Compulab IOT-LINK Industrial IoT Gateway with NXP i.MX 9352 Cortex-A55/M33 SoC Supports Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6, and BLE 5.4

Compulab IOT-LINK is a miniature and rugged industrial IoT gateway powered by the NXP i.MX 93 SoC. The I.MX 93 applications processors are the first in the i.MX portfolio to integrate the scalable Arm Cortex-A55 core, bringing performance and energy efficiency to Linux-based edge applications. Built around the NXP i.MX 9352 dual-core Arm Cortex-A55/M33 AI SoC, the low-cost fanless IIoT gateway features a 4G/LTE CAT-1 bis cellular module (SIMCOM SIM7672), 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4 BLE.

Optimizing performance and power efficiency for Industrial, IoT, and automotive devices, Compulab IOT-LINK boasts i.MX 93 processors are built with NXP’s innovative Energy Flex architecture. The industrial IoT gateway offers a rich set of peripherals targeting automotive, industrial, and consumer IoT market segments, HVAC monitoring, industrial predictive maintenance, energy storage, EV charging, vehicle telematics, and fleet management, and lighting control.

Compulab IOT-LINK Industrial IoT Gateway specifications:

• Processor:
  • SoC: NXP i.MX 9352
    • Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.7GHz
    • Arm Cortex-M33 real-time core @ 250MHz
    • Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU with up to 0.5 TOPS AI performance
• Memory and Storage:
  • Up to 2GB LPDDR4 RAM
  • 16GB to 64GB eMMC flash (soldered on-board)
• Networking:
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 4G/LTE Cat 1-bis modem (SIMCOM SIM7672) with micro SIM slot
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.4 BLE via NXP IW611
  • Wireless mesh (Bluetooth Mesh, Thread, Zigbee) via Nordic nRF52840 / Silicon Labs MGM240
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C host port
  • Up to 2x RS485 (2-wire) or CAN FD (terminal block)
  • 3x digital I/O (DOUT/DIN)
• Debugging and Programming:
  • Serial console (UART-to-USB bridge)
  • NXP SDP programming port
  • Micro-USB connector
• Security:
  • TPM 2.0 (Infineon SLB9673)
  • Secure boot via i.MX93 AHAB
• Misc:
  • Hardware watchdog
  • RTC with coin-cell battery
  • Power LED and programmable dual-color user LED
• Power Supply:
  • 12V–24V DC input (2-pin EN 61131-2 terminal block, reverse voltage protection)
  • Support for PoE power input
• Dimensions: 83 x 55 x 28mm
• Weight: 170 grams
• Environmental:
  • Operating temp:
    • Commercial: 0°C to 60°C
    • Industrial: -40°C to 80°C
  • Storage temp: -40°C to 85°C
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
• Compliance and Reliability:
  • Certifications: FCC, CE, UKCA
  • EMC: EN 55032/5, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
  • Safety: EN/UL/IEC 62368-1
  • MTTF: >200,000 hours

Compulab IOT-LINK supports DIN-rail and wall mounting. Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation, the fanless IIoT gateway features ODM rebranding with custom logo and labelling.

Compulab offers an open-source software stack with Debian Linux and Yocto BSPs with Linux 6.6, support for Docker, MS Azure IoT, and Node-RED, OTA updates with Mender, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and MQTT connectivity, and support for the BalenaOS platform.

Compulab will soon offer the IOT-LINK industrial IoT gateway on its online store with various options. Pricing starts at $89 for volume orders, the company offers a 5-year warranty, and promises a 15-year availability for the gateway. For more information it is recommended to go through the product page.

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