Acal BFi add LoRa technology to extensive product portfolio in new pan-European partnership agreement with Embit SRL

Acal BFi have added the latest machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless communications technology to their extensive product portfolio in a new partnership with Embit SRL.

The new pan-European deal brings Embit’s product portfolio to new markets and sectors, with the two companies working seamlessly to deliver off-the-shelf, plug-and-play solutions. With Embit’s support, we can deliver fully customised components and modules, tailored to customer’s requirements. We can also integrate the technology with other products and designs to create bespoke, cutting-edge solutions for any market or application.

Embit’s product and technology portfolio includes wireless modules and components for IEEE 802.15.4, W-MBUS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 4.0) and ZigBee. For every wireless radio scenario, Embit have one or more products that can work to enable wireless communication programmes. Embit also bring the latest wireless technology to market, with full support for LoRa and LoRaWAN and, the soon to be released, SIGFOX.

New LoRa technology now available from Acal BFi

The new LoRa and LoRaWAN technology from Embit is extremely flexible, scalable and secure and is quickly becoming the global standard for low energy radio communications. Widely supported by the industry, LoRa and LoRaWAN is truly empowering the future of the Internet of Things.

The EMB-LR1272 modules are 868/915 MHz wireless modules that combine high performance contained within a small form factor, with a low-cost price point. The system integrator is a simple and easy way to add LoRa/LoRaWAN long-range connectivity into existing products. Embit’s modules are compliant with the latest LoRaWAN specifications, allowing customers to develop firmware application and manage a compatible LoRa eco-system.

• Output power can be set up to +19 dBm (~80 mW) or to +14 dBm (~25 mW)
• Sensitivity up to -137 dBm
• Extremely reduced power consumption in low power mode (≤3 μA in with a RTC clock running, ≤1 μA in XLP sleep)
• Embedded IEEE EUI-64 address (EMB-LR1272E)
• Open platform

Contact us to find out more about how Acal BFi and Embit can drive your wireless applications today.

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