Overview
The SX1280 transceiver provides ultra-long range communication in the 2.4GHz band with the linearity to withstand heavy interference. This makes them the ideal solution for robust and reliable wireless solutions.
Features
- Long Range 2.4GHz transceiver
- High sensitivity, down to -132dBm
- +12.5dBm, High efficiency PA
- Low energy consumption, On-chip DC-DC
- LoRa, FLRC, (G)FSK supported modulations
- Programmable bit rate
- Excellent blocking immunity
- Ranging Engine, Time-of-flight function
- BLE PHY layer compatibility
- Low system cost
| Documents | Release Date | Type |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| SX1280 Datasheet | 2023-10-27 | | |
| AN1200.29: Introduction to Ranging with the SX1280 | 2018-12-21 | | |
| AN1200.30: Wi-Fi Immunity of LoRa at 2.4 GHz | 2018-12-21 | | |
| AN1200.31: How to Perform Ranging Tests with the SX1280 Development Kit | 2018-12-21 | | |
| AN1200.41: Using the SX1280/SX1281 in Low Power Applications | 2019-07-04 | | |
| AN1200.44: Bluetooth Immunity of LoRa at 2.4 GHz | 2019-07-04 | | |
| AN1200.50: SX1280 Ranging Protocol | 2022-06-22 | | |
| AN1200.59: Selecting the Optimal Reference Clock | 2023-08-24 | | |
| AN1200.77: Optimizing Channel Activity Detect (CAD) on SX1280/81 | 2023-11-10 | | |
| AN1200.80: LoRa® Modem Doppler Immunity | 2023-10-26 | | |
| Miniaturized SX1280/SX1281 Design with Johanson Technology IPD (Schematics, Layout, BOM) | 2019-07-04 | ZIP | |
| Shield: SX1280/81RF1ZHP Reference Design | 2020-03-24 | ZIP | |
| SX1280/81 Dev Kit User Guide | 2019-11-12 | | |
| Documents | Release Date | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWL2001 - LoRa Basics Modem Library | 2024-05-14 | TXT | |
| SX1280 DevKit Firmware | 2020-03-24 | ZIP | |
| SX1280 PingPong & Ranging Application Source Code in C | 2019-04-18 | RAR | |
| SX1280/81 DevKit C++ Source Project | 2019-04-18 | ZIP | |
| SX1280/81 LoRa Calculator | 2023-06-23 | ZIP | |
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