Technical Specifications
RfCat Python script support (USB mode)
JavaScript RF scripting language on host side
Android SDK
Android, iOS & native C application
BLE 4.1 (Android/iOS)
Full speed USB
Open source hardware
Bluetooth Smart Module ISP130301, based on nRF51
CC1111 Low-Power SoC with Sub-1 GHz RF Transceiver
Multi frequencies (from 300 MHz to 928 MHz)
Multi modulation (ASK/OOK/MSK/2-FSK/GFSK)
Transmit and receive in half duplex mode
Support data rates up to 500 kBaud
Open hardware
Full speed USB: 12 Mbps (Linux or Android)
Bluetooth Smart 4.0 (Android/iOS)
USB charging & battery powered
4 buttons to assign codes
4 Status LEDs
16 Mbit Flash Memory to save custom RF protocols
Rechargeable battery powered for stand-alone operation
Battery fuel gauge
RX amplifier for improved sensitivity: +13dB from 300MHz-1GHz
TX amplifier for higher output power: +20dB @ 433MHz & +17dB @ 900MHz
SMA connector for external antenna
Antenna port power control for external LNA
22-pin expansion and programming header
Included: Battery and injection molded plastic enclosure
PandwaRF vs. RTL-SDR tools
| RTL-SDR | Yard Stick One | PandwaRF Bare | PandwaRF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplifiers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TX/RX | RX only | TX/RX | TX/RX | TX/RX |
| Max bandwidth | 3 MHz | 800 KHz | 800 KHz | 800 KHz |
| Frequency range | 24-1800 MHz | 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz | 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz | 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz |
| Connectivity | USB | USB | USB/Bluetooth Smart | USB/Bluetooth Smart |
| Supported host OS | Linux/Windows/Android | Linux | Android/Linux | Android/Linux |
| Supported smartphone | USB | No | BLE or USB | BLE or USB |
| Battery | No | No | No | Yes |
| Enclosure | Yes | No | No | Yes |