The RAK Developer Base is a device designed for integration with desktop/mobile/embedded systems that converts the RAK2287/RAK5146 mPCIe LoRa concentrator modules into USB Type C pluggable (via the include Type C to A cable).

This new approach allows for it to be easily integrated into existing hardware like routers, industrial PC, etc., adding LoRaWAN gateway capabilities (for example turning a laptop into a testbed LoRaWAN gateway by simply plugging it in and running the software stack)

As it features fully functioning concentrator modules it is capable of working with 8 uplink and 1 downlink channel at SF7-12 (RAK2287) / SF5-12 (RAK5146).

The RAK Developer Base is an ideal solution for LPWAN deployments where integration with existing hardware is crucial, or scenarios when on-the-go deployment is required, for drive testing or coverage evaluation in mobile scenarios.

This device is a complete and cost-efficient LoRa gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths.

Features:

Compatible with RAK2287(SX1302) / RAK5146(SX1303) concentrator modules with 8 uplink channels and 1 downlink channel.
2 x SX125x Tx/Rx front-ends.
Tx power up to 27 dBm, Rx sensitivity down to -139 dBm @ SF12, BW 125 kHz.
Supports global license-free frequency band (EU433, CN470, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923)
USB Type C interface port (USB 2.0)

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