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2 layers50.3 × 30 mmISM02, the printed circuit board in 3D

ISM RF module with LoRa network capability

Size
50.3 × 30 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
55
Nets
29
Pads
159
Tracks, vias
316, 194
Pours
4
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
24 Oct 2020
Updated
22 Jan 2025

Overview

ISM02 is an open-source printed circuit board by mlab-modules, from the mlab-modules/ISM02 repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 50.3 × 30 mm with 55 parts on 29 nets, routed with 316 tracks and 194 vias.

It is built around the PE4259-63 and MIC5504-3.3YM5. Its parts include 23 capacitors, 14 connectors, 7 inductors, 3 ICs and 2 resistors. It belongs with the radio and wireless and home automation and IoT boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

README.md

ISM02 - Long Range, Low Power, sub-GHz RF Transceiver

ISM02A is a telemetry module based on the Semtech SX1262 RF transceiver. This module is widely used in LoRa and other sub-GHz wireless communication applications. It incorporates an RF switch (PE4259) to multiplex RX and TX on a single antenna, making it a compact solution for IoT and telemetry use cases.

ISM02A Top ISM02A Bottom

Features

  • RF Transceiver: SX1262
    • More power-efficient compared to the SX127x series
    • Additional features with a smaller footprint and fewer external components
    • Operating frequency range: 150 MHz to 960 MHz
    • Supports LoRa and (G)FSK modulation
    • Maximum output power: +22 dBm
    • Low power consumption: 4.2 mA in receive mode
    • Complies with ETSI EN 300 220, FCC CFR 47 Part 15, and other global ISM band regulations
  • RF Switch: PE4259 UltraCMOS RF switch
    • Frequency range: 10 MHz – 3000 MHz
    • Low insertion loss: 0.35 dB @ 1000 MHz
    • High isolation: 30 dB @ 1000 MHz
    • High ESD tolerance of 2 kV HBM
    • Used to multiplex RX and TX on a single antenna

The module is typically used as a LoRa device and offers flexible wireless communication for various low-power, long-range applications.

Applications

  • Remote sensors
  • Agricultural sensors
  • HAB/stratospheric balloon tracking and telemetry
  • Remote control applications (UAVs, Robots)

Specifications

ParameterValueDescription
Dimensions50.292 x 29.972 mmPhysical size of the module
Frequency Range150 MHz – 960 MHzSupports sub-GHz ISM bands
Modulation TypesLoRa, FSKSupports LoRaWAN and proprietary
Max Output Power+22 dBmUsing SX1262
Power Consumption4.2 mA in Rx modeLow power consumption
RF SwitchPE4259Used for antenna multiplexing

Additional Resources

Parts

55
QtyValueFootprintReferences
12HEADER_2x01_PARALLELMlab_Pin_Headers:Straight_2x01J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J13, J15
4-Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC1, C3, C11, C12
4HOLEMlab_Mechanical:MountingHole_3mmM1, M2, M3, M4
310uFMlab_R:SMD-0805C21, C24, C25
33p3Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC13, C19, C22
2100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC2, C6
239pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC15, C17
10RInductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL3
1100RMlab_R:SMD-0603R2
110kMlab_R:SMD-0603R1
115nHInductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL2
115uHMlab_R:SMD-0805L1
11nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC18
11p8Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC8
11uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC5
12n5Inductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL5
12p2Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC16
12p4Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC10
132MHzMlab_XTAL:Crystal_SMD_NX2016SAY1
1470nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC4
147nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC7
147nHInductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL4
147pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC9
14n7Inductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL6
15p6Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolderC14
19n1Inductor_SMD:L_0402_1005MetricL7
1BZV55C-5,6VMlab_D:Diode-MiniMELF_StandardD1
1JUMP_3X2Mlab_Pin_Headers:Straight_2x03J1
1MCXMlab_CON:MCXJ12
1MIC5504-3.3YM5Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5U2
1PE4259Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-363_SC-70-6U3
1SX1262Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.6x2.6mm_ThermalViasU1

Questions

How big is the ISM02 PCB?

It measures 50.3 × 30 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the ISM02 use?

55 parts, built around the PE4259-63 and MIC5504-3.3YM5. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the ISM02 KiCad files?

From the mlab-modules/ISM02 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hw/sch_pcb/ISM02.kicad_pcb and its schematic hw/sch_pcb/ISM02.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the ISM02 design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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