Würth Elektroniks Daphnis-I FeatherWing expands Adafruit Feather projects by integrating the STM32WLE5CCU6 LoRaWAN(R) 1.0.4 module for the EU868 band. Its Feather form factor supports rapid prototyping across industrial, residential and urban IoT deployments. With minimal 63.9 nA sleep mode consumption, AT command interface and included Hyperion-I antenna with UMRF-SMA cable, it facilitates battery-powered sensor networks. Encrypted AES-128 communication through gateways reaches distances up to ten kilometers, ensuring robust, reliable long-range connectivity.
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Würth Elektronik launches Daphnis-I FeatherWing board for long-range IoT
The Daphnis-I FeatherWing expansion board extends Würth Elektroniks FeatherWing lineup by integrating the Daphnis-I LoRaWAN(R) wireless module. It operates on LoRaWAN(R) 1.0.4 in the EU868 band, delivering transmission ranges beyond ten kilometers in ideal conditions. This form-factor-compatible add-on simplifies rapid prototyping for various industrial and consumer IoT environments. Engineers can leverage its long-distance connectivity and low-power performance to deploy sensor networks in smart factories, homes, cities, agriculture, and logistics applications.
Adafruit Feather form factor combines Daphnis-I with hundreds FeatherWings
The Adafruit Feather form factor provides developers with a versatile platform that seamlessly integrates the Daphnis-I FeatherWing alongside hundreds of FeatherWing add-ons from various vendors. By maintaining standardized pinouts, this ecosystem allows developers to incorporate tested sensor arrays, actuator modules, and communication peripherals without redesigning hardware. Consequently, engineers can rapidly prototype diverse IoT systems, from environmental monitoring to industrial automation, saving development time, reducing costs, and promoting scalability across lifecycles.
Ultra Low Power STM32WLE5CCU6 Drives Battery Sensor Network Operations
Featuring the STM32WLE5CCU6 integrated chip module, the FeatherWing board operates with a sleep current of just 63.9 nanoamperes. This low power draw conserves battery life, making it ideal for remote sensor deployments. Its energy efficiency supports extended maintenance intervals and dependable long-term performance. Designers can leverage this feature to develop sustainable IoT networks that provide reliable data transmission over many months or years without frequent battery replacements, lowering operating expenses.
Daphnis-I FeatherWing ships with Hyperion-I antenna and RF cable
The Daphnis-I FeatherWing package includes the Hyperion-I external 868 MHz antenna and a UMRF-SMA RF cable, providing developers with a hardware solution optimized for rapid deployment of LoRaWAN devices. By bundling these components, the board eliminates the need for separate sourcing and compatibility checks. Users can seamlessly connect their modules to the LoRaWAN network, focusing on application logic and sensor integration rather than assembly. This accelerates prototyping and reduces setup time.
LoRaWAN’s Star Network Architecture Ensures AES-128 Encrypted Data Transmission
The LoRaWAN infrastructure implements a star network topology in which end nodes wirelessly transmit data packets directly to one or more gateways. These gateways act as transparent bridges, forwarding the received uplink frames via IP-based backhaul to a central LoRaWAN network server. The message path is protected by mandatory AES-128 encryption at the network, application, and join layers, providing robust confidentiality and integrity for data in transit across each hop.
FeatherWing Daphnis-I enables bidirectional LoRaWAN A B C connectivity
The Daphnis-I FeatherWing module implements LoRaWAN classes A, B, and C to enable bidirectional communication, allowing uplink and downlink transmissions based on scheduled receive windows. A UART interface provides control through a simple AT command set, facilitating integration without drivers. Both Over-The-Air Activation (OTAA) and Activation By Personalization (ABP) methods are supported for network registration, offering developers a choice between dynamic session key negotiation and preset credentials for reliable connectivity.
Würth Elektronik Unveils FeatherWing Evaluation Kit, SDK, PC Tools
Würth Elektronik provides an evaluation kit for its Daphnis-I module, accompanied by a user-friendly graphical PC application and a versatile Software Development Kit supporting the entire FeatherWing ecosystem. Developers can access quickstart examples hosted on GitHub, covering integrations with The Things Network, AWS IoT, Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and Kaa IoT. These resources accelerate project development by demonstrating secure AES-encrypted sensor data transmission workflows to a variety of cloud environments.
Würths Daphnis-I FeatherWing Enables Ultra-Efficient LoRaWAN Prototyping In Minutes
Combining a streamlined Adafruit Feather footprint with the advanced STM32WLE5CCU6 LoRaWAN(R) module, the Daphnis-I FeatherWing delivers ultra-efficient wireless connectivity across distances exceeding ten kilometers. Its sub-microampere sleep current, paired with a comprehensive accessory set including Hyperion-I antenna and UMRF-SMA cable, accelerates development of battery-powered smart factory, home, or city installations. Developers benefit from standardized AT commands, support for OTAA and ABP activation methods, plus extensive SDK, PC tool, cloud integration examples.
