Muon datasheet
This is a preliminary overview of the Muon. A full datasheet will be released at a later date.
Overview
The Muon is a developer kit based on the M-SoM with additional peripherals for easy prototyping.
- LoRaWAN module (Quectel KG200Z, 862 – 928 MHz)
- 96-pin expansion connector
- Temperature sensor (TMP112A)
- Configuration EEPROM (24CW640T)
- Real-time clock and watchdog chip (AM1805)
- Reset and mode buttons
- RGB status LED
- Power input options
- USB-C
- VIN (6-12 VDC)
- LiPo battery with temperature sensor (3-pin JST-PH)
M-SoM
The Muon contains a Particle M-SoM that the following functional units:
- M.2 SoM form-factor, like the B-Series SoM
- Can use cellular or Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for the cloud connection
- Realtek RTL8722DM MCU (BLE and Wi-Fi)
- Cellular modem
- M404: Quectel BG95-M5 LTE Cat M1/2G (Global)
- M524: Quectel EG91-EX LTE Cat 1 with 2G/3G fallback (EMEAA)
- M635: Quectel BG95-M5 LTE Cat M1/2G (Global with satellite)
The M404 is fully supported in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is in beta testing in other locations. See the carrier list for country compatibility information.
MCU
The Realtek RTL8722DM is in the same family as the P2 and Photon 2 modules (RTL8721DM), but has additional GPIO.
- 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- U.FL connector for external antenna
- BLE 5 using same antenna as Wi-Fi
- Realtek RTL8722DM MCU
- ARM Cortex M33 CPU, 200 MHz
- 2048 KB (2 MB) user application maximum size
- 3072 KB (3 MB) of RAM available to user applications
- 8 MB flash file system
- FCC (United States), ISED (Canada), and CE (European Union) certified
Block diagram
Device families
| Cellular Only | Cellular & Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer devices | Boron | Muon | Photon 2 |
| Production module | B-SoM | M-SoM | P2 |
Ordering information
| SKU | Description | Region | Modem | EtherSIM | Lifecycle | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUON404EA | Muon LTE-M/2G Kit (Global, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | BG95-M5 | ✓ | In development | |
| MUON404KIT | Muon LTE M1/2G Kit (Global, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | BG95-M5 | ✓ | In development | |
| MUON524EA | Muon LTE CAT1/3G/2G Kit (Europe, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | EG91-EX | ✓ | In development | |
| MUON524KIT | Muon LTE CAT1/3G/2G Kit (Europe, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | EG91-EX | ✓ | In development | |
| MUON635EA | Muon LTE M1/2G/Satellite Kit (Global, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | BG95-M5 | ✓ | In development | |
| MUON635KIT | Muon LTE M1/2G/Satellite Kit (Global, EtherSIM), [x1] | Global | BG95-M5 | ✓ | In development |
- EMEAA: Selected countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, including Australia and New Zealand. See the cellular carrier list for more information.