STMicroelectronics Communication & Wireless Development Tool Expansion Board S2-LP Sub GHz Evaluation Kit X-NUCLEO-S2868A2

STMicroelectronics X-NUCLEO-S2868A2 is a Communication & Wireless Development Tool and evaluation kit designed to facilitate rapid prototyping and testing of sub-GHz wireless solutions. This expansion board is based on the S2-LP ultra-low power RF transceiver, which operates in the 868 MHz ISM frequency band and is tuned to cover frequency bands from 860 to 940 MHz. It provides a programmable RF output power reaching +16 dBm, offering excellent flexibility for various wireless communication use cases such as IoT and industrial applications.

The expansion board connects to the STM32 Nucleo microcontroller via SPI interface and features GPIO pins that can be configured by mounting or removing resistors, granting customizable control signals for tailored designs. The board supports multiple modulation schemes including 2-FSK, 2-GFSK, 4-FSK, 4-GFSK, On-Off Keying (OOK), and Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), with air data rates ranging from 0.1 to 500 kbps, enabling diverse communication protocols and speeds.

Power efficiency is a notable characteristic, featuring current consumption of only 7 mA in receive mode and 10 mA in transmit mode at +10 dBm output power, making it suitable for battery-powered and low-power wireless systems. Compatibility with ST morpho and Arduino UNO R3 connectors allows seamless plug-in with popular development boards, enhancing development convenience.

The board conforms to international standards including WEEE, RoHS, IEEE 802.15.4g, and Sigfox, assuring environmental compliance and interoperability in wireless networks. Manufactured in Italy, the kit assures robust quality and adherence to engineering standards.

Based on S2-LP narrow band ultra-low power sub-1 GHz transceiver tuned for 860 - 940 MHz frequency band. Programmable RF output power up to +16 dBm enables flexible wireless applications. Supports modulation schemes including 2-FSK, 2-GFSK, 4-FSK, 4-GFSK, OOK, and ASK.

Offers air data rates from 0.1 to 500 kbps suitable for diverse communication needs. Ultra-low power consumption with 7 mA in RX and 10 mA in TX at +10 dBm enhances energy efficiency. Interfaces with STM32 Nucleo microcontroller through SPI and configurable GPIO pins.

Compatible with ST morpho and Arduino UNO R3 connectors for ease of integration. Compliant with WEEE, RoHS, IEEE 802.15.4g, and Sigfox standards ensuring reliability and safety. Designed and manufactured in Italy ensuring quality and performance standards.

This expansion board is ideal for industrial, commercial, laboratory, and educational applications demanding wireless sub-GHz communication with low power consumption and advanced modulation capabilities. It supports development, testing, and validation of STM32-based wireless products and systems.

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