N430BS built around Semtech’s LLCC68 LoRa transceiver core, integrates a discrete power amplifier (PA) and a low‑noise amplifier (LNA).Delivers +35 dBm (3.2 W) output power and receiver sensitivity of −148 dBm under LoRa modulation. Up to 15 km line‑of‑sight. N430BS supports all major Sub‑1GHz ISM bands (169, 433, 868, 915 MHz) and is fully compliant with LoRaWAN® stacks. It is suited for high‑power gateways requiring city‑wide coverage and for ultra‑low‑power end‑nodes that operate for years on a single battery.
+35 dBm / –148 dBm – 183 dB link budget, NLOS capable
LoRaWAN® Ready – All Sub‑GHz bands (169/433/868/915 MHz)
Trusted RF – Shielded 4‑layer PCB, FCC/ETSI/SRRC compliant
Full Pin Access – Direct LLCC68 control for custom use
0.2 µA Sleep – Multi‑year battery life, no external switching
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core IC | Semtech LLCC68 |
| Frequency Bands | 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz (variant dependent) |
| Max Output Power | +35 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | -148 dBm (LoRa®, typ.) |
| Data Rate | 0 – 62.5 kbps (LoRa®) |
| Modulation | LoRa®, (G)FSK, BPSK |
| Supply (Core) | 3.3 V |
| Supply (PA) | 5.0 V (4.5 V – 5.5 V) |
| TX Current @35 dBm | 1500 mA (peak – lasts only milliseconds) |
| RX Current | 15 mA (typ.) |
| Standby Current | 10 µA |
| Interface | SPI |
| Antenna Connection | 50Ω pad or IPEX connector |
| PCB | 4‑layer, impedance controlled |
| Dimensions | 36 mm × 24 mm × 3 mm |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +80°C |
LoRaWAN® Gateways – Need a gateway that covers a whole town? This module gives you the range.
Smart Meters (AMR/AMI) – Water, gas, electricity meters that phone home from basements and pits.
Industrial Sensors – Tank levels, vibration monitors, air quality sensors in remote locations.
Asset Trackers – Follow containers, pallets, or vehicles across continents without a cellular bill.
Smart Agriculture – Soil moisture, livestock tracking, irrigation control across thousands of acres.
Smart City – Parking sensors buried in asphalt, waste bins that report when they’re full.
| Order Code | Core | Frequency | Power | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N430BS-169M | LLCC68 | 160–175 MHz | +35 dBm | EU telemetry, 169 MHz apps |
| N420BS-433M | LLCC68 | 410–510 MHz | +35 dBm | Global IoT, 433 MHz ISM |
| N420BS-868M | LLCC68 | 860–880 MHz* | +35 dBm | EU LoRaWAN®, 868 MHz |
| N420BS-915M | LLCC68 | 910–930 MHz* | +35 dBm | Americas LoRaWAN®, 915 MHz |
Typical centre frequency: 868 MHz or 915 MHz – please specify when ordering.
What’s in the Box
1 × N430BS module (tape & reel available for volume)
Quick start guide
Link to online docs and example code
| Region | Standards | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EU | EN 300 220, EN 301 489, EN 60950 | Compliant |
| US | FCC Part 15 | Pre‑scanned, modular approval pending |
| Global | RoHS, REACH | Compliant |
Need certification support? Contact our compliance team.
| What matters | How we deliver it |
|---|---|
| Range | +35 dBm PA + -148 dBm LNA – link budget that works |
| Battery life | 10 µA sleep current – years between battery changes |
| Design flexibility | Full LLCC68 pinout – no black boxes |
| Global use | One module, four frequency variants – simplify inventory |
| Toughness | -40°C to +80°C, 4‑layer PCB, shielded |
| Cost | Value‑engineered for high‑volume deployment |
Not sure which LLCC68 module fits your project? Here’s how they stack up.
| Model | Power | PA+LNA | Form Factor | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N401BS | +22 dBm | No | SMD | Battery‑powered short‑range sensors |
| N429BS | +31 dBm | Yes | SMD | Long‑range end‑nodes, budget gateways |
| N427BS | +33 dBm | Yes | SMD | Long‑range gateways, high‑performance end‑nodes |
| N430BS | +35 dBm | Yes | SMD | Long‑range gateways, high‑performance end‑nodes |
| N428BS | +37 dBm | Yes | SMD + shielding | Harsh industrial, extreme range |
All modules: SPI interface, IPEX + stamp‑hole antenna, full SDK access.
Short range, ultra‑low power sensor? → N401BS
Balancing cost and range for an end‑node? → N426BS
Need maximum range with full developer control? → N430BS (this one)
Industrial environment with high EMI? → N428BS
📄 Download the N430BS datasheet (PDF)
📘 LLCC68 reference manual & design guide
🧪 Order samples or an evaluation board
📞 Talk to a technical sales engineer
Specifications subject to change. Real-world performance depends on antenna, environment, and system design.