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