Adafruit RFM69HCW 900MHz Radio FeatherWing for Wireless Communication

Description

Add short-hop wireless communication to your Feather boards with the Adafruit Radio FeatherWing featuring the RFM69HCW 900MHz module. This add-on board utilizes packetized FSK/GFSK/MSK/GMSK/OOK radio, providing reliable wireless communication in the 868 or 915 MHz ISM bands, suitable for use in Americas ITU 2 license-free ISM or amateur applications with appropriate permissions.

This FeatherWing is powered by the SX1231 module with an SPI interface and supports software configurable frequency. It offers up to +20 dBm transmit power, enabling communication ranges of approximately 350 meters line of sight, and possibly up to 5 km with directional antennas and configuration optimizations. The module supports encrypted communication with AES-128 and multiple node addressing for multipoint networks.

Compatible with Feather ESP8266, Feather 32u4, WICED Feather, Teensy 3 Feather, and Feather M0 series, the FeatherWing requires some wiring adjustments for specific chipsets. The board comes with headers that require soldering and a small wire antenna needs to be attached or optionally use a uFL or SMA edge-mount connector with an external antenna.

• SX1231 based module with SPI interface
• Packet radio with ready-to-go Arduino libraries
• License-free ISM band operation (868/915 MHz)
• +13 to +20 dBm transmit power (selectable via software)
• Current draw: 50mA (@+13 dBm) to 150mA (@+20 dBm)
• Approximate range: 350 meters line of sight (up to 5 km with directional antennas)
• Supports multipoint networking with individual node addresses
• Encrypted packets with AES-128
• Compatible with multiple Feather series requiring minor wiring

Each unit includes header pins which must be soldered, and you will need to attach or solder a wire antenna or use optional connectors for external antennas. For detailed wiring and usage, please refer to the product tutorial and datasheets.

Dimensions: 51.0mm x 22.8mm x 3.7mm (2.0″ x 0.9″ x 0.1″)

Weight: 4.7g (0.2oz)

For additional resources, including EagleCAD PCB files, Fritzing parts, datasheets, and schematic, visit the product tutorial.

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