BridgeX Hardware specification

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BridgeX is an Industrial IoT Gateway

IoT Gateways are highly customizable and cost-effective industrial systems designed for Internet of Things connectivity and remote control and monitoring applications.

  • Ideal for industrial control and monitoring
  • Extensive wireless and wired connectivity
  • Industrial build quality and reliability
BridgeX LoRaWAN 2 PLC
BridgeX LoRaWAN 2 PLC

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IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS Overview

  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

CPU Core

CPU

NXP i.MX8M Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz

C1800Q

NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz

C1800QM

NPU

AI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to 2.3 TOPS

C1800QM

Real-Time Co-processor

ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz

+

Memory and Storage

RAM

1GB – 8GB, LPDDR4

D

Storage

16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board

N

Display and Graphics

Display Output

DVI-D, up to 1080p60

+

GPU and Video

GC7000UL GPU 1080p60 HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264

C1800QM

Network

LAN

2x 1000Mbps Ethernet ports, RJ45 connectors

+

WiFi and Bluetooth

802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE Implemented with Intel WiFi 6E AX210 module 2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas

WB

Cellular

4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands)

JEC25E

4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)

JEC25A

SIM card socket

+

Cellular rubber duck antenna

JEC25x

GNSS

GPS Implemented with Quectel EC25 module

JEC25x

I/O

USB

2x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors (back panel)

+

1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector (front panel)

+

RS485 / RS232

Up-to 3x RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 ports Isolated, terminal-block connector

FxRS4 / FxRS2

CAN bus

1x CAN bus port Isolated, terminal-block connector

+

Additional 1x CAN bus port Isolated, terminal-block connector

FCCAN

Digital I/O

4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connector

FDIO

Debug

1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector

+

Support for NXP SDP/UUU protocol, micro-USB connector

+

Expansion Connector

Expansion connector for add-on boards LVDS, SDIO, USB, SPI, I2C, GPIOs

not FXxx

System

RTC

Real time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery

+

Watchdog

Hardware watchdog

+

Security

Secure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Plus HAB module

+

TPM 2.0, Infineon SLB9670 * implemented with add-on board installed in expansion connector

FXTPM

LEDs

2x general purpose LEDs

+

PoE

Support for PoE (powered device)

POE

Electrical Specifications

Power Supply

DC input: unregulated 8V to 36V Reverse voltage protection

Power Consumption

2.5W - 8W, depending on system load and configuration

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions

132 x 84 x 25 mm

Enclosure Material

Aluminum housing

Cooling

Passive cooling, fanless design

Weight

550 gram

Compliance

Regulatory

FCC, CE, UKCA

EMC

EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3

Safety

EN/UL/IEC 62368-1

Reliability and Environmental

MTTF

> 200,000 hours

Warranty

5 years

Operation Temperature

Commercial: 0° to 60° C Industrial: -40° to 80° C

Storage Temperature

-40° to 85° C

Relative Humidity

10% to 90% (operation) 05% to 95% (storage)