Semtech Lora upgrade expands capacity

Author: EIS Release Date: Jan 19, 2022

Semtech has released a software upgrade for LoRa ICs  that increases network capacity, robustness to interference and enables a low power and reliable direct data links from sensors to satellites.

 

The software enhancement can be leveraged by second generation LoRa ICs to enable the LoRaWAN standard new data rate, Long Range Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (LR-FHSS), recently ratified by the LoRa Alliance.

 

“The enablement of direct IoT to satellite services  revolutionises the industry with affordable ubiquitous connectivity for remote areas,” says LoRa’sMarc Pégulu.

 

The new suite of tools will be specifically enabled on Semtech’sLoRa transceivers: SX1261, SX1262, LoRa Edge platform and the V2.1 gateway reference design.

 

For LoRaWAN networks where V2.1 gateways are deployed, operators can enable the new capability with a simple gateway firmware upgrade.

 

In addition to expanded capacity, LoRaWAN networks will be more robust in harsh radio conditions (deep indoor) and in some regions will offer the possibility to increase terrestrial coverage.