EDATEC ED-GWL1010: Amlogic S905X4-based PoE-enabled LoRaWAN gateway targets Smart Buildings and IoT applications

The AMLogic S905X4 SoC is typically found in TV boxes, but EDATEC has integrated the quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC into its ED-GWL1010 LoRaWAN IoT gateway designed for smart buildings and industrial IoT networks requiring long-range, low-power connectivity.

The ED-GWL1010 is built around the ED-REIMEI1 single-board computer, combining a mainboard and an expansion board. It integrates Semtech’s latest SX1302/SX103 baseband chip and a Microchip ATECC608 security chip for enhanced protection. The gateway offers up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 32GB of eMMC storage. For connectivity, it supports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 10/100Mbps Ethernet with PoE, and a mini PCIe slot for a LoRa module compatible with both American and European LoRa frequencies (US915, AU915, AS923, EU868). It also features USB 3.0, an RGB LED indicator, a user button, and flexible power options through a 7-18V DC input or PoE. The ED-GWL1010 operates reliably in temperatures ranging from -25°C to 50°C and is housed in a compact (110x90x26 mm) metal enclosure.

EDATEC ED-GWL1010 specifications:

SoC – AMLogic S905X4 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor up to 2.0 GHz
System memory – 1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB LPDDR-3200 SDRAM
Storage
- 0GB / 8GB / 16GB / 32GB eMMC flash storage
- MicroSD card slot for external storage or boot
Networking
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port support PoE
- 2.4/5.8GHz dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0
- LoRa gateway module based on Semtech SX1302+SX1250
- Frequency bands: US915, AU915, AS923 (Americas), EU868 (Europe)
Display – HDMI type-A port
USB
- USB 3.0 Type-A port
- USB 2.0 Type-A port
Expansion – Mini PCIe slot (SPI) for LoRa gateway module expansion
Misc
- RGB LED indicator
- User button
- 4-pin debug serial port
Power supply
- DC 7-18V input via DC power socket
- Micro USB power supply port
- PoE support
Dimensions – 110 x 90 x 26mm
Temperature Range – -25°C to 50°C

The ED-GWL1010 runs Debian 11 Lite, a streamlined 64-bit OS ideal for IoT tasks. Software resources for setting up LoRaWAN networks, including helpful examples with ChipStack, are provided on the product page (see further below). The LoRaWAN gateway comes with one external antenna for WiFi and Bluetooth and another for LoRa.

Previously, we have covered some LoRaWAN IoT gateways including the Dusun DSGW-380, the HARDWARIO CHESTER, the Robustel industrial IoT gateways, and others including a Raspberry Pi-CM4-based EDATEC ED-GWL2110 gateway, but the ED-GWL1010 is the first one based on the Amlogic S905X4 SoC we’ve come across.

The EDATEC ED-GWL1010 LoRaWAN IoT gateway has just launched and should be available now, but pricing has not been made available publicly, at least not yet. You can get a quote for the exact price here. Detailed information is available on their product page including a datasheet and a user manual to get started.

Sayantan Nandy

Sayantan Nandy, an electronics engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in PCB design, circuit development and power electronics, is proficient in EAGLE CAD, Ki-Cad, and Altium. He has a proven track record of delivering efficient and effective systems. His expertise extends from R&D, and prototyping to production support, making him a valuable asset to any engineering team.