LPWAN Engineering Insights

A new expansion board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 integrates LoRa, 4G/5G, and Gigabit Ethernet for industrial LPWAN gateways.

• M.2 B KEY slot...

The Milesight CT100 series delivers self-powered, non-invasive current transformers with LoRaWAN integration for real-time energy monitoring in smart...

• SX1280 ToF ranging with sixth-degree polynomial + LUT calibration yields reliable estimates to 150 m.
• Outdoor trials deliver 0.94 m DRMS (LSQ) and...

Semtech joins the Z-Wave Alliance board as it positions LoRa Plus for systems requiring multiple low-power protocols on common hardware, explicitly...

LPWAN technologies stand out for low-data-rate IoT with LoRaWAN capped at 50 Kbps, contrasting sharply with higher-speed alternatives.

• LPWAN edge:...

Milesight industrial routers now feature an 8-channel LoRaWAN concentrator supporting Class A, B, and C devices with 2-5 km coverage in open terrain, directly targeting utility and energy IoT deployments.

A new LoRa and LoRaWAN simulator-cum-emulator features detailed CAD and capture effect modeling for the MAC layer, covering device classes A, B, C and OTAA activation.

The Dragino HP0D is a rugged outdoor LoRaWAN full hotspot engineered for Helium DePIN deployments, withstanding harsh weather to maintain consistent performance and longevity in varied conditions.

A data processing layer decodes heterogeneous LoRaWAN payloads and maps them into structured OPC UA models, overcoming missing semantic standards and...

Ambient IoT Networking

• 🔥 Parameterized A-IoT Networks: An A-IoT network employs active communication for IoT devices in harsh environments,...

LoRaWAN excels at long-range, low-energy links for simple infrequent data but next-generation systems require more.

• LoRa serves as the RF modulation...

A-IoT emerges as a novel device class supplementing existing network infrastructure, where devices must prioritize low power consumption without...

Hardware Developments

• 🔥 BCST Wireless Temperature Transmitters: BCST offers factory-direct wireless temperature transmitters with LoRa,...

A qualitative comparison of MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, CoAP and AMQP reveals important design choices for low-power IoT over LPWAN, extending earlier LPWAN deployment studies.

BCST's wireless temperature transmitters now support LoRa and LoRaWAN alongside 4G and NB-IoT, giving engineers flexible hardware choices for low-power industrial sensor deployments.

LoRaWAN excels for battery-powered smart metering by enabling wireless devices in unlicensed radio bands. This design supports long-range, low-power deployments ideal for utilities seeking reliable connectivity without licensed spectrum costs.

Quick Recap

• A LoRa module for Cardputer Adv was shared with specs on 868-923 MHz frequency, up to 300kbps bitrate, SPI interface, and antenna...

Silicon Labs delivers LPWAN solutions covering Wi-SUN, Z-Wave, and Amazon Sidewalk that suit developers with any level of RF expertise. This flexibility streamlines hardware selection and accelerates product development across IoT applications.

The Cap LoRa 1262 module packs SX1262 hardware for easy Cardputer Adv integration.

• Frequency range: 868–923 MHz for regional LoRa flexibility
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The UG67 is a robust 8-channel outdoor LoRaWAN gateway built around the SX1302 LoRa chip and high-performance quad-core CPU, targeting industrial and smart city use cases.