I would like to run a Lora RF transceiver chip (such as SX1276/SX1261/SX1262) from the QCA4020 via SPI bus is this a valid configuration? The idea is to make a Lora sensor node along with the QCA4020 dual-band Wi-Fi and BT/BLE capabilities. I don't anticipate running all 4 radios simultaneously, but am curious if that is possible anyway.
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Hi Nahraj,
Yes, QCA4020 can communicate with external host via SPI.
If the Lora RF transceiver can support hostless mode or requires host chipset?
Thanks
BR,
Jayden
Lora Transceiver would be SX1276/1261/1262 type which I believe does not require a host. I have seen nRF52832 BLE modules with SX1276 so I am assuming that the QCA4020 is very similar to the Nordic nRF52832/52840 in that it can run the SX1276 via SPI port.
Hi nahraj,
I have no details about Lora RF transceiver chip but if we only need to connect QCA4020 to Lora RF transceiver via SPI then it may be working.
Thanks
BR,
Jayden