# CubeCell AM01 Module V2 (HTCC-AM01)

> Ultra-compact 18x18mm LoRa/LoRaWAN module based on the ASR6502 SiP with integrated ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU and Semtech SX1262 transceiver. Features 3.5uA deep sleep, Arduino compatibility, and CE/FCC certification. Designed for SMT integration into custom IoT sensor nodes.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Heltec
- **Board Type:** module
- **Price:** ~$9.9
- **CPU:** ARM Cortex-M0,single-core @ 48MHz
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-M0+
- **CPU Cores:** 1
- **RAM:** 16KB SRAM
- **Flash:** 128KB
- **USB:** No
- **Power:** 3.3V
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Operating Temp:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Dimensions:** 18 × 18 × 3mm
- **Weight:** 2g
- **Antenna:** IPEX 1.0 (U.FL)
- **SD Card:** No

## Connectivity

- **Lora:** SX1262 433/868/915MHz

## Certifications

CE, FCC

## Use Cases

- lorawan-sensor-node
- environmental-monitoring
- soil-monitoring
- smart-irrigation
- compost-monitor
- mailbox-notification
- water-level-monitoring
- solar-powered-iot

## Components

- **ASR6502** (mcu): ASR Micro ASR6502 System-in-Package integrating a 48MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU (PSoC 4000 series) with Semtech SX1262 LoRa transceiver, 128KB flash, 16KB SRAM, and 8-channel DMA engine. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fresource.heltec.cn%2Fdownload%2FCubeCell%2FHTCC-AM01_V2%2FHTCC-AM01_V2%28Rev1.1%29.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)
- **SX1262** (radio): Semtech SX1262 long-range, low-power sub-GHz RF transceiver integrated into the ASR6502 SiP, supporting 150-960MHz ISM bands with +22dBm TX power and LoRa/FSK modulation. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sparkfun.com%2Fassets%2F6%2Fb%2F5%2F1%2F4%2FSX1262_datasheet.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **SPI**: SCK: GPIO1, MISO: GPIO2, MOSI: GPIO3
- **I2C**: SDA: GPIO4, SCL: GPIO5
- **UART**: TX: GPIO6, RX: GPIO7
- **SWD**: SWCLK: SWCLK, SWDIO: SWDIO
- **ADC**

## GPIO Map

| Pin | Name | Type | Functions |
|-----|------|------|-----------|
| GPIO1 | SPI SCK / Digital IO | SPI | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO2 | SPI MISO / Digital IO | SPI | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO3 | SPI MOSI / Digital IO | SPI | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO4 | I2C SDA / Digital IO | I2C | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO5 | I2C SCL / Digital IO | I2C | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO6 | UART TX / Digital IO | UART | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| GPIO7 | UART RX / Digital IO | UART | digital-input, digital-output, pwm |
| ADC | 12-bit Analog Input | ADC | adc, digital-input |

## Description

## Overview\n\nThe Heltec CubeCell AM01 V2 (HTCC-AM01) is an ultra-compact LoRa/LoRaWAN module measuring just 18x18x3mm, designed for direct SMT integration into custom IoT applications. Built around the ASR6502 System-in-Package, it combines an ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller running at 48MHz with Semtech's SX1262 LoRa transceiver, delivering +21dBm TX power and -134dBm receive sensitivity across global ISM bands (433MHz, 470-510MHz, 863-870MHz, and 902-928MHz).\n\nThe V2 revision upgrades from the ASR6501 to the ASR6502 with improved RF impedance matching and 1dB better receive sensitivity compared to the original. With just 3.5uA deep sleep current, it is exceptionally well-suited for battery-powered and solar-powered remote sensor deployments. The module supports LoRaWAN 1.0.2 Class A/B/C operation and includes AT command transparent transmission for simplified integration.\n\nThe CubeCell Arduino framework provides full Arduino IDE and PlatformIO compatibility, making it accessible for rapid prototyping. The 1.27mm stamp-hole edge design enables reliable SMT assembly while exposing 8 GPIO pins, SPI, I2C, UART, a 12-bit ADC channel, and SWD debug interface. Community projects range from soil moisture monitors and compost temperature trackers to letterbox notification sensors, validating its strengths in agricultural IoT, environmental monitoring, and smart home sensing applications.

## Where to Buy

- [Heltec Official](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fheltec.org%2Fproject%2Fhtcc-am01-v2%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export) — 9.90
- [Alibaba](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alibaba.com%2Fproduct-detail%2FHeltec-iot-CubeCell-Module-HTCC-AM01_1600286671803.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export) — 9.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fheltec.org%2Fproject%2Fhtcc-am01-v2%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)
- [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FHelTecAutomation%2FCubeCell-Arduino&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.heltec.org%2Fen%2Fnode%2Fasr650x%2Fhtcc_am01%2Findex.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)
- [datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fresource.heltec.cn%2Fdownload%2FCubeCell%2FHTCC-AM01_V2%2FHTCC-AM01_V2%28Rev1.1%29.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)
- [schematics](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fresource.heltec.cn%2Fdownload%2FCubeCell%2FHTCC-AM01_V2%2FHTCC-AM01_V2_Schematic_Diagram.pdf&ref=openhardware.directory&product=heltec-cubecell-am01-v2&source=md-export)

## Tags

`lora`, `lorawan`, `iot`, `low-power`, `asr6502`, `sx1262`, `cubecell`, `heltec`, `module`

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