RAK3172-8-SM-NI vs RAK3172-9-SM-I Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of RAK3172-8-SM-NI by RAKwireless and RAK3172-9-SM-I by RAKwireless. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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RAK3172-8-SM-NI - LoRaWAN 868MHz Stamp Module, STM32WLE5, SMD | RAKwireless
RAK3172-8-SM-NI ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | RAK3172-8-SM-NI | RAK3172-9-SM-I |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RAKwireless | RAKwireless |
| Category | RF Modules | RF Modules |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $5.10 | $5.55 |
| Module Type | LoRaWAN transceiver module (stamp module) | LoRaWAN Transceiver Module |
| Based-on SoC | STMicroelectronics STM32WLE5CCU6 | — |
| Operating Frequency | 864 MHz / 865 MHz / 868 MHz (EU868 / IN865 / RU864 bands) | — |
| Supply Voltage | 2 V to 3.6 V | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Modulation | LoRa, (G)FSK, BPSK | LoRa, FSK, GFSK, (G)MSK, BPSK |
| Transmit Current | 87 mA (typical) | 87 mA peak at +20 dBm |
| Receive Current | 5.22 mA (typical) | 5.22 mA (typical) |
| MCU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU, 48 MHz | — |
| Flash Memory | 256 Kbyte | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 Kbyte | 64 KB |
| Range (line-of-sight) | 15 km (typical, SF7-SF12, suburban) | — |
| Host Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, GPIO | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Antenna Option | Trace antenna (no I-PEX connector on this -NI variant) | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -20 C to +85 C |
| Package / Footprint | SMD stamp module, 15.5 x 15 mm | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (reflow) | — |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS Compliant |
| Firmware Modes | AT command firmware and RUI3 application framework | — |
| Manufacturer | — | RAKwireless Technology Limited |
| Module Series | — | WisDuo RAK3172 |
| Underlying SoC | — | STM32WLE5CC (STMicroelectronics) |
| Core | — | Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit |
| Core Frequency | — | 48 MHz |
| Frequency Band | — | 902 MHz to 928 MHz (US915/AS923) |
| Maximum RF Output Power | — | +20 dBm |
| Line-of-Sight Range | — | Up to 15 km |
| LoRaWAN Stack | — | LoRaWAN 1.0.3 Class A/B/C |
| Sleep Current | — | 1.69 uA (deep sleep) |
| Antenna Interface | — | IPEX / U.FL connector |
| Module Dimensions | — | 15.5 mm x 15.5 mm SMD |
| Package / Mounting | — | SMD stamp module |