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The LR1121 is Semtech’s third generation ultra-low power LoRa® transceiver. It provides multi-band LoRa and Long Range - Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (LR-FHSS) communication over sub-GHz and 2.4GHz ISM bands as well as satellite S-Band and L-Band connectivity. The LR1121 is designed to comply with the physical layer requirements of the LoRaWAN® specification released by the LoRa Alliance®, while remaining configurable to meet different application requirements and proprietary protocols.

https://www.semtech.com/products/wireless-rf/lora-connect/lr1121

LR1121 vs SX1262 Comparison

Feature LR1121 SX1262
Frequency Range 430 MHz to 960 MHz 150 MHz to 960 MHz
Modulation LoRa, (G)FSK LoRa, FSK
Max. TX Power +22 dBm +22 dBm
RX Sensitivity Down to -148 dBm Down to -148 dBm
Geolocation Integrated (GNSS Scan) No
BPSK Modulation Yes No
LoRaWAN Compliance Yes Yes
Typical Applications Asset Tracking, Geolocation IoT General IoT, Smart Metering, Remote Control
Power Consumption Optimized for Low Power Geolocation Optimized for Low Power Communication

Summary:

  • The LR1121 is designed for applications requiring geolocation capabilities, integrating GNSS scanning for asset tracking and similar use cases.
  • The SX1262 is a general-purpose, low-power LoRa transceiver suitable for a wide range of IoT applications where geolocation is not a primary requirement.

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