AI50H - LoRa SoC Module 48MHz Cortex-M4 | AcSiP
N.º da peça: AI50H ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.99 | $9,99 |
| 10 | $9.49 | $94,90 |
| 100 | $8.95 | $895,00 |
| 500 | $8.4 | $4.200,00 |
| 1.000 | $7.85 | $7.850,00 |
AI50H Visão geral
What is a LoRa SoC module? A LoRa (Long Range) system-on-chip module is a compact wireless device that integrates a low-power microcontroller, a sub-GHz radio transceiver, and matching network into a single reflow-solderable unit. Unlike a standalone transceiver IC, the AI50H exposes a pre-certified RF path so developers skip antenna-matching and EMI tuning, accelerating end-product time-to-market for LPWAN IoT nodes such as smart meters, asset trackers, and agricultural sensors.
Key features exposed by the integrated peripherals include 2 DMA controllers, 2 USART, 1 LPUART, 2 SPI, and 3 I2C channels, giving the embedded Cortex-M4 headroom for sensor aggregation and LoRaWAN stack execution without external bus expanders. The integrated +21 dBm PA combined with -136 dBm sensitivity yields a link budget exceeding the LoRaWAN specification by a wide margin in dense urban deployments.
Architecturally, the AI50H bonds an STM32-class Cortex-M4 die to a LoRa modem front-end, allowing firmware-level MAC control while delegating physical-layer modulation, spreading-factor handling, and channel-activity detection to dedicated hardware. A 64-bit unique device identifier compliant with IEEE 802-2001 supports device provisioning in large LoRaWAN fleets.
Typical applications include LoRaWAN end nodes, smart agriculture soil/irrigation sensors, industrial metering, asset tracking in logistics, and remote environmental monitoring where battery lifetime and long range outweigh high throughput.
Design consideration: ensure the host PCB provides a clear keep-out under the module antenna area and follows the reference layout from the AcSiP HDK to preserve RF regulatory compliance and radiated performance.
This page synthesizes AcSiP brief PDF, Mouser distributor pricing, and LoRaWAN-class alternatives not consolidated in any single manufacturer datasheet.
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AI50H Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 48 MHz |
| Wireless Protocol | LoRa (Long Range) |
| Operating Frequency Band | 863 MHz to 930 MHz |
| Sensitivity | ≤ -136 dBm |
| Maximum TX Power (PA) | +21 dBm (integrated) |
| DMA Controllers | 2 |
| USART | 2 |
| LPUART | 1 |
| SPI | 2 |
| I2C | 3 |
| Unique Device ID | 64-bit (IEEE 802-2001 compliant) |
| Temperatura de operação | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Module Type | RF SoC (System on Chip) module |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
| Certification (LoRa Alliance) | Listed by AcSiP |
| Status RoHS | Compliant (per AcSiP product page) |
Interfaces e Conectores do AI50H
AI50H expõe as seguintes interfaces e conectores conforme publicado pelo fabricante: Sem fios, Expansão / Barramentos. A pinagem do header de expansão, a numeração dos pinos do conector e os limites elétricos estão definidos na documentação do fabricante.
| Sem fios | LoRa (Long Range) |
| Expansão / Barramentos | 2 |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Características de potência e térmicas
| Temperatura de Funcionamento | -40 °C to +85 °C |
Parâmetros de entrada de potência e térmicos para AI50H, conforme publicados pelo fabricante.
Aplicações típicas
AI50H é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: LoRaWAN End Node, Smart Agriculture Sensors, Industrial Metering, Asset Tracking in Logistics, Environmental Monitoring Stations, Smart City Infrastructure.
LoRaWAN End Node
The AI50H is purpose-built for LoRaWAN Class A, B, and C end nodes requiring long battery life and multi-kilometer range in the 863–930 MHz ISM bands. With its -136 dBm sensitivity and integrated +21 dBm PA, the module achieves a link budget that covers dense urban and rural deployments without external RF amplification, while the onboard Cortex-M4 hosts the LoRaWAN MAC stack and any application firmware. Designers gain a turnkey, RF-certified platform that removes the need for a separate MCU and matching network.
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Smart Agriculture Sensors
For soil-moisture probes, irrigation valves, and livestock tracking tags, the AI50H's -40 °C to +85 °C operating range supports deployment inside outdoor enclosures subject to seasonal thermal swing. Low-power sleep modes combined with LoRa's high link budget allow multi-year battery life on coin cells, and the 64-bit IEEE 802-2001 unique device ID maps directly to LoRaWAN dev-eui provisioning. The module's 2 SPI / 3 I2C / 2 USART peripheral set gives headroom for sensor aggregation and expansion.
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Industrial Metering
Water, gas, and electric meters benefit from the AI50H's integrated ARM Cortex-M4, which executes metering algorithms and a LoRaWAN stack on a single die - eliminating the reliability risk of inter-chip busses. The integrated +21 dBm PA penetrates deep basement vaults where meters are commonly installed, and the LoRa modulation's robustness against narrowband interferers outperforms FSK/ASK in noisy utility environments. The module's surface-mount form-factor streamlines high-volume meter production lines.
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Asset Tracking in Logistics
GPS-denied indoor and inter-modal asset tracking relies on LoRa beaconing for low-power long-range presence reporting. The AI50H combines a 48 MHz Cortex-M4 - sufficient for sensor fusion and store-and-forward buffering - with a sub-GHz radio that propagates through warehouses and shipping containers. The -136 dBm sensitivity reaches gateways placed hundreds of meters away, allowing logistics yards to deploy a single gateway covering multiple loading bays.
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Environmental Monitoring Stations
Remote air-quality, weather, and hydrology monitoring stations place severe power constraints on wireless modules - the AI50H's integrated host/MCU architecture avoids the idle-current penalty of running a separate application processor. LoRa's high link budget allows stations to be installed kilometers from the nearest gateway, ideal for wildfire smoke sensors, glacier monitoring, and river-level telemetry. Multiple I2C/SPI interfaces allow simultaneous particulate, gas, and temperature/humidity sensor integration.
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Smart City Infrastructure
Street-lighting controllers, smart-parking sensors, and municipal waste-bin level sensors all benefit from the AI50H's compact surface-mount form, integrated antenna matching, and pre-tested RF compliance - reducing per-node engineering cost when deploying thousands of devices. LoRaWAN public-network compatibility allows municipal operators to use shared carrier networks rather than building dedicated gateways. The module's industrial temperature grade supports uncontrolled street-cabinet deployments.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | AI50J | AI52H | AI60H | SX1276IMLTRT | STM32WLE5CCU6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | AcSiP | AcSiP | AcSiP | AcSiP | Semtech | STMicroelectronics |
| Package / Form Factor | S-series LoRa SoC module (surface mount) | S-series LoRa SoC module - same footprint | S-series LoRa SoC module - same footprint | S-series LoRa SoC module - same footprint | QFN-24 (transceiver IC, not module) | UFQFPN-48 (SoC IC, not module) |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit, up to 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit, up to 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit, up to 48 MHz | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit, up to 48 MHz | No MCU (transceiver IC) | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit, up to 48 MHz |
| Frequency Band | 863–930 MHz (LoRa) | 863–930 MHz (LoRa) | 863–930 MHz (LoRa) | 863–930 MHz (LoRa) | 137–1020 MHz (sub-GHz, LoRa-capable) | 150–960 MHz (sub-GHz, LoRa) |
| Sensitivity | ≤ -136 dBm | ≤ -136 dBm | ≤ -136 dBm | ≤ -136 dBm | ≤ -148 dBm (raw IC, more aggressive SF) | ≤ -140 dBm |
| Maximum TX Power | +21 dBm (integrated PA) | +21 dBm | +21 dBm | +22 dBm | +14 to +20 dBm (external PA required for +21) | +15 dBm (internal) / +22 dBm with external PA |
| Integrated MCU + Radio | Yes (SoC module) | Yes (SoC module) | Yes (SoC module) | Yes (SoC module) | No (radio only) | Yes (SoC IC, not module) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Approx. 1k-piece Pricing | ≈ $7.85 (volume breaks) | ≈ $7.85 (volume breaks) | ≈ $8.20 (volume breaks) | ≈ $8.50 (volume breaks) | ≈ $4.00 (IC only) | ≈ $5.50 (IC only) |
Principais diferenciais
- Integrated +21 dBm PA and -136 dBm sensitivity (vs SX1276IMLTRT (raw transceiver IC))
- Cortex-M4 host + LoRa radio in a single SoC module (vs Separate MCU + discrete LoRa transceiver designs)
- Industrial -40 °C to +85 °C operating range as a module (vs STM32WLE5CCU6 bare IC)
Notas de projeto
Estimated: keep a continuous ground pour under and around the AI50H module footprint, extending at least 5 mm beyond the antenna area. The antenna trace and any matching structures should be routed only on the host PCB's top layer with no copper beneath to avoid detuning. Reference the AcSiP HDK layout for stack-up and via-fence recommendations. Violating these guidelines can desensitize the receiver by 10 dB or more.
Estimated: at +21 dBm TX the AI50H module draws substantial current - verify the host power supply can deliver the peak inrush without sag. Add at least 10 µF of bulk decoupling adjacent to the module's power pins, plus a 100 nF high-frequency bypass. For battery-powered nodes, schedule TX bursts during low-consumption periods and use LoRaWAN Class A sleep windows to maximize battery life.
Do not place tall components within 5 mm of the antenna keep-out zone. Bypass capacitors on the AI50H's host-side pins must be ceramic X7R/X5R types with low ESR; do not substitute Y5V or tantalum. Always verify the firmware-configured frequency band (EU 868, AS 923, US 915) matches the regional regulatory allowance before deploying in the field, as misconfiguration may violate ETSI/FCC rules even with RF-compliant hardware.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS compliance and lead-free per AcSiP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable (consumer/industrial wireless module). Reach / halogen / conflict-mineral status not explicitly listed in the verified web data.