Glossary name of the term: Spread factor descriptions of the term: LoRa parameters for the range-to-data-rate ratio The spreading factor (SF) determines how much the signal is "spread." Higher values (SF7–SF12) increase range and resistance to interference, but reduce the data rate and increase airtime. SF 8 is used in the Saxony region. Synonyms: Spreading Factor, SF Type of term: definition Language of the term (2 char ISO code): de Back