RFM6601 V1.11 LORA Module RFM6601 Datasheet 1 RFM6601 V1.11 1. Overview The RFM6601 module includes a general LoRa wireless communication SoC, integrated with a RF transceiver and a 32-bit RISC MCU. The MCU uses ARM Cortex M4, with 48 MHz operation frequency. The RF Transceiver has continuous frequency coverage from 150 MHz to 960 MHz. The RFM6601 Module provides ultra-long range and ultra-low power communication for LoRa application. RFM6601 can achieve a high sensitivity to -138 dBm and the maximum transmit power is up to +22 dBm. This makes the module suitable to be used in long range LoRa and have high efficiency. 2. Features Working Voltage: 1.7V - 3.7V Working Frequency: 433.92 MHz (for China), 470 MHz (for China), 868 MHz (for Europe), 902-928 MHz (for USA), 915-928 MHz (for Canada) R-eceiving Sensitivity: -138 dBm @SF=12, BW=125KHz Tx Current: 108mA @+22dbm, 433.92 MHz (for China) Rx Current: 10mA @433.92 MHz (for China) 3. Applications Smart meters Supply chain and logistics Building automation Agricultural sensors Smart cities Retail store sensors Asset tracking Street lights Parking sensors Environmental sensors Healthcare Safety and security sensors Remote control applications 2 4. Pin Diagram RFM6601 V1.11 Figure 1. Pin Diagram Top View 3 Table 1. RFM6601 Module Pin Description Pin Name Description RFM6601 V1.11 GPIO58 RSTN GPIO11 GPIO08 GPIO05 GPIO04 GPIO09 GPIO47 GPIO45 GPIO44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11, 13, 30, 31 GND ANT 12 VCC 14 GPIO32 15 GPIO33 16 GPIO37 17 GPIO1 18 GPIO0 19 GPIO3 20 GPIO2 21 GPIO6 22 GPIO7 23 GPIO16 24 GPIO17 25 GPIO14 26 GPIO15 27 GPIO62 28 GPIO60 29 MCU GPIO Reset signal, active low MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO Ground Antenna port Input voltage MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO SWD DATA SWD CLK MCU GPIO MCU GPIO (UART_TXD) MCU GPIO MCU GPIO MCU GPIO (UART_RXD) MCU GPIO 4 RFM6601 V1.11 5. Electrical Characteristics Testing Conditions: 3.3V @ 25 Parameters Symbol Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit Table 2. Electrical Characteristics Frequency Fc Receiving Sensitivity Working Voltage S VDD Rx Current IRX Tx Current ITX RFM6601-433S2
(for China) RFM6601-470S2
(for China) RFM6601-868S2
(for Europe) RFM6601
(for USA/Canada) LORA Mode SF=12, BW=125KHz 1.7 433.92 MHz 470 MHz 868 MHz 902-928MHz 433.92 MHz @+22dbm 470 MHz @+22dbm 868 MHz @+22dbm 902-928MHz@+22dbm Sleep Current Operating Temperature Isleep Without RF and RTC TOP
-40 902-928 MHz (for USA), 915-928 MHz (for Canada) 433.92 470 868 915
-138 3.3 10 10 10 10 108 108 120 120 1.3 MHz MHz MHz MHz dBm V mA mA mA mA mA mA mA mA uA 3.7 11 11 11 11 120 120 135 135 2
+85 5 6. Dimension (Unit: mm) RFM6601 V1.11 Figure 2. Module Dimension 7. Ordering Information Model RFM6601-433S2 (for China) RFM6601-470S2 (for China) RFM6601-868S2 (for Europe) Frequency 433.92MHz 470MHz 868MHz RFM6601 (for USA/Canada) 902-928MHz 902-928 MHz (for USA), 915-928 MHz (for Canada) 6 RFM6601 V1.11 8. Contact Information Shenzhen Hope Microelectronics Co., Ltd. Add: 30th floor of 8th Building, C Zone, Vanke Cloud City, Xili Sub-district, Nanshan, Shenzhen, GD, P.R. China Tel: +86-755-82973805 Fax: +86-755-82973550 Email: sales@hoperf.com Website: www.hoperf.com 7 RFM6601 V1.11
(OEM) Integrator has to assure compliance of the entire end-product incl. the integrated RF Module. For 15 B (15.107 and if applicable 15.107) compliance, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with 15 while the module is installed and operating. Furthermore, the module should be transmitting and the evaluation should confirm that the module's intentional emissions (15C) are compliant (fundamental / out-of-band). Finally, the integrator has to apply the appropriate equipment authorization (e.g. Verification) for the new host device per definition in 15.101. Integrator is reminded to assure that these installation instructions will not be made available to the end-user of the final host device. The final host device, into which this RF Module is integrated has to be labelled with an auxiliary label stating the FCC ID of the RF Module, such as Contains FCC ID: 2ASEO-RFM6601
"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."
NOTE:
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 or more 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. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 8 RFM6601 V1.11 Additionally, this module was tested with a detachable antenna. The specification of rubber rod antenna are as follows:
(1) Frequency Range (MHz): 915 10;
(2) V.S.W.R: 1.5;
(3) Input Impedance (): 50;
(4) Gain (dBi): -0.47;
Module Statement The single-modular transmitter is a self-contained, physically delineated, component for which compliance can be demonstrated independent of the host operating conditions, and which complies with all eight requirements of 15.212(a)(1) as summarized below. 1) The radio elements have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. 2) The module has buffered modulation/data inputs to ensure that the device will comply with Part 15 requirements with any type of input signal. 3) The modular transmitter has its own power supply regulation. 4) The module contains a PR-SMA antenna. 5) The module demonstrates compliance in a stand-alone configuration. 6) The module is labeled with its permanently affixed FCC ID label. 7) The module complies with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter, including all the conditions provided in the integration instructions by the grantee. 8) The module complies with RF exposure requirements. This transmitter/module must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. NOTE:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas
(ISED)s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. The ISED certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product; otherwise, the host product must be labelled to display the ISED certification number for the module, preceded by the word contains or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:
Contains IC: 24999-RFM6601 9 RFM6601 V1.11 NOTE:
Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interfrences; et
(2) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil. Cet quipement est conforme aux limitations prvues par ISED pour lexposition aux radiations dans le cadre dun environnement non contrl. Il doit tre install et utilis avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Host manufacturer is strongly recommended to confirm compliance with FCC/ISED requirements for the transmitter when the module is installed in the host. 10