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KW38 +20dBm Extended Range Reference Design Board

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The KW38-ER-RD extended range module reference design uses an external power amplifier to boost the transmitter output power to +20 dBm. This enables a wider range for applications that require communications over long distances or in harsh RF environments. The module uses the KW38 wireless MCU, which is pin-to-pin compatible with KW37 and KW39. The KW38-ER-RD extended range module is a small form-factor reference design compatible with the mikroBUS click board standard.

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KW38-ER-RD Overview

KW38-ER-RD Overview
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Supported Devices

Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth Low Energy

  • KW39-38-37: KW39/38/37: 32-Bit Bluetooth 5.0 Long-Range MCUs with CAN FD and LIN Bus Options, Arm® Cortex®-M0+ Core

Processors and Microcontrollers

K2x / KS2x USB

  • K22_120: Kinetis® K22-120 MHz, Cost Effective, Full-Speed USB Microcontrollers (MCUs) based on Arm® Cortex®-M4 Core

Features

Processor

  • ER-RD-KW38 Freedom Development Board includes
  • Can be configured as Host or Shield for connection to Host Processor.
  • MKW38Z512VFT4

Form Factor

  • PCB (25.4 x 57.15 mm) – compatible with the MikroBUS Click module L size

Debug

  • OSBDM onboard open source programming and debugging tool
  • CMSIS-DAP debug interface
  • OpenSDA
  • JTAG

Software and Support Application Development

Buy Options

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  • FRDM-KW38
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  • Freedom Development Kit for KW39/38/37 MCUs.

  • Kit Contains

    • 1x FRDM-KW38 board
    • 1x USB cable
  • $86.25 USD
  • For a quantity of 1
    • Availability: In Stock
    • Inventory: 3
    • Shipping: Normally ships 1-2 business days
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  • USB-KW38
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  • Bluetooth Low Energy Packet Sniffer/USB Dongle.

  • Kit Contains

    • 1x USB-KW38 board
  • $69.00 USD
  • For a quantity of 1
    • Availability: In Stock
    • Inventory: 8
    • Shipping: Normally ships 1-2 business days
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