Quectel KG100S Low Power Wireless Module for Amazon Sidewalk IoT Applications
Product Overview
The Quectel KG100S is a cost-effective, low-power wireless module specifically designed for Amazon Sidewalk IoT applications. This energy-efficient microcontroller module provides reliable connectivity for smart home devices and industrial applications through Amazon's secure community network.
Key Features
- Integrated Sub-1GHz CSS and FSK transceiver
- Silicon Labs EFR32BG21B MCU with Secure Vault™ technology
- Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.1 standard support
- 1024 KB Flash memory and 96 KB RAM
- 80 MHz ARM Cortex-M33 processor
- 1.8V to 3.3V power supply (3.3V recommended for optimal RF performance)
- Multiple interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, J-Link, PTI, and GPIO
- Compact LGA package (15.0 mm × 15.0 mm × 2.25 mm)
- Dual antenna interfaces: Sub-1GHz CSS/FSK and BLE
- Full support for Amazon Sidewalk network
Technical Specifications
| Wireless Protocols |
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1, Sub-1GHz CSS/FSK |
| Processor |
80 MHz ARM Cortex-M33 |
| Memory |
1024 KB Flash, 96 KB RAM |
| Power Supply |
1.8V to 3.3V (3.3V recommended) |
| Package |
LGA (15.0 mm × 15.0 mm × 2.25 mm) |
| Interfaces |
UART, I2C, SPI, J-Link, PTI, GPIO |
Amazon Sidewalk Integration
The KG100S is specifically designed for Amazon Sidewalk applications, leveraging Amazon Sidewalk Bridges (compatible Echo and Ring devices) to provide cloud connectivity. It uses BLE for short-range communication and LoRa/FSK protocols in the 900 MHz band for extended coverage, enabling low-bandwidth, long-range connectivity.
Applications
Ideal for low-traffic control and data acquisition use cases including:
- Smart home devices
- Asset tracking systems
- Security applications
- Environmental monitoring
- Industrial IoT solutions
The Quectel KG100S accelerates time-to-market with streamlined design that minimizes development effort and complexity. Its integration-friendly approach makes it suitable for various device designs, enabling manufacturers to create smarter products with improved connectivity and user convenience.