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RM-UPLYNX-E003 version 1.0
Uplynx-M-RCZ24
Module
Users Manual
M2COMMUNICATION Inc.
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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
Product Overview ................................................................................. 9
Product Features ................................................................................. 9
Functional Description.........................................................................10
Pin Assignment and Package Mechanicals .........................................11
Electrical Specifications ......................................................................13
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
Transmission Power and Current Consumption ..................................19
7.1
Transmission Power vs. Input Voltage .......................................................................... 19
7.2
Current Profile and Measurement ................................................................................. 20
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
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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1 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.
2 Product Features
 Sigfox VerifiedTM 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 22dBm@902.2MHz
 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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3 Functional Description
The core of the Uplynx-M-RCZ24 module is the Uplynx M2C8001 SOC. The module design is
based on the M2C8001 Sigfox VerifiedTM 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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4 Pin Assignment and Package Mechanicals
Dimension
mm
24
13.5
4.6
7.65
2.25
4.6
Dimension
1.0
TYP.
4.1
3.3
5.9
14
4.5
mm
1.8
TYP.
3.9
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
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Pad Name
VDD
VSS
VLDO
RESET_N
POW_EN
UART_TX
UART_RX
TX_OUT
GPIO [0:5]
IO
VDD
GND
IO
STATUS
JDAT
JCLK
Description
Power
GND
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
Logic High: AT Command Interface ready
Logic Low: Module busy
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
Figure 4-2 Module Pinout
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5 Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Power (VDD)
Voltage on GPIO
Storage Temperature
Maximum soldering temperature
Min
-0.3
-0.3
-40
Max
5.5
3.6
140
250
Unit
°C
°C
Table 5-1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
VDD
Operating Temperature
Min
3.4
-40
Max
5.5
80
Unit
°C
Table 5-2 Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Off mode
Sigfox Tx mode 902MHz 22dBm @5V
Min
Typ.
0.05
170
Max
Unit
µA
mA
Table 5-3 DC Current Characteristics
Parameter
Output power
Min
Typ.
22
Harmonics conducted 915MHz 22dBm
output
Output Power deviation vs Input voltage
(2.6V ~5.5V)
Max
23
Unit
dBm
FCC Compatible
dBm
dB
Table 5-4 Transmitter RF Performance
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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
Typ.
24
902.1375
-89.77
Max
Unit
MHz
904.6625 MHz
dBc/Hz
-104
dBc/Hz
100
µs
30
µs
Table 5-5 Synthesizer Specification
Parameter
Calibrated
frequency
Frequency accuracy
after calibration
Supply voltage
coefficient
Note
Min
±5% course calibration
With software offset
adjustment routine
Frequency drift when
supply voltage changes
after calibration
Initial calibration
time
Typ.
Max
32.768
Unit
kHz
±1
+10
%/V
2.5
ms
Table 5-6 32kHz RC Oscillator Specification
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Parameter
Crystal
Frequency
Crystal
Frequency
accuracy
requirement
Condition/Note
Min
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
Typ.
Max
Unit
24
MHz
±20
ppm
Startup time
ms
Typ.
Max
Unit
1.45
0.8
3.6
1.55
0.4
1.76
1.27
±10
88k
92k
µA
Ω
Ω
20
mA
Table 5-7 24MHz Crystal Oscillator Specification
Parameter
Min
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
-0.3
1.36
2.4
1.56
1.1
1.66
1.19
42k
34k
59k
54k
Output current drive
Table 5-8 Pin IO Voltage
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6 Preloaded Software
The Uplynx-M-RCZ24 is loaded with the following software prior shipping:
1. Sigfox VerifiedTM 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
VerifiedTM 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
Description
Set Tx power
AT$302?
Get current TX power
AT$400=v1,v2,v3,v4
Set Sigfox configuration
word for RCZ2 and RCZ4
settings
AT$400?
AT$410=mode
AT$SB=bitvalue
AT$SF=frame
AT$RC
AT$ID?
AT$PAC?
AT$IF=freq
AT$IF?
AT$CW= freq, mode
Inquire the Sigfox
configuration words
Enable Public Key for
emulator mode
Send a bit value of 0 or 1
Send payload data, 1 to 12
bytes
SIGFOX_API_reset
Get device ID
Get device PAC
Set transmission
frequency in Hz
Inquire current frequency
setting
Test mode with
continuous wave emission
Value
Pwr = Tx power [14 to 22]
Return Current transmission power
setting
v1 = config_words_0
v2 = config_words_1
v3 = config_words_2
v4 = default FCC Channel
Mode: 0-normal mode; 1- Public key
enabled (emulator mode)
Bitvalue = 0/1
Frame: data bytes (0,1,2,3…C,D,E,F)
to be sent, 12 byte maximum
return ID
return PAC
e.g. 868000000
Return frequency in Hz
Freq: 868000000
mode: 0-disable; 1-enable
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AT$CM= packetlength
AT$V?
AT$O=mode, standard
AT$RCZ=standard
AT$RCZ?
AT$O?
Test mode with random
data packet at fixed
frequency
Read firmware
information
Open Sigfox API library
Sigfox library regional
setting
Inquire Sigfox library
regional setting
Inquire Sigfox API library
open or not
AT$OOB?
Get operation condition
AT$FW=mode
Firmware update mode
AT$GPIODIR=gpio, val
Set GPIO pin direction.
AT$GPI=gpio
Return GPIO value
AT$GPO=gpio, val
Set GPIO output high or
output low
AT$FEAT=page
Erase flash page
AT$SIO=port
Scan GPIO input values
and execute relevant flash
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
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; … , 6GPIO5
val: 0-input (weak pull high); 1output (input float)
gpio = 1-GPIO0; 2-GPIO1; … , 6GPIO5
gpio = 1-GPIO0; 2-GPIO1; … , 6GPIO5
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$IFVTH=voltage
Set battery detection
voltage threshold
AT$DLY=count
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
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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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-UPLYNXE001: 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.
7 Transmission Power and Current Consumption
7.1 Transmission Power vs. Input Voltage
902.2MHz
VDD
Power
4.5
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.3
22.16
21.96
21.75
21.53
20.31
21.06
20.8
20.5
20.1
Current
(Continuous Wave)
170.6
170.6
170.6
170.6
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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7.2 Current Profile and Measurement
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
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8 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
TX_OUT
VSS
STATUS
VDD
POW_EN
RST_N
VLDO
Recommendation
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
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.
It is connected to a host processor to switch on and off the modem
module.
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
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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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
TI.09.B.0151
Dipole antenna
Antenova
SRF2I019
ISM Flat Patch RF
Antenna
9 Certification
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Sigfox RCZ24 reference design certification
FCC
10 Order Information
Part Number
UPLYNX-M-RCZ24
UPLYNX-M-RCZ24-1.5V*
Description
Uplynx Sigfox Verified RCZ24 modem module 3.3V
Uplynx Sigfox Verified RCZ24 modem module 1.5V
*Please contact our sales representatives for detail information.
Related products
Part Number
UPLYNX-M-RCZ24-EVB
Description
Uplynx Sigfox Verified RCZ24 modem Evaluation Kit
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