RAK5147 WisLink LPWAN Concentrator Datasheet Overview Product Description RAK5147 is an LPWAN Concentrator Module with mini-PCIe form factor based on Semtech SX1303 and SX126X for Listen Before Talk feature, which enables easy integration into an existing router or other network equipment with LPWAN Gateway capabilities. It can be used in any embedded platform offering a free mini-
PCIe slot with SPI/USB connection. Furthermore, ZOE- M8Q GPS chip is integrated onboard. This module is an exceptional, complete, and cost-efficient gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths, 8 x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8 x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, and 8 x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators. It is capable of detecting an uninterrupted combination of packets at 8 different spreading factors and 10 channels with continuous demodulation of up to 16 packets. This product is best for smart metering fixed networks and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. Product Features Designed based on Mini PCI-e form factor. SX1303 baseband processor emulates 8x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, 8x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators, one 125 /250 / 500 kHz high-speed LoRa demodulator, and one (G)FSK demodulator. 3.3V Mini PCI-e, compatible with 3G/LTE card of Mini PCI-e type. Tx power up to 27dBm, Rx sensitivity down to -139dBm@SF12, BW 125 kHz. Supports global license-free frequency band (EU868, US915). Supports optional SPI/USB interfaces. Listen Before Talk Fine Timestamp. Built-in ZOE-M8Q GPS module. Specifications Overview The overview shows the top and back view of the RAK5147 board. It also presents the block diagram that discusses how the board works. Board Overview RAK5147 is a compact LPWAN Gateway Module, making it suitable for integration in systems where mass and size constraints are essential. It has been designed with the PCI Express Mini Card form factor in mind, so it can easily become a part of products that comply with the standard, where they allow for cards with a thickness of at least 5.5 mm. The board has three UFL interfaces for the LoRa and GNSS antennas and a standard 52 pin connector (mPCIe). Block Diagram The RAK5147 concentrator is equipped with one SX1303 chip and two SX1257. The first chip is utilized for the RF signal and the core of the device, while the latter provides the related LoRa modem and processing functionalities. Additional signal conditioning circuitry is implemented for PCI Express Mini Card compliance, and one UFL connectors are available for external antenna integration. Figure 1: Block Diagram Hardware The hardware is categorized into seven parts. It discusses the interfacing, pinouts, and its corresponding functions and diagrams. It also covers the parameters and standard values of the board. Interfaces Power Supply - The RAK5147 concentrator module must be supplied through the 3.3Vaux pins by a DC power supply. The voltage needs to be stable since the current drawn can vary significantly during operation based on the power consumption profile of the SX1303 chip (for more information, see the SX1303 Datasheet (opens new window)). SPI Interface - SPI interface mainly provides for the Host_SCK, Host_MISO, Host_MOSI, Host_CSN pins of the system connector. The SPI interface gives access to the configuration register of SX1303 via a synchronous full-duplex protocol. Only the slave side is implemented. USB Interface - The USB interface mainly provides for the USB_D+, USB_D- pins of the system connector. The USB interface gives access to the configuration register of SX1303 via an MCU STM32L412KBU6. Only the slave side is implemented. UART and I2C Interface - RAK5147 integrates a ZOE-M8Q GPS module which has UART and I2C interface. The PINs on the golden finger provide a UART connection and an I2C connection, which allows direct access to the GPS module. The PPS signal is not only connected to SX1303 internally but also connected to the golden finger which can be used by the host board. GPS_PPS - RAK5147 includes the GPS_PPS input for received packets time-stamped and Fine timestamp. RESET - RAK5147 SPI card includes the RESET active-high input signal to reset the radio operations as specified by the SX1303 Specification. RAK5147 USB cards RESET is controlled by MCU. Antenna RF Interface - The module have two RF interface over a standard UFL connector (Hirose U. FL-
R-SMT) with a characteristic impedance of 50. The RF port (J1) is Tx and J5 is Rx, providing the antenna interface. Pin Definition Pinout Diagram Pinout Description Type Description IO DI DO OC OD PI PO NC Bidirectional Digital input Digital output Open collector Open drain Power input Power output No connection Pin No. mPCie Pin Rev.2.0 RAK5147 Pin Type Description Remarks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WAKE#
SX1261_BUSY DO 3.3Vaux 3V3 COEX1 SX1261_DIO1 GND GND PI IO COEX2 SX1261_DIO2 IO 1.5V GPIO(6) CLKREQ#
SX1261_NSS IO DI UIM_PWR NC GND GND 10 UIM_DATA NC Reserved for future applications Reserved for future applications Reserved for future applications Connect to the SX1302's GPIO(6) Reserved for future applications No connection by default 3.3V DC supply No connection by default Ground No connection by default No connection by default No connection by default No connection Ground No connection 11 REFCLK-
SX1261_NRESET DI No connection by default Reserved for future application 12 UIM_CLK NC 13 REFCLK+
MCU_NRESET DI 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 UIM_RESET NC GND GND UIM_VPP RESERVED NC NC GND GND RESERVED PPS DO W_DISABLE#
NC GND GND No connection RESET signal for MCU of RAK5147-
USB No connection Ground No connection No connection Ground Time pulse output No connection Ground Active low Leave open if not in use 22 PERST#
SX1303_RESET DI RAK5147-
SPI reset input Active high, 100ns for SX1302 reset 23 PERn0 RESET_GPS 24 3.3Vaux 3v3 DI PI 25 PERp0 STANDBY_GPS DI 26 27 GND GND GND GND Active low, leave open if not in use Active low, leave open if not in use GSP module ZOE-M8Q reset input 3.3V DC supply GPS module ZOE-M8Q external interrupt input Ground Ground 28 1.5V GPIO(8) Connect to the SX1303's GPIO(8) 29 GND GND Ground 30 SMB_CLK I2C_SCL IO HOST SCL 31 PETn0 PI_UART_TX DI HOST UART_TX 32 SMB_DATA I2C_SDA IO HOST SDA 33 34 35 PETp0 PI_UART_RX DO GND GND GND GND 36 USB_D-
USB_DM IO 37 GND GND 38 USB_D+
USB_DP 39 40 41 42 43 3.3Vaux GND 3.3Vaux 3V3 GND 3V3 LED_WWAN#
NC GND GND IO PI Pi HOST UART_RX Ground Ground USB differential data (-) Ground USB differential data (+) 3.3V DC supply Ground 3.3V DC supply No connection Ground Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SCL internally, leave open if not in use Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's UART_RT internally, leave open if not in use Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SDA internally, leave open if not in use Require differential impedance of 90 Require differential impedance of 90 44 LED_WLAN#
NC 45 RESERVED HOST_SCK IO 46 LED_WPAN#
NC 47 RESERVED HOST_MISO IO 48 1.5V NC RESERVED HOST_MOSI IO 49 50 51 GND GND RESERVED HOST_CSN 52 3.3Vaux 3V3 IO PI No connection Host SPI SCK No connection Host SPI MISO No connection Host SPI MOSI Ground Host SPI CSN 3.3V DC supply RF Characteristics Frequencies The board supports the following LoRaWAN frequency channels, allowing easy configuration while building the firmware from the source code. Region Europe North America Asia Australia Korea India RF Characteristics Frequency(MHz) EU868 US915 AS923 AU915 KR920 IN865 The following table gives typically sensitivity level of the RAK5147 concentrator module. Signal bandwidth (KHz) Spreading factor Sensitivity (dBm) 125 125 Electrical Requirements 12 7
-139
-125 Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute Maximum Rating section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. The operating condition range defines those limits within which the functionality of the device is guaranteed. Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the specification. Absolute Maximum Rating The limiting values given below are following the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Symbol Description Condition Min Max 3.3Vaux Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at 3.3Vaux pins USB USB D+/D- pins Input DC voltage at USB interface pins RESET RAK5147 reset input Input DC voltage at RESET input pin SPI SPI interface Input DC voltage at SPI interface pin GPS_PPS GPS 1 PPS input Input DC voltage at GPS_PPS input pin
-0.3 V
-0.3 V
-0.3 V
-0.3 V 3.6 V 3.6 V 3.6 V 3.6 V 3.6 V ho_ANT Antenna ruggedness Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT1 Storage temperature Tstg WARNING 10:1 VSWR 85 C
-40 C The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices. Maximum ESD Parameter Min Typical Max Remarks ESD_HBM ESD_CDM Note:
1000 V Charged Device Model JESD22-C101 CLASS III 1000 V Charged Device Model JESD22-C101 CLASS III Although this module is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this module. This module must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times. Power Consumption Mode Condition Min Typical Max Active Mode(TX) Active Mode(RX) The power of the TX channel is 17 dBm and 3.3 V supply. TX disabled and RX enabled.
753mA 170mA Power Supply Range Input voltage at 3.3Vaux must be above the normal operating range minimum limit to switch on the module. Symbol Parameter Min Typical Max 3.3Vaux Module supply operating input voltage 3 V 3.3 V 3.6 V Mechanical Characteristics The board weighs 16.3 grams, it is 30 mm wide and 50.96 mm tall. The dimensions of the module fall completely within the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, except for the card's thickness
(5.5 mm at its thickest). Environmental Requirements Operating Conditions Parameter Min Typical Max Remarks Normal operating temperature
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C Normal operating temperature range (fully functional and meet 3GPP specifications) Note:
Unless otherwise indicated, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25C. Operation beyond the operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure beyond them may affect device reliability. Schematic Diagram RAK5147 concentrator module refers to Semtech's reference design for SX1303. The SPI interface can be used on the PCIe connector. The next figure shows the minimum application schematic of the RAK5147. You should use at least 3.3V/1A DC power, connect the SPI interface to the main processor. Figure 2: Schematic Diagram Models / Bundles In general, the RAK5147's variation is the defined as RAK5147 - XYZ, where X, Y, Z is the model variant. Take a look at the tables below to know the variants and their specification. Symbol Description X - Supported region Y - Interface type 1 - SPI 3 - USB, with MCU_RESET pin 6 - USB, without MCU_RESET pin Z - Additional features 0 - No additional features 2 - LBT 5 - GPS 6 - LBT and GPS Model Frequency USB SPI LBT GPS RESET PIN