Summary of ARROW ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES MULTI-PURPOSE IOT EDGE NODE AND GATEWAY
Arrow Electronics and Shiratech, with STMicroelectronics, launched IoT Box, a battery-powered multi-purpose IoT edge node and gateway for direct cloud connection. Built around the Stinger96 single-board gateway (96Boards IoT Edition) and a proprietary mezzanine, it supports multiple wireless options, sensors, and runs Linux Yocto. Stinger96 uses the STM32MP157 (dual Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M4), offers LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT and EGPRS with global bands, GPS, ultra-low-power operation, and hardware ports including micro USB, micro SD and micro SIM. Stinger96 is also available separately for custom gateway development.
Parts used in the IoT Box:
- IoT Box enclosure and battery pack
- Stinger96 single board gateway (96Boards IoT Edition)
- Proprietary mezzanine board (for wireless connectivity and sensors)
- STMicroelectronics STM32MP157 microprocessor (on Stinger96)
- LTE Cat-M1 modem
- NB-IoT modem functionality
- EGPRS modem functionality
- GPS module
- Micro USB connector
- Micro SD slot
- Micro SIM slot
Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Shiratech have announced the launch of IoT Box, a multi-purpose IoT edge node and gateway solution that enables sensors and actuators to be connected directly to the cloud.
IoT Box was developed by Arrow and Shiratech in conjunction with STMicroelectronics (ST). Potential uses for the product include air quality monitoring, safe city/smart city, voice-sensing, home appliance, smart edge node, and industrial gateway applications.
At the heart of IoT Box is Stinger96, a single board gateway based on the 96Boards IoT Edition specification, which is coupled with a proprietary mezzanine board to provide multiple wireless connectivity and sensor options. IoT Box is battery-powered, simplifying deployment in areas where mains power may be inaccessible or costly to access, and runs Linux Yocto.
Stinger96 is designed around ST’s STM32MP157 microprocessor based on dual Arm® Cortex®-A7 cores and an Arm Cortex-M4 core. The board supports LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT and EGPRS wireless connectivity with maximum data rates of up to 375/300 kbps uplink and downlink, respectively.
It features global frequency bands, GPS and ultra-low-power consumption. Hardware connectivity includes micro USB, micro SD and micro SIM. The Stinger96 board is available separately for users who wish to develop their own gateways.
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- What is IoT Box?
IoT Box is a battery-powered multi-purpose IoT edge node and gateway that connects sensors and actuators directly to the cloud. - Who developed IoT Box?
IoT Box was developed by Arrow Electronics and Shiratech in conjunction with STMicroelectronics. - What is the core board used in IoT Box?
The core board is Stinger96, a single board gateway based on the 96Boards IoT Edition specification. - Which processor does Stinger96 use?
Stinger96 is designed around STMicroelectronics STM32MP157, with dual Arm Cortex-A7 cores and an Arm Cortex-M4 core. - What wireless technologies does IoT Box support?
IoT Box supports LTE Cat-M1, NB-IoT and EGPRS wireless connectivity. - Does IoT Box support GPS?
Yes, the Stinger96 board features GPS. - What operating system does IoT Box run?
IoT Box runs Linux Yocto. - Is IoT Box suitable for battery-powered deployments?
Yes, IoT Box is battery-powered to simplify deployment where mains power is inaccessible or costly. - What hardware ports are available on Stinger96?
Stinger96 provides micro USB, micro SD and micro SIM connectivity. - Can Stinger96 be purchased separately?
Yes, the Stinger96 board is available separately for users who wish to develop their own gateways.
