SX1262 Main Features

  • LoRa-dat® and FSK-dat modulation
  • 150 MHz to 960 MHz frequency range
  • High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm
  • +22 dBm maximum transmit power
  • Low current consumption: 4.2 mA RX, 28 mA TX @ +14 dBm
  • Integrated TCXO == crystal-dat
  • Small size: 4x4 mm QFN package
  • Suitable for long-range IoT applications
  • Compliant with LoRaWAN® and IEEE 802.15.4g standards
  • Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
  • Time-of-Flight (ToF) capabilities
  • Built-in antenna switch
  • Digital RSSI == RSSI-dat
  • Packet engine to perform CRC, FEC, whitening, and address filtering

Core Frequency Range

The chip supports a continuous range from 150 MHz to 960 MHz.

While the silicon itself can tune to any frequency in this range, actual hardware modules (like those from Electrodragon.com) are typically optimized for specific regional bands using specialized RF matching circuits.

SX1262 VS LLCC68

SX1262 vs SX1278 Comparison

Feature SX1262 SX1278
Frequency Range 150 MHz to 960 MHz 137 MHz to 525 MHz
Modulation LoRa®, FSK LoRa®, FSK, OOK
Max. TX Power +22 dBm +20 dBm
RX Sensitivity Down to -148 dBm Down to -139 dBm
Current Consumption (RX) 4.2 mA 10.5 mA
Current Consumption (TX) 28 mA @ +14 dBm 120 mA @ +20 dBm
TCXO Integration Integrated External
Package 4x4 mm QFN 6x6 mm QFN
LoRaWAN Compliance Yes Yes
IEEE 802.15.4g Compliance Yes No
Typical Applications Long-range IoT, asset tracking, smart metering Wireless sensor networks, remote control

Summary:

  • The SX1262 generally offers better performance in terms of power consumption, sensitivity, and size, and supports a wider frequency range and IEEE 802.15.4g. It's a newer generation chip.
  • The SX1278 is an older, more established chip that is still suitable for many LoRa applications, particularly where cost is a primary concern and the advanced features of the SX1262 are not required.

Pin Definitions

SX1262 SCH

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pins

Lora status
SPI_MOSI
SPI_MISO
SPI_SCK
SPI_CS low active
BUSY high busy
IRQ high asserted
RESET low reset

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