The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 is a board from Arduino’s MKR series, specifically designed for IoT (Internet of Things) applications with a focus on long-range, low-power wireless communication. Here’s an overview of its key features and capabilities:
- Microcontroller: It uses the SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ 32-bit low power ARM MCU, providing efficient processing for IoT tasks.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 256 KB (for the SAMD21)
- SRAM: 32 KB
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Input Voltage (recommended): 5-12V
- Digital I/O Pins: 8 (of which 4 provide PWM output)
- Analog Input Pins: 7 (12-bit ADC)
- DC Current per I/O Pin: 7 mA
- Clock Speed: 48 MHz
Key Features:
- LoRaWAN Connectivity:
- LoRa Module: Equipped with a Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078 module that integrates LoRa® and Sigfox technologies:
- LoRaWAN: Provides long-range communication capabilities, ideal for IoT devices that need to transmit data over long distances with low power consumption.
- LoRa Module: Equipped with a Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078 module that integrates LoRa® and Sigfox technologies:
- USB Interface: Features a micro USB port for programming, power supply, and USB communication.
- Power:
- LiPo Battery Charging: Includes a built-in charger for a single cell lithium polymer (LiPo) battery, supporting battery-powered IoT devices.
- Battery Connector: Has a JST connector for connecting a LiPo battery.
- Programming: Compatible with the Arduino IDE, allowing for straightforward development using Arduino’s ecosystem.
- OTA (Over-the-Air) Programming: Supports firmware updates over the LoRaWAN network, which is highly convenient for updating IoT devices remotely.
- Secure Communication: Offers hardware encryption for secure data transmission over the LoRaWAN network.
Unique Capabilities:
- Long-Range IoT: With LoRaWAN, the MKR WAN 1310 can communicate over several kilometers in rural areas and up to 2-3km in urban environments, making it suitable for remote monitoring and control applications.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed for energy efficiency, enabling long battery life for IoT devices deployed in the field.
- Global Connectivity: LoRaWAN has global coverage, allowing the board to connect to various LoRaWAN networks around the world, facilitating international IoT deployments.
- Battery Management: The built-in LiPo charging capabilities and power-efficient design make it ideal for long-term, battery-powered IoT solutions.
Use Cases:
- Smart Agriculture: Monitor and control irrigation systems, soil moisture, or livestock tracking in remote areas.
- Environmental Monitoring: Collect data on air quality, water levels, or wildlife monitoring where traditional connectivity might be unavailable or impractical.
- Asset Tracking: Track vehicles, shipping containers, or other assets over long distances with low power usage.
- Smart Cities: For applications like street lighting control, waste management, or parking lot monitoring.
- Energy Management: Monitor energy consumption in remote locations or control energy distribution in smart grid applications.
- Industrial IoT: For condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, or remote machine control in industrial settings.
The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 provides developers with a compact, versatile, and power-efficient platform for IoT projects that require long-range communication, making it an excellent choice for applications where traditional Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity is not feasible or when long-term battery life is critical.
Tech specs
The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 is based on the SAMD21 microcontroller.
| Microcontroller | SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ 32bit low power ARM MCU (datasheet) |
| Radio module | CMWX1ZZABZ (datasheet) |
| Board Power Supply (USB/VIN) | 5V |
| Secure Element | ATECC508 (datasheet) |
| Supported Batteries | rechargeable Li-Ion, or Li-Po, 1024 mAh minimum capacity |
| Circuit Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Digital I/O Pins | 8 |
| PWM Pins | 13 (0 .. 8, 10, 12, 18 / A3, 19 / A4) |
| UART | 1 |
| SPI | 1 |
| I2C | 1 |
| Analog Input Pins | 7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit) |
| Analog Output Pins | 1 (DAC 10 bit) |
| External Interrupts | 8 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 / A1, 17 / A2) |
| DC Current per I/O Pin | 7 mA |
| CPU Flash Memory | 256 KB (internal) |
| QSPI Flash Memory | 2MByte (external) |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| EEPROM | no |
| Clock Speed | 32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz |
| LED_BUILTIN | 6 |
| USB | Full-Speed USB Device and embedded Host |
| Antenna gain | 2dB (bundled pentaband antenna) |
| Carrier frequency | 433/868/915 MHz |
| Working region | EU/US (confirmed) other countries check your region’s spectrum availability |
| Length | 67.64 mm |
| Width | 25 mm |
| Weight | 32 gr. |