MIKROE releases LR 16 Click board for LoRaWAN and proprietary IoT networks

MIKROE has released the LR 16 Click board, designed to provide long-range, low-power wireless connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. The board is based on Würth Elektronik’s WIRL-LORA Daphnis-I module, which incorporates the STM32WLE5CCU6 microcontroller.

The LR 16 Click supports LoRaWAN and proprietary communication modes, offering flexibility for various network configurations. It operates in the EU868 frequency band, delivers an output power of 13.4 dBm, and complies with the LoRaWAN 1.0.4 specification, supporting device classes A, B, and C. Proprietary networking options include peer-to-peer, star, and mesh topologies with broadcast, multicast, and unicast transmission.

Key hardware features include UART communication with AT command support, firmware upgrade capability, boot control, SWD debugging interface, and LED indicators for data and network status. The board also integrates Click Snap for compact mechanical design and improved flexibility, as well as ClickID for automatic host system recognition.

Fully compatible with the mikroBUS socket, the LR 16 Click board can be used across a range of host systems that support the mikroBUS standard. Developers have access to mikroSDK open-source libraries for integration, evaluation, and customization. The board is also supported by numerous ready-to-use example projects on MIKROE’s EmbeddedWiki platform.