Microchip Technology has announced the first in a series of modules for the LoRaTM technology low-data-rate wireless networking standard, which enables Internet of Things and Machine-to-Machine wireless communication with a range of more than 10 miles , a battery life of greater than 10 years, and the ability to connect millions of wireless sensor nodes to LoRa technology gateways. The 433/868 MHz RN2483 is a European R&TTE Directive assessed radio module, accelerating development time while reducing development costs.