Semtech Unveils New Gen 4 LoRa Transceiver Models, the LR2022 and LR2012
New parts join the LR2021, the first in the Gen 4 family, and bring features including satellite connectivity and high sensitivity.
Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Semtech has announced two new LoRa transceivers in its Gen 4 family, joining the LR2021 launched back in March: the LR2022 and LR2012.
"We designed the Gen 4 portfolio to give customers choice – they can select the capabilities they need without paying for features they won't use," claims Semtech's Madhu Rayabhari of the transceiver family. "Whether that's multi-PHY capability for legacy system integration, dual-band operation for global coverage with a single SKU, or sub-GHz radio with best-in-class link budget, customers can standardize on a single architecture while protecting their investment and optimizing for their specific application."
The Gen 4 family launched back in March with the unveiling of the LR2021, a multi-protocol transceiver with LoRa, LoRaWAN, and Fast Long Range Communication (FLRC) support. The LR2022 expands this with a dual-band approach, offering global sub-gigahertz, 2.4GHz, and non-terrestrial network (NTN) sateltelite connectivity — while, the company promises, "maintaining a cost-effective profile." The LR2012, meanwhile, lowers the cost of entry into the range by concentrating solely on sub-gigahertz operation with sensitivity down to an impressive -142dBm.
Semtech is due to demonstrate all three parts at The Things Conference in Amsterdam this week, at Booth #B1, but if you're looking to add any to your designs you'll have be patient: the company has confirmed that only the LR2021 is available for customer sampling at the time of writing, with production scheduled for October 2025; the LR2022 and LR2012 will follow in Q1 and Q2 of 2026 respectively.
More information is available on the Semtech website.