The Ebyte E106 series are industrial SX1302 LoRa gateway RF modules with 27dBm transmit power, SPI Mini PCI-e interface, global 433/470/868/915 ISM bands, built-in PA&LNA, supporting 8-channel receiving and long-distance LoRaWAN gateway development, available as bare modules or matched antenna combo kits for worldwide industrial IoT, smart meter and environmental monitoring projects.
1. Core Product Parameter Comparison Table
| Model Number | Frequency Band | Transmit Power | Communication Interface | Chip Solution | Antenna Interface | Matched Antenna Included | Max Line-of-Sight Range | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E106-433G27P2 | 433MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 Internal Socket | No (Module Only) | 8~10km | Smart Meter, Agricultural Monitoring, Factory Sensor Network |
| E106-470G27P2 | 470MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 Internal Socket | No (Module Only) | 8~10km | China Domestic Water/Gas Meter, Urban IoT |
| E106-868G27P2 | 868MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 Internal Socket | No (Module Only) | 6~8km | EU Industrial IoT, LoRaWAN Nodes, Smart City |
| E106-915G27P2 | 915MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 Internal Socket | No (Module Only) | 6~8km | North America Sensor, Agricultural Equipment |
| E106-433G27P2 + XC-IPX-SMA-15 | 433MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 to SMA Adapter Cable | SMA Transfer Cable | 8~10km | External Antenna Installation, Cabinet Equipment |
| E106-433G27P2 + TX433-JKS-IPX20 | 433MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 + 433MHz Rod Antenna | 433MHz Rubber Rod Antenna | 8~10km | Plug & Play Portable Devices, Remote Controller |
| E106-470G27P2 + XC-IPX-SMA-15 | 470MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 to SMA Adapter Cable | SMA Transfer Cable | 8~10km | Domestic Meter Reading Cabinet Integration |
| E106-470G27P2 + TX470-JKS-IPX20 | 470MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 + 470MHz Rod Antenna | 470MHz Rubber Rod Antenna | 8~10km | Outdoor Monitoring Terminal Ready-to-Use |
| E106-868G27P2 + XC-IPX-SMA-15 | 868MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 to SMA Adapter Cable | SMA Transfer Cable | 6~8km | EU LoRaWAN Gateway Nodes |
| E106-868G27P2 + TX868-JKS-IPX20 | 868MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 + 868MHz Rod Antenna | 868MHz Rubber Rod Antenna | 6~8km | European Outdoor IoT Equipment |
| E106-915G27P2 + XC-IPX-SMA-15 | 915MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 to SMA Adapter Cable | SMA Transfer Cable | 6~8km | US Industrial Monitoring Devices |
| E106-915G27P2 + TX915-JKS-IPX20 | 915MHz | 27dBm (500mW) | SPI | LLCC68 LoRa Chip | IPEX4 + 915MHz Rod Antenna | 915MHz Rubber Rod Antenna | 6~8km | North America Farm Equipment Control |
| E15-LW-T1 | Wide Band 433/470/868/915MHz | Passive Antenna Cable | N/A (Accessory) | N/A | IPEX4 Male to IPEX4 Female 15cm | Only RF Extension Cable | N/A | Internal PCB Antenna Wiring Extension |
2. Quick Selection Guidance (4 Core Points)
- Select frequency band by target sales region: 433/470MHz for Asia & China domestic market; 868MHz for EU, UK; 915MHz for USA, Canada, Australia, complying with local RF spectrum regulations.
- Choose SKU type based on assembly demand: Purchase standalone E106-XXXG27P2 if you design custom PCB antenna; Select combo with rubber antenna TXxxx-JKS-IPX20 for fast prototype & mass production without extra antenna design; Choose XC-IPX-SMA-15 adapter if you need external large antenna like glass fiber antenna.
- Accessory matching rule: E15-LW-T1 IPEX extension cable is used to extend internal antenna wiring inside plastic enclosures, suitable for products with limited internal space.
- Hardware interface note：All E106-G27P modules are pure SPI hardware modules without built MCU firmware, require external MCU (STM32/PIC etc.) to drive via SPI register configuration.
Industrial Installation & Wiring
The E106 series gateway module is designed with a standard 52-pin Mini PCI-e card edge connector (50.95 * 30 * 4.5 mm), allowing quick installation into industrial motherboards, Raspberry Pi adapter hats (via SPI lines SX_SCK, SX_MISO, SX_MOSI, SX_CSN), and embedded edge computers. The module features an onboard IPEX-1 generation RF antenna receptacle. For reliable 27dBm RF transmission, ensure a stable 3.3V DC power source capable of supplying up to 500mA peak current.
Practical Application Scenarios
1. Smart City & Utility AMI Metering Gateway Base Stations
In municipal smart water, gas, and electricity grid telemetry networks, thousands of remote meters transmit hourly readings. Integrating the E106-470G27P2 / E106-915G27P2 gateway module into tower-mounted outdoor base stations enables simultaneous 8-channel packet demodulation across multiple spreading factors (SF5~SF12), ensuring zero data loss and maximum network capacity.
2. Industrial Park & Petrochemical Hazardous Area Monitoring
Hazardous chemical storage tanks and sprawling refineries require dense sensor deployments (gas leak detectors, pressure transmitters, pipe vibration sensors). Powered by Semtech SX1303 high sensitivity (-141dBm) and built-in LNA, the E106 module provides extensive signal penetration through dense steel structures to central ChirpStack or TTN private servers.
3. Smart Agriculture & Precision Irrigation Long-Range Gateways
Vast agricultural farms, forestry stations, and orchards require low-power sensor uplinks over expansive rural distances. Embedded into solar-powered edge gateways, the E106 gateway card collects soil moisture, weather data, and valve actuation status across 5km line-of-sight radii without recurring cellular SIM fees.
4. Smart Logistics, Port Crane & Warehouse Asset Tracking
Container terminals, multi-story logistics hubs, and automated warehousing facilities require high-concurrency tracking of AGVs, pallets, and refrigerated cargo. The E106 series leverages SX1303 high-speed SF5 demodulation to handle dense burst traffic from thousands of mobile asset trackers without channel congestion.
FAQ Section
1. What are the key improvements of SX1303 compared to previous SX1301/SX1302 gateway chips?
The SX1303 is Semtech's latest LoRa gateway baseband processor. It adds support for Spread Factor SF5 for faster data transmission, features significantly lower power consumption, runs at lower operating temperatures (simplifying heat dissipation design), and provides nanosecond-accurate Fine Timestamping for TDoA geolocation.
2. How does the E106 module communicate with the host processor (e.g. Raspberry Pi / Linux IPC)?
The E106 module interfaces directly with host controllers via standard SPI bus (Clock, MOSI, MISO, Chip Select), along with Reset and PPS (Pulse Per Second) signals. It is fully supported by the open-source Semtech SX1302/SX1303 HAL driver and packet forwarder on Linux platforms.
3. Does the module support private LoRaWAN servers like ChirpStack and The Things Network (TTN)?
Yes. The E106 series is fully compatible with standard LoRaWAN packet forwarders and Semtech UDP / Basics Station protocols, allowing seamless integration with ChirpStack, The Things Network (TTN), AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN, and proprietary enterprise servers.
4. What antenna connector is onboard and what antenna should be used?
The module is equipped with a standard IPEX-1 (U.FL compatible) 50 Ohm RF connector. For best performance, pair it with a matched 470MHz or 915MHz omnidirectional fiberglass antenna (for outdoor base stations) or rubber duck antenna (for indoor gateways) using a low-loss IPEX-to-SMA pigtail cable.
