Summary of GW16122 IOT MINI-PCIE CARD HANDLES 2.4GHZ LINKS
Gateworks launched the second-generation GW16122 Mini-PCIe IoT Radio for rugged industrial use. This card features a 20dBm power amplifier, expanded storage, and simplified design by removing the TI Tiva MCU. It supports Sub-1 GHz bands (868/915 MHz) and 2.4 GHz protocols including Bluetooth 5 LE, Thread, and Zigbee. The device runs open-source software like 6LoWPAN and Wi-SUN, enabling private networks without monthly fees or third-party dependencies, effectively turning Gateworks SBCs into IoT gateways.
Parts used in the GW16122 Mini-PCIe IoT Radio:
- TI CC1352P Dual-Band Wireless Radio Transmitter/Receiver
- High-power amplifier (20dBm output)
- Flash storage (352KB)
- SRAM (80KB)
- Application connector (Analog, I2C, Digital I/O)
- 2.4 GHz RF Output module
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly being adopted by nearly every industry in the world to allow control and monitoring of almost anything! Gateworks has released the second generation of the GW16122 IoT Radio for rugged and industrial applications. This next-generation card features greatly improved output power through a 20dBm power amplifier, more storage space and a simplified design. Software from TI includes a TI 802.15.4 Stack, 6LoWPAN, Wi-SUN and KNX RF support. The GW16122 additionally features a 2.4 GHz RF output for Bluetooth 5 LE, Thread and Zigbee. This Mini-PCIe radio card provides low-power and long-range radio communications.
Second Generation GW16122 Mini-PCIe IoT Radio:
- Updated – TI CC1352P Dual-Band Wireless Radio Transmitter/Receiver
- Sub-1 GHz Radio (868MHz EU, 915 MHz US)
- Improved – +20dBm output power using high-power amplifier for longer distances
- Increased – flash storage from 128KB to 352KB
- Increased – SRAM from 20KB to 80KB
- Simplified – design with removal of large TI Tiva MCU
- Reduced – pricing
- -121dBm Receive Sensitivity
- Low Power
- Minimal Interference – Narrow Bandwidth
- IEEE 802.15.4e/g Standard for Star Networks
- M-Bus, IEEE802.15.4g, Contiki 6LoWPAN, Wi-SUN, KNX RF
- Analog, I2C and Digital I/O application connector
- 4 GHz RF Output Supports Bluetooth 5 with LE, Thread and Zigbee
- Enables Gateworks SBCs as an IoT Gateway / Collector
- -40C to +85C Temperature Range
When compared to many other IoT technologies such as SigFox and Lora, this technology requires no monthly fees or consortium memberships. All the software is Open Source and the entire network is completely private with zero dependencies on the coverage of third party networks. The latest GW16122 will enable Gateworks SBCs to serve as an IoT Gateway for all embedded rugged and industrial applications!
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- What is the main purpose of the GW16122?
To provide low-power and long-range radio communications for rugged and industrial applications. - How much flash storage does the updated card have?
The updated card has increased flash storage from 128KB to 352KB. - Does this technology require monthly fees?
No, unlike SigFox and LoRa, this technology requires no monthly fees or consortium memberships. - Which 2.4 GHz protocols are supported?
The card supports Bluetooth 5 LE, Thread, and Zigbee on its 2.4 GHz RF output. - Can the network be completely private?
Yes, the entire network is completely private with zero dependencies on third-party coverage. - What software stacks are included?
Software includes TI 802.15.4 Stack, 6LoWPAN, Wi-SUN, and KNX RF support. - What is the operating temperature range?
The device operates within a temperature range of -40C to +85C. - What replaced the large TI Tiva MCU?
The design was simplified by removing the large TI Tiva MCU.
