LoRa2012 Wireless Communication Module

Name: LoRa2012 Wireless Communication Module
Brand: G-NiceRF
SKU: LoRa2012
Availability: InStock

The LoRa2012 module is based on Semtech's LR2012 chip, which integrates the fourth-generation LoRa® IP core and supports sub-GHz and ISM frequency bands. It is fully backward compatible with previous LoRa devices, ensuring seamless interoperability with LoRaWAN® networks.

The LoRa2012 is manufactured and tested using a strictly lead-free process and complies with the RoHS and REACH environmental standards.

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DESCRIPTION
FEATURES&APPLICATION
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
PIN DEFINITION
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS（UNIT:MM）

Parameters	Test condition	Min.	Typ.	Max	Unit
Voltage range		1.8	3.3	3.6	V
Operating Temperature		-40	25	85	℃
Maximum Input Signal			10		dBm
Current Consumption
Transmit Current	@433MHz		< 110		mA
Transmit Current	@868/915MHz		< 120		mA
Receive Current	@3.3V,@DCDC,Sub-GHz		< 6		mA
Receive Current	@3.3V,@LDO,Sub-GHz		< 9.3		mA
Sleep Current	@3.3V		≤2		uA
RF Parameters
Frequency Range	@433MHz	400		460	MHz
	@470MHz	470		510	MHz
	@868MHz	850		890	MHz
	@915MHz	900		940	MHz
Transmit Power	@Sub-GHz	19	21	22	dBm
Receive Sensitivity	BW=62.5KHz, SF=12 @Sub-GHz		-143		dBm
Receive Sensitivity	BW=125KHz, SF=10 @Sub-GHz		-136		dBm
Frequency Error	@Crystal		10		ppm
Frequency Error	@TCXO		0.5		ppm
Modulation Rate (@sub-GHz)	@LoRa	0.0458		125	Kbps
	@FRLC	260		2600	Kbps
	@FSK,@863-2.5GHz	0.5		2000	Kbps
Modulation Rate (@sub-GHz)	@LoRa	0.0458		125	Kbps
Modulation Rate (@sub-GHz)	@FSK,@433MHz-960MHz	0.476		101.5	Kbps

Features

Sub-GHz Bands: 433/470/868/915MHz (Customizable range: 150~960 MHz)
Transmission distance: >5000 meters at sub-GHz in open area
Sub-GHz reception sensitivity: up to -143dBm@BW=62.5 KHz, SF=12
Built-in electrostatic protection circuit
LoRa: modulation rate up to 125 kbps
4th Generation LoRa IP technology
Simultaneous reception with multiple Spreading Factors (SF)
Enhanced CAD (Channel Activity Detection)
Higher frequency offset tolerance (for harsh RF environments).
Supports multiple communication protocols
Transmit power is adjustable, up to 22dBm
Sleep current ≤ 2µA
Receive current < 7mA

Applications

Drones/UAV Applications
Smart home/Smart agriculture
Remote irrigation
Industrial manufacturing

LoRa2012 typical application circuit diagram with SPI interface, antenna, 3.3V power, RESET, BUSY and DIO pins

LoRa2012 LoRa wireless module pin definition showing pins 1 to 16, SPI pins, antenna, power and GPIO interfaces

Pin NO.	Pin name	I/O	Description
1,8,10	GND		Connect to the negative power supply.
2	MISO	O	SPI data output
3	MOSI	I	SPI data input
4	SCK	I	SPI clock input
5	NSS	I	SPI chip select input
6	RESET	I	Reset trigger input, refer to the chip datasheet for details.
7	NC
9	ANTA ANT		@sub-GHz band antenna interface, external 50-ohm antenna.
11	DIO5	IO	Multipurpose digital interface, refer to the chip datasheet for details.
12	DIO6	IO	Multipurpose digital interface, refer to the chip datasheet for details.
13	+3.3V	O	Connect to the positive power supply.
14	DIO9	IO	Multipurpose digital interface, refer to the chip datasheet for details.
15	DIO8	IO	Multipurpose digital interface, refer to the chip datasheet for details.
16	BUSY	O	Used for status indication, refer to the chip datasheet for details.