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December 8, 2024 by Sayantan Nandy - No Comments

reComputer R1113-10 industrial IoT gateway offers isolated RS485, RS232, DI, DO, and dual Gigabit Ethernet

Seeed Studio has launched the reComputer R1100 series industrial IoT gateway family based on Raspberry Pi CM4. The first model, the reComputer R1113-10, is powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 module with 2GB RAM and 8GB eMMC storage. It includes two isolated RS485 ports, two isolated RS232 ports, DI and DO interfaces, and twelve LED indicators. Additional connectivity options include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, LoRa, 4G LTE, and Zigbee. The device also features two USB-A 2.0 ports, a USB-C 2.0 port for OS flashing, an HDMI 2.0 output, and a MicroSD card slot. There are many such industrial IoT gateways based on Raspberry Pi CM4 and other SoMs or SoCs on the market, and we covered a bunch including the Compulab IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS, Digi IX40, Dusun DSGW-380, Cytron IRIV PiControl, and Robustel EG5101 and EG5200, among others, each with their own unique set of features. reComputer […]

December 2, 2024December 28, 2024 by Sayantan Nandy - No Comments

u-blox SARA-R10001DE LTE Cat 1bis Module integrates an eSIM with Multi-IMSI and eUICC support

u-blox has introduced the SARA-R10001DE, an LTE Cat 1bis module with integrated eSIM featuring multi-IMSI technology and eUICC functionality. The module is pre-provisioned with Wireless Logic’s Conexa IoT Network SIM profiles for global IoT deployments. The eSIM supports OTA using Remote SIM Provisioning, allowing the module to switch between multiple stored SIM profiles to connect to the best available network. Multi-IMSI technology allows eSIMs to store multiple International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) profiles, enabling dynamic network switching for uninterrupted connectivity. eUICC functionality, based on the GSMA standard, facilitates OTA updates and profile management, simplifying operator switching and ensuring global compliance. Although SARA-R10001DE is u-blox’s first LTE Cat 1bis module with an embedded SIM (eSIM), we previously covered the u-blox LEXI-R10 LTE Cat 1bis module and associated evaluation kit, as well as Cavli C17QS Cat 1bis module built around the Qualcomm QCX217 microcontroller. u-blox SARA-R10001DE module specifications: LTE module – SARA-R10001DE […]

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024 by Sayantan Nandy - No Comments

Clipper HAT Mini – A Raspberry Pi 4G LTE pHAT with Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector

pimoroni LTE 4G for Raspberry Pi Clipper HAT Mini

Pimoroni Clipper HAT Mini – also called “CLIPPER LTE Mini HAT” – is a Raspberry Pi 4G LTE pHAT that can use mobile data for remote projects where WiFi connectivity is unreliable or unavailable. The HAT is built around a SIMCom A7683E LTE Cat 1 modem with support for frequency bands B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28, offering uplink speeds up to 5 Mbps and downlink speeds up to 10 Mbps. Other key features of this HAT include a SIM card slot, an SMA antenna connector (antenna sold separately), two user buttons, indicator LEDs, and a Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector for I2C modules. The board is designed to attach to Raspberry Pi (Zero) via a pre-soldered socket header and includes introductory global data coverage via a 1NCE SIM card. These features make this device suitable for IoT projects, mobile data collection, and remote-controlled devices in varied environments. Raspberry Pi LTE 4G HAT Specifications Compatibility – Supports […]

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

Forlinx launches NXP i.MX 95 SoM and development board with 10GbE, CAN Bus, RS485, and more

NXP i.MX 95 board with 10GbE, CAN Bus, RS485

Forlinx FET-MX95xx-C is a system-on-module (SoM) based on NXP i.MX 95 SoC with up to six Cortex-A55 cores, an Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core clocked at 800 MHz, an Arm Cortex-M33 “safety” core clocked at 333 MHz, and equipped with 8GB LPDDR4x and 64GB eMMC flash. The company also provides the feature-rich OK-MX95xx-C development board based on the i.MX 95 module with a wide range of interfaces such as dual GbE, a 10GbE SFP+ cage, terminal blocks with RS485 and CAN Bus interface, three USB Type-A ports, two PCIe slots, and more. Forlinx FET-MX95xx-C system-on-module Specifications: SoC – NXP i.MX 9596 CPU 6x Arm Cortex-A55 application cores clocked at 1.8 GHz (industrial) with 32K I-cache and D-cache, 64KB L2 cache, and 512KB L3 cache Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core clocked at 800 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 safety core clocked at 333 MHz GPU – Arm Mali-G310 V2 GPU for 2D/3D acceleration with support […]

November 5, 2024November 4, 2024 by Sayantan Nandy - 1 Comment

Lanner NCA-1050 – A fanless desktop network appliance with Intel Amston Lake SoC

NCA-1050 Amston Lake Fanless Desktop Network

The Lanner NCA-1050 is a fanless desktop network appliance by Intel Atom Amston Lake processors (X7835RE, X7405C, X7203C) for efficient, low-power performance. Designed for edge deployments, branch offices, and retail environments, it supports up to 16GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory and M.2 SATA storage. With versatile connectivity options, the NCA-1050 features one 2.5GbE RJ45 port, four GbE RJ45 ports, a console port, a USB 3.1 port, DisplayPort, and optional PoE+ support. It also offers two M.2 slots (PCIe/USB3.1), two Nano-SIM slots, and six antenna holes, allowing for flexible expansion and wireless configurations, making it adaptable to various network setups. Lanner NCA-1050 specifications: SoC NCA-1050A – Intel Atom x7835RE 1.3GHz octa-core processor with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 12W NCA-1050B – Intel Atom X7405C 2.2GHz quad-core processor with 6MB cache; TDP: 12W NCA-1050C – Intel Atom X7203C 2 GHz dual-core processor with 6MB cache; TDP: 12W System Memory – […]

November 4, 2024 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Maximizing Connectivity with LTE-M in Asset Trackers

CNXSoft: This is a guest post by Dana Cohen, Product Marketing Manager at Sony Semiconductor Israel, discussing LTE-M in asset trackers and comparing it to LTE Cat1.bis, another LPWAN technology. Connectivity has been a game changer in the asset-tracking landscape. Personal devices, pets, vehicles, international packages, or any kind of asset can all easily be tracked through the cloud. This has opened the door to innovative use cases that have transformed global shipping, automotive loans, retail management, construction, and other industries. Using asset trackers allows shippers to track the temperature and condition of products and raw materials as they move on ships, planes, and trucks through the supply chain. Families have a better chance of recovering beloved pets that are lost. Even banks are more willing to approve high-risk car loans, knowing that they can locate and recover a vehicle if its owner falls behind on payments. While there is […]

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Quectel BG770A-SN industrial IoT module offers 5G, NB-IoT, and NTN satellite connectivity

Quectel has recently released the BG770A-SN industrial IoT module which comes in an ultra-compact form factor and supports both NTN and TN and features GNSS for positioning functionality. This 5G-ready module also supports iSIM and utilizes the GEO satellite constellation for worldwide coverage. Additionally, the module offers integrated security elements (ISE) and can operate in between the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Previously we have written about the Quectel BG95-S5 5G NTN + LTE IoT module which supports NTN satellite (L-band and S-band) plus LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, and eGPRS as fallback options, designed for applications where continuous connectivity is critical. We have also written about the Quectel CC660D-LS IoT-NTN module, which is an IoT NTN module designed specifically for Skylo’s satellite network. The new BG770A-SN module is a little different from the previous two because it supports LTE Cat M1, LTE Cat NB1/NB2, and NTN over […]

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 by Sayantan Nandy - 6 Comments

The Things Indoor Gateway Pro: A Managed LoRaWAN Solution with ESP32 and Semtech SX1302

The Things Indoor Gateway Pro with dual external antenna

The Things Industries first introduced the Things Indoor Gateway, an affordable multi-channel LoRaWAN gateway designed for IoT networks in 2019. While low-cost single-channel gateways like Dragino OLG01, priced as low as $83.50, were available, they often struggled with connectivity in shared environments. The Things Indoor Gateway, priced around $111, offered a reliable solution for large-scale IoT deployments. Building on this success, the company has now launched the next-generation Things Indoor Gateway Pro. This managed LoRaWAN gateway is designed for seamless IoT network installation, featuring zero-touch provisioning, full cloud management, and flexible connectivity options including LTE, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi with automated failover. With advanced device management tools such as mTLS, FOTA, and secure boot, the Things Indoor Gateway Pro is a future-ready solution tailored for evolving IoT needs. Previously, we explored a variety of LoRaWAN gateways, including the AgroSense LoRaWAN for high-precision agriculture, the WisGate Soho Pro RAK7267 for greenhouse monitoring, […]