RAK3172-T-9-SM-I vs RAK3172-9-SM-NI Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of RAK3172-T-9-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-T-9-SM-I - LoRaWAN 9 LoRa Module | RAK3172 WisDuo LPWAN
RAK3172-T-9-SM-I ✓ ActiveRAKwireless
RAK3172-9-SM-NI - LoRaWAN 915MHz Module, STM32WLE5, 15.5x15mm | RAKwireless
RAK3172-9-SM-NI ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | RAK3172-T-9-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) | $5.60 | $5.40 |
| Module Series | RAK3172 WisDuo LPWAN | WisDuo RAK3172 |
| Ordering Suffix | -T-9-SM-I (T grade, 9 band, surface-mount, with IPEX) | — |
| Chipset (SoC) | STMicroelectronics STM32WLE5CCU6 | — |
| LoRaWAN Specification | LoRaWAN 1.0.3, Class A / B / C | — |
| Modulation | LoRa, FSK | — |
| Frequency Band | 9 band - 902 MHz to 928 MHz (US915 / AU915 / AS923) | — |
| Supply Voltage | 2 V to 3.6 V DC | 2 V to 3.6 V |
| Transmit Current | 87 mA (continuous) | — |
| Receive Current | 5.22 mA | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C | -40 C to +85 C |
| Range (line of sight) | Up to 15 km | — |
| Host Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Antenna Connector | IPEX MHF4 (I-SM-I suffix) | Without I-PEX (RF routed via PCB pad) |
| Module Footprint | SMD 15.5 x 15 mm castellated pads | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount, castellated edge pads | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | — |
| Manufacturer | — | RAKwireless Technology Limited |
| 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 |
| LoRaWAN Class | — | Class A / B / C (LoRaWAN 1.0.3) |
| Package / Mounting | — | SMD, 15.5 x 15 mm |
| Compliance | — | RoHS Compliant |
| Module Family Variants | — | RAK3172-9-SM-I (with I-PEX), RAK3172-9-SM-NI (no I-PEX) |