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 ====== lamaPLC: AI-Thinker LoRA products ====== ====== lamaPLC: AI-Thinker LoRA products ======
 +{{ :com:clipboard_03-05-2026_02.png?140|AI-Thinker Ra-02}}
 +Ai-Thinker's LoRa product line is divided into the Ra Series (SPI-based), which provides raw access to the radio chip for custom protocols, and the LoRaWAN Series (SoC-based), which includes an integrated MCU and pre-installed AT firmware for standard network connections.
  
 +The Ai-Thinker Ra-01 and Ra-02 series consists of compact, low-power LoRa transceiver modules designed for long-range wireless data communication in the Internet of Things (IoT). Both modules are built around the Semtech SX1278 chip and operate primarily in the 410 MHz to 525 MHz frequency range, making them a standard choice for DIY and industrial projects requiring high interference resistance and low power consumption.
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 +^Product Series^Model^Frequency^Core Chip^Interface^Primary Use Case|
 +^Ra Series (SPI)|Ra-01|410–525 MHz|SX1278|SPI|Low-cost DIY, spring antenna included|
 +^ |Ra-02|410–525 MHz|SX1278|SPI|Point-to-point, external IPEX antenna|
 +^ |Ra-01H|803–930 MHz|SX1276|SPI|High-frequency (EU868/US915) DIY projects|
 +^ |Ra-01S/SC|410–525 MHz|SX1268/LLCC68|SPI|Modern replacement for Ra-01/02 with better efficiency|
 +^LoRaWAN (SoC)|Ra-07/07H|410–960 MHz|ASR6501|UART (AT)|Integrated Cortex-M0+; standard LoRaWAN nodes|
 +^ |Ra-08/08H|410–930 MHz|ASR6601|UART (AT)|Integrated Cortex-M4; supports LoRaWAN/LinkWAN|
 +^ |Ra-09|410–525 MHz|STM32WLE5|UART/SPI|High-performance industrial IoT; multi-modulation support|
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 +**Key Product Highlights**
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 +  * **Antenna Variations:** Ra-01 models typically feature a solderable spring antenna, while Ra-02 and the LoRaWAN series utilize IPEX connectors for high-gain external antennas.
 +  * **Power and Sensitivity:** Newer modules like the Ra-01SCH-P include Power Amplifiers (PA) reaching up to +29dBm for extreme range, compared to the standard +18 to +20dBm of older models.
 +  * **Integration Level:** The Ra-08-Kit is a popular development board that allows users to test LoRaWAN connectivity directly via a Micro-USB connection using standard AT commands.
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 +**Key Differences: Ra-01 vs. Ra-02**
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 +The main difference between the two modules is the method of antenna connection, which greatly affects their deployment flexibility and range. 
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 +  * **Ai-Thinker Ra-01:** Has a fixed coil (spring) antenna that is usually soldered directly onto the module. It is more compact and ideal for short- to medium-range projects where an external antenna isn't needed.
 +  * **Ai-Thinker Ra-02:** Uses an IPEX (U.FL) connector instead of a spring antenna. This permits users to connect high-gain external antennas, expanding the possible communication distance up to 10,000 meters under ideal conditions.
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 +===== Lora topics on lamaPLC =====
 +{{topic>Lora}}
  
-===== Communication topics on lamaPLC ===== 
-{{topic>communication}} 
  
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