LoRaWAN Vs SigFox | Difference between LoRaWAN and SigFox
This page compares LoRaWAN Vs SigFox and mentions difference between LoRaWAN and SigFox. It provides link to LoRaWAN and SigFox tutorials. The difference between LoRa and LoRaWAN is also mentioned.
LoRaWAN is LoRa based Wide Area Network. LoRa is a physical layer used in LoRaWAN devices which supports MAC layer and upper stack as per desired application os use. Hence LoRa consists of layer-1 (RF and PHY) while LORaWAN consists of entire communication protocol.
Both LoRaWAN and Sigfox are Low Power Wide Area Network technologies.
| Specifications | LoRaWAN | Sigfox |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency band of operation | 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 780 MHz, 915 MHz | 868 MHz, 902 MHz |
| Channel Bandwidth | EU: 8 x 125 KHz US: 64 x 125 KHz, 8 x 125 KHz Modulation: Chirp Spread Spectrum |
Ultra narrow band |
| Coverage range | 2 to 5 Km in urban areas, 15 Km in rural areas | 3 to 10 Km in urban areas, 30 to 50 Km in rural areas, 1000 Km in LOS (Line of Sight) |
| Network Architecture |  |
 |
| Transmit power of end node | EU: < +14 dBm ; US: < +27 dBm |
-20 dBm to +20 dBm |
| Message size | 242 bytes | 12 bytes |
| Downlink data rate | EU: 300 bps to 50 Kbps US: 900 to 100 Kbps |
4 messages of 8 bytes/day |
| uplink data rate | same as above | 100 bps, 140 messages/day |
| network topology | Star on star | star |
| Number of end devices per gateway or access point | Uplink: >1M Downlink: < 100 K |
1M |
| References | Refer LoRa tutorial>> and LoRa technology basics>> |
Refer SigFox technology basics>> and SIGFOX Tutorial>>. |
LoRaWAN and Sigfox Related Links
LoRa tutorial
LoRa Frequency Bands
LoRa protocol stack
LoRa MAC layer
LoRaWAN classes
LoRa features
LoRa Transceiver module
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SIGFOX Network Architecture
SIGFOX Protocol Stack
SIGFOX Frame structure
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sigfox
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