RAK3172-T-8-SM-I vs RAK3172-9-SM-NI Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of RAK3172-T-8-SM-I by RAKwireless and RAK3172-9-SM-NI 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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RAK3172-9-SM-NI - LoRaWAN 915MHz Module, STM32WLE5, 15.5x15mm | RAKwireless
RAK3172-9-SM-NI ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | RAK3172-T-8-SM-I | RAK3172-9-SM-NI |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RAKwireless | RAKwireless |
| Category | RF Modules | RF Modules |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $6.25 | $5.40 |
| Module Type | LoRaWAN Transceiver Module | — |
| Chipset | STMicroelectronics STM32WLE5CC (Cortex-M4 + integrated LoRa radio) | — |
| LoRaWAN Region | EU868 (863-870 MHz) | — |
| Supply Voltage | 2 V to 3.6 V | 2 V to 3.6 V |
| TX Output Power | Up to +20 dBm | — |
| RX Current (typical) | 5.22 mA | — |
| TX Peak Current (at +20 dBm) | 87 mA | — |
| MCU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 up to 48 MHz | — |
| Flash Memory | 256 Kbytes | — |
| SRAM | 64 Kbytes | — |
| Host Interfaces | SPI, UART, I2C | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Antenna Interface | IPEX connector (with I-PEX variant) | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Package / Mounting | SMD Castellation, 15.5 × 15 mm | SMD, 15.5 x 15 mm |
| RF Range (line-of-sight) | Approx. 15 km | — |
| LoRaWAN Class | Class A, B, C | Class A / B / C (LoRaWAN 1.0.3) |
| LoRaWAN Specification | LoRaWAN 1.0.3 | — |
| Modulation | LoRa (CSS), (G)FSK | — |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS Compliant |
| Manufacturer | — | RAKwireless Technology Limited |
| Module Series | — | WisDuo RAK3172 |
| Host SoC | — | STMicroelectronics STM32WLE5CCU6 (Cortex-M4 + LoRa transceiver) |
| Supported Frequencies | — | 915 MHz, 920 MHz, 923 MHz (regional LoRaWAN bands) |
| Supply Current (TX) | — | 87 mA |
| Supply Current (RX) | — | 5.22 mA |
| Range (line-of-sight) | — | Up to 15 km |
| Antenna Connector | — | Without I-PEX (RF routed via PCB pad) |
| Module Family Variants | — | RAK3172-9-SM-I (with I-PEX), RAK3172-9-SM-NI (no I-PEX) |