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June 5, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

$54 ThinkNode G4 Wi-Fi HaLow gateway extends the range of Ethernet or 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 devices

Elecrow’s ThinkNode G4 is a Wi-Fi HaLow gateway with Ethernet and 2.4 GHz WiFi that allows you to connect compatible devices or extend the range of existing devices when used with two gateways or in an 802.11s Mesh configuration with multiple gateways. It’s based on a (legacy) Mediatek MT7628N MIPS processor paired with a Quectel FGH100M featuring Morse Micro MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC introduced in 2022 with a data rate of up to 32.5 Mbps and a range of up to one kilometer with line-of-sight. ThinkNode G4 specifications: Core module – HLK-7628N Module SoC – Mediatek MT7628N MIPS processor @ up to 580 MHz System Memory – 128MB DDR2 RAM Storage – 32 MB SPI flash Connectivity – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 2×2 MIMO 802.11b/g/n up to 300 Mbps combined WiFi HaLow Module – Quectel FGH100M based on Morse Micro MM6108 chipset WiFi protocol – IEEE 802.11ah Frequency band – 850~950 […]

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Broadcom BCM68850 and BCM55050 SoCs target Wi-Fi 8 and 50G PON fiber gateways

Broadcom BCM68850 and BCM55050 50G ITU PON Gateway SoC

Broadcom has recently introduced two complementary chips for 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) gateways: the BCM68850 gateway SoC and the BCM55050 Optical Network Unit (ONU) SoC. The devices target fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure, such as home gateways, ONTs/ONUs, and multi-gigabit CPE, to deliver ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads, UHD streaming, and more. The BCM68850 is a 50G ITU-PON gateway SoC with a multicore Arm CPU, integrated NPU for edge AI, and Wi-Fi 8 support, for high-speed routing, Ethernet switching, VoIP, and AI-driven functions. It also supports multiple PON standards along with LPDDR4/5 memory, PCIe, USB, and various security features. The BCM55050, on the other hand, is an ONU/ONT SoC with a dual-core processor and 50G network processor, supporting multiple PON standards, high-speed interfaces, hardware acceleration, and QoS. Together, they are designed for end-to-end 50G fiber deployments with high throughput, low latency, and scalable broadband infrastructure. Broadcom BCM68850 50G ITU-PON Gateway […]

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

RAKwireless WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 turns your Raspberry Pi 4/5 into a modular Meshtastic gateway

RAKwireless WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 meshtasticd HAT for Raspberry Pi

RAKwireless WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 is a modular Meshtastic gateway expansion board for Raspberry Pi 4/5 that adds support for the company’s WisBlock ecosystem. Designed for users running meshtasticd (the Linux-native Meshtastic service), it enables scalable, always-on Meshtastic base stations, MQTT gateways, and backbone relay nodes. Unlike other LoRa solutions based on Raspberry Pi, the RAK6421 takes a modular approach. Instead of a built-in radio, it offers two WisBlock IO slots and four sensor slots, allowing users to easily plug in or swap modules. This means you can choose between standard LoRa modules like the RAK13300 or higher-power 1W versions like the RAK13302, without dealing with messy USB adapters or breadboard wiring. RAK6421 WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421 specifications: Compatibility Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 5, and Raspberry Pi Zero 2W SBCs Potentially other SBC with standard 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header (HAT+ compliant) Expansion 2x WisBlock IO slots for LoRa radio […]

May 18, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

Semtech FX86E – A Compact 5G RedCap and 4G LTE modem for industrial IoT applications

Semtech FX86E is a 5G RedCap and 4G LTE cellular modem designed for industrial IoT applications such as rugged, long-range security cameras, heavy-duty vehicles, and various solar/battery-powered applications. Based on the company’s EM8695 M.2 module powered by a Snapdragon X35 5G RedCap modem, the pre-certified modem supports public and private networks, boasts a MIL-STD-810H military-grade design, IP30 protection, E-Mark certification, and low power consumption. Semtech FX86E specifications: SoC/Memory/Storage – TBD Cellular 5G RedCap (Sub-6 Ghz) and LTE Cat-4 Frequency bands 5G RedCap – 5G Sub-6 Ghz (FR1 1CC): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79 4G LTE – LTE (Cat-4 DL / Cat-3 UL): B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B66, B70, […]

May 13, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Broadcom BCM67142, BCM67192, and BCM68565 chips target low-cost WiFi 8 10 Gbps fiber access points

Broadcom has recently announced the BCM67142 and BCM67192 WiFi 8 (802.11bn) chips for low-cost residential access points, and the BCM68565 PON Gateway SoC with 10 Gbps Fiber support to enable complete broadband access points. The announcement follows the launch of the company’s flagship residential (BCM6718) and enterprise (BCM43840/BCM43820) platforms last year, with the new chips aiming to provide value-focused residential Wi-Fi 8 and 10G PON gateway solutions. Broadcom BCM67142 and BCM67192 WiFi 8 access point chips BCM67142/BCM67192 specifications: Wi-Fi Standards IEEE 802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8) compliant IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) compliant IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Spatial Streams BCM67142 – Dual-Radio: 3×3 (2.4 GHz) + 4×4 (5 GHz). Total 7 streams BCM67192 – Dual-Radio: 4×4 (2.4 GHz) + 4×4 (5 GHz). Total 8 streams Spectral Bands – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Channel Bandwidths – 20/40 MHz (2.4 GHz), 20/40/80/160 MHz (5 GHz) Highest Modulation Rate – 4096-QAM (for UHR/Wi-Fi 8 operation) Multi-Link Operation […]

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Toradex Zinnia Linux IoT Gateway offers dual GbE, WiFi 5, 4G LTE, I/Os, and simplified software deployment

Toradex Zinnia is an industrial IoT gateway based on the company’s Verdin system-on-module, powered by a choice of NXP or Texas Instruments SoC, with dual Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5, optional 4G LTE or 5G connectivity, a few USB ports, an I/O connectors, and a wide 9-36V power supply range. The first model is based on an NXP i.M 8M Plus SoM with 4GB LPDDR5 and 32GB eMMC flash preloaded with the company’s Torizon OS Linux distribution. Other SoM available are based on TI AM62/AM62P, NXP i.MX 8M Mini, or NXP iMX 95. The gateway targets edge AI and industrial automation, smart cities, and energy infrastructure. Toradex Zinnia specifications: SoC – NXP i.MX 8M Plus CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.6/1.8 GHz, Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core @ 800 MHz GPU – Vivante GC7000UL OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan support AI accelerator – 2.3 TOPS NPU […]

March 31, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Rockchip RK3506J-based Forlinx FCU1501 fanless industrial IoT gateway offers dual Ethernet, plenty of I/Os and serial interfaces

Forlinx Technology has recently introduced the FCU1501, a rugged, fanless industrial embedded computer and IoT gateway built around the Rockchip RK3506J processor with a tri-core Cortex-A7 and a single Cortex-M0 core. The system is designed for high-reliability data acquisition and protocol conversion in harsh environments. The gateway comes in two variants (basic and extended), which have similar dimensions but differ mainly in interface density. Both models feature up to 512MB DDR3 RAM, 8GB eMMC flash, dual Fast Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.0, and 4G LTE Cat 1 support. Applications include automation, rail transit, and smart manufacturing. The system supports a wide industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and meets Level 3 EMC standards. Forlinx FCU1501 Specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3506J CPU 3x Arm Cortex-A7 cores up to 1.5 GHz Arm Cortex-M0 real-time core GPU – 2D GPU only No VPU, no NPU System Memory – 256MB or 512MB DDR3 Storage 256MB NAND […]

March 12, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Qualcomm X105 6G-ready 5G modem to deliver 14.8 Gbps download and 4.2 Gbps upload peak data speeds

Qualcomm X105 is the world’s first 3GPP Release 19-ready modem-RF system supporting 5G connectivity up to 14.8 Gbps download and 4.2 Gbps upload peak data speeds, and enabling 6G development and testing. Other Qualcomm X105 highlights include a 6nm RF transceiver with 30% lower power consumption and 15% smaller board footprint compared to the Qualcomm X85 5G modem, support for quad-band GNSS, an integrated NR-NTN for video, data and voice over satellite, and a fifth-generation AI processor leveraging agentic AI to detect, classify, and optimize data traffic for mobile gaming, video calling, and social media. Qualcomm X105 Modem-RF system specifications: Peak speeds Download – 14.8 Gbps (FR1 + FR2), 13.1 Gbps (FR1) Upload – 4.2 Gbps Downlink Carrier Aggregation: 6F+T CA (500MHz) with 1024 QAM TDD/FDD with 1024 QAM Turbo DSDA enhancements, including Multi-SIM CA support (up to 60% higher throughput) 3rd-gen 6Rx for smartphones and FWA CPEs (with 10% […]