LoRa® and LoRaWAN® Technologies:
Long-Range Wireless Communication for Industrial IoT
LoRa® (Long Range) technology is a low-power, long-range wireless communication solution designed for distributed IoT applications where energy autonomy, ease of deployment and wide-area coverage are essential—even in complex environments or areas with limited cellular connectivity. Based on Chirp Spread Spectrum modulation, LoRa enables reliable transmissions over distances of several kilometers with extremely low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered sensors.
Unlike technologies such as Wi-Fi, 4G/5G or NB-IoT— which may involve higher recurring costs (e.g., data SIMs), greater integration complexity, or increased energy consumption—LoRa stands out for its:
🔹 Multi-year device autonomy (enabled by sleep mode and minimal duty cycle)
🔹 Possibility of private infrastructure (no dependency on public networks or operators)
🔹 Low operating costs and no network fees in private installations
🔹 Excellent indoor penetration and performance in challenging environments
The LoRaWAN® protocol, defined by the LoRa Alliance®, enables the creation of standardized LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Networks) with centralized network management via gateways and network servers. It supports end-to-end encryption, authentication, and remote node provisioning.
In summary:
🔹 LoRa is the physical radio technology, suitable for point-to-point or custom private networks.
🔹 LoRaWAN is the standardized protocol for wide-area networks with multiple end nodes.
Main application areas:
✅ Remote metering (gas, water, electricity)
✅ Smart agriculture and environmental monitoring
✅ Asset tracking and logistics
✅ Smart cities and building automation
✅ Security systems and access control
✅ Industrial monitoring and predictive maintenance
Reyax LoRa® Modules: Scalable, Efficient, and Ready for Integration
Reyax’s LoRa® module lineup includes solutions for Proprietary LoRa®, LoRaWAN® and pure hardware LoRa®, covering a broad frequency range (from 410 MHz to 2.4 GHz) for both regional and global applications. Designed for embedded developers and IoT system integrators, the modules offer:
🔹 AT commands for quick integration even on resource-constrained systems
🔹 Custom firmware for maximum personalization flexibility
🔹 High receiver sensitivity (up to –148 dBm)
🔹 Transmission power up to 30 dBm for strong long-range links
🔹 Dual-mode with BLE for fast local configuration
Whether you're building end devices or LoRaWAN gateways, Reyax modules allow the creation of robust, scalable and highly efficient wireless networks—with low cost and maximum design flexibility.
Proprietary LoRa® Modules
Ideal for private networks and point-to-point communication where quick deployment and full control over protocol are required — thanks to AT command-based programming.
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RYLR998 RYLR498 |
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RYLR896 RYLR406 |
LoRaWAN® Modules
Best suited for wide-area networks using standardized infrastructure with gateways and multiple end nodes.
Pure Hardware LoRa®
Designed for custom firmware development, offering full flexibility to tailor communication behavior to specific application needs.
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RYLR924 Semtech LR1121, Multi-Band 790~960MHz LoRa®/(G)FSK/SigFox®/S-band satellite Transceiver Module |
BLE + LoRa® Hybrid
Perfect for dual-mode devices that require long-range data transmission with short-range Bluetooth configuration or control.
RYLR999 30dBm 868/915 MHz LoRa® & 20dBm 2.4GHz BLE Long Range Transceiver Module |
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