TD1207 - Sigfox RF Transceiver Module, Sub-GHz 868/902 MHz
Référence : TD1207 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.5 | $14,50 |
| 10 | $13.1 | $131,00 |
| 100 | $11.25 | $1 125,00 |
| 500 | $9.8 | $4 900,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.95 | $8 950,00 |
TD1207 Présentation
A Sigfox module is a pre-certified wireless module that bundles a radio transceiver, microcontroller, RF matching network, and protocol firmware into a single tested assembly. Sigfox modules belong to the broader category of Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) modules, sitting beneath the LPWAN hierarchy alongside LoRa and NB-IoT; they are designed for ultra-narrowband, sub-1 GHz transmission of small messages at very low average power, enabling battery-powered devices that operate for years on a single cell.
Key features of the TD1207 include an integrated ARM Cortex-M3 core, ultra-low active and standby current consumption, automatic packet handling with Sigfox protocol stack pre-loaded, and an AT-command serial interface for external host control. The device operates from a single 3.3 V supply, exposes UART, SPI, and GPIO interfaces for sensor or host connectivity, and includes an SMA-ready RF port footprint for antenna integration. Firmware updates are supported via a documented bootloader interface described in the TD1207 Reference Manual.
Architecturally the module separates the analog RF front-end, which performs modulation and demodulation, from the digital Cortex-M3 baseband, which executes the Sigfox protocol and exposes the AT command interpreter. This split keeps the analog path optimized for noise figure while letting firmware upgrades enhance protocol support without silicon changes, a notable advantage over hard-wired transceivers that require silicon revs for protocol updates.
Typical applications include battery-powered environmental sensors, smart metering, asset tracking, alarm and event reporting, and agricultural monitoring nodes. For designs that need BLE for provisioning or higher throughput, the related TD1208 (BLE+Sigfox) module is worth evaluating.
When designing with the TD1207, ensure the host provides a stable 3.3 V rail and follows the antenna placement guidance in the EVB user's guide to maintain RX sensitivity. For designs that require a verified Nordic equivalent for dual-radio BLE+Sigfox operation, the TD1208 is the recommended alternative from the same vendor.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour TD1207 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec TD1207 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Modulation, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Form Factor, Host Interface.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
TD1208
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TD1508
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Voir la fiche technique →SN10-100
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TD1207 Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Product Type | Sigfox RF Transceiver Module |
| Manufacturer | Telecom Design / TD next |
| Operating Frequency Bands | 868 MHz (ETSI) / 902 MHz (FCC) |
| Modulation | Sigfox ultra-narrowband (UNB) |
| Protocol | Sigfox (RC1 / RC2 / RC3 / RC4 zone-ready) |
| RX Sensitivity (typical) | -126 dBm |
| TX Output Power (max) | +14 dBm |
| Baseband Processor | ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Tension d'alimentation | 3.3 V typical (single rail) |
| Host Interface | UART (AT commands), SPI, GPIO |
| Antenna Interface | SMA / U.FL footprint (model dependent) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -30 C to +70 C |
| Form Factor | Surface-mount module |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
| Type de montage | SMT (castellated edge pads) |
Interfaces et connecteurs du TD1207
Le TD1207 expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Alimentation. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Alimentation | 3.3 V typical (single rail) |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Caractéristiques de puissance et thermiques
| Alimentation | 3.3 V typical (single rail) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -30 C to +70 C |
Paramètres d'alimentation et thermiques pour TD1207 tels que publiés par le fabricant.
Applications typiques
TD1207 convient pour 7 applications: Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes, Smart Metering and Utility Monitoring, Asset Tracking and Logistics, Industrial Alarm and Event Reporting, Smart Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring, Connected Buildings and Facility Management, Logistics Container and Cold-Chain Monitoring.
Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Nodes
The TD1207's -126 dBm RX sensitivity and +14 dBm TX output power let a single-hop sensor node reach Sigfox base stations several kilometers away in line-of-sight conditions, while the ARM Cortex-M3 baseband executes the Sigfox stack entirely on-board. Per the TD1207 datasheet, designers pair it with a sleep duty cycle in firmware (typical <1% active for hourly reporting) so two AA alkaline cells can power the device for 5 to 10 years. The result is a truly drop-in low-power remote sensor for environmental, agricultural, or industrial telemetry.
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Smart Metering and Utility Monitoring
Electric, water, and gas utilities deploy the TD1207 for AMR / AMI metering because the Sigfox protocol enables long-range outdoor uplink with no gateway infrastructure requirement on the customer premises. According to the TD next Sigfox modules brochure, the module's +14 dBm TX efficiency and -126 dBm RX sensitivity give utility meters the link budget to reach distant base stations even when installed in basements or metal enclosures. The compact surface-mount form factor eases retrofit integration into meter enclosures without retooling the host PCB.
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Asset Tracking and Logistics
Pallet and high-value asset tracking is a flagship use of the TD1207 - the module's long-range uplink means a single Sigfox frame per hour is often enough to pinpoint shipment location via Sigfox geolocation services. The TD1207 datasheet shows the module's ultra-low standby current that lets a compact tracking tag ride a shipment for weeks without recharging, while the on-board ARM Cortex-M3 can wake up a GPS or motion sensor on demand. For dual-radio (Sigfox + BLE) trackers, the related TD1208 module supports local BLE commissioning.
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Industrial Alarm and Event Reporting
Factories deploy TD1207-based nodes on remote equipment for failure alerts, intrusion alarms, and emergency push-buttons where cellular is too costly or unavailable. Per the TD1207 datasheet, the AT command interface lets any microcontroller or PLC gateway module forward an emergency signal as a 12-byte Sigfox uplink frame with only minimal firmware integration. The -126 dBm sensitivity ensures alerts reach the Sigfox cloud even from inside metal cabinets or shielded plant rooms.
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Smart Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring
The TD1207 is widely deployed in soil moisture, irrigation, weather, and livestock monitoring stations where mains power is unavailable. Per the TD next Sigfox modules brochure, the module's combined RX sensitivity and TX efficiency enable multi-kilometer field ranges across orchard and row-crop deployments; battery nodes only need a few bytes per hour, which the Sigfox 12-byte frame accommodates. The compact surface-mount module integrates easily into weatherproof IP65 enclosures.
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Connected Buildings and Facility Management
Building managers deploy TD1207 wireless sensors in lighting, occupancy, leak detection, and HVAC monitoring roles to retrofit older buildings without pulling cable. According to the TD1207 datasheet, the module's AT-command interface and event-driven interrupts let the host MCU offload all radio and protocol work, simplifying firmware to a small event scheduler. The Sigfox network's bidirectional capability (limited downlink) supports over-the-air configuration changes pushed from the cloud.
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Logistics Container and Cold-Chain Monitoring
Refrigerated container shipments, pharmaceutical cold-chain, and remote telemetry use the TD1207 to push temperature, humidity, and door-state events to a central logistics dashboard over Sigfox. The module's ultra-narrowband physical layer is resilient to narrowband interference common on cargo vessels, per the TD1207 datasheet, while the Cortex-M3 baseband can host edge logic that summarizes temperature excursions before uplink. Multi-year battery life on D cells removes the need for recharging at every transit node.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour TD1207 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | TD1208 | TD1508 | SN10-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | TD next | TD next | TD next | Third-party Sigfox module vendor |
| Package | TD next module family footprint | TD next module family footprint | TD next module family footprint | TD next module family footprint |
| Protocol | Sigfox UNB (868 / 902 MHz) | Sigfox UNB + BLE | Sigfox UNB (868 / 902 MHz) | Sigfox UNB (868 / 902 MHz) |
| RX Sensitivity (typical) | -126 dBm | -126 dBm | -126 dBm | -120 dBm (third-party) |
| TX Output Power (max) | +14 dBm | +14 dBm | +14 dBm | +14 dBm |
| Host Interface | UART (AT), SPI, GPIO | UART (AT), SPI, GPIO | UART (AT), SPI, GPIO | UART (AT), GPIO |
| On-board Radios | 1 (Sigfox sub-GHz) | 2 (Sigfox sub-GHz + BLE) | 1 (Sigfox sub-GHz) | 1 (Sigfox sub-GHz) |
| Operating Temperature | -30 C to +70 C | -30 C to +70 C | -30 C to +70 C | -30 C to +70 C |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Sub-GHz Sigfox-only implementation keeps BOM cost low (vs TD1208)
- Hosted ARM Cortex-M3 baseband offloads protocol from host MCU (vs Generic Sigfox transceiver ICs)
- Manufacturer-issued documentation set on public GitHub (vs Obscure third-party Sigfox modules)
Notes de conception
Per the TD1207 EVB user's guide, place the module over a continuous ground plane on the host PCB and avoid routing high-speed digital traces under the antenna path. The castellated edge pad footprint needs proper pad length and stencil aperture to avoid solder-starvation during reflow.
Estimated: at typical Sigfox uplink duty cycle the module draws average current below 1 mA from a 3.3 V supply; peak TX burst can demand ~50 mA. Add a low-ESR 10 uF ceramic plus a 100 nF decoupling pair at the supply pin to handle the TX burst without rail droop.
Do not exceed the published operating temperature range. A region (RC) mismatch between module firmware and the deployed Sigfox network will result in silent uplink failure - verify that the loaded firmware profile matches RC1 (ETSI), RC2 (FCC), RC3 or RC4 at production flashing.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance inferred from the manufacturer's product page. Sigfox / FCC / ETSI / ARIB regional approvals depend on zone firmware profile - verify per region before deployment.
