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Ubuntu Linux Development System

January 18, 2019

Many times we’re asked what development environment is used at Gateworks. We’ve found that a Ubuntu desktop workstation works best, so we’ve put together a guide on our wiki giving details on the setup. See here for more info: http://trac.gateworks.com/wiki/DevelopmentSystem

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NEW GW6400 Networking SBC with 5x GbE & 4x Mini-PCIe

May 9, 2018

Gateworks is proud to announce the release of the Newport GW6400 single board computer, featuring the Cavium Octeon TX® Dual/Quad Core ARM processor running up to 1.5GHz. The GW6400 is the latest Newport family member with an extensive list of features, including five Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP fiber ports. GW6400 Highlights: Cavium OcteonTX ARMv8 64-bit Dual/Quad CPU up to 1.5GHz DDR4 DRAM up to 4GB eMMC Flash up to 64GB 5x GbE Ethernet Ports (optional SFP fiber ports available) 4x Mini-PCIe Sites 2x USB 3.0 PCIe 3.0 Optional Maxim DS28C22 Secure Authentication and Encryption Optional Ublox ZOE-MQ8 GNSS GPS Receiver with PPS Optional Microchip …

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Long Range Sub-1 Ghz IoT Mini-PCIe Radio for Industrial Applications

March 1, 2018

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 created an IoT Radio for rugged and industrial applications. This Mini-PCIe radio card provides low-power and long-range radio communications.   Gateworks GW16122 Mini-PCIe IoT Radio: Enables Gateworks SBCs as an IoT Gateway / Collector Sub-1 GHz Radio (868MHz EU, 915 MHz US) TI CC1350 Dual-Band Wireless Radio Transmitter/Receiver Long Range Communication: -124dBm Receive Sensitivity Low Power Minimal Interference – Narrow Bandwidth IEEE 802.15.4e/g Standard for Star Networks WiSun Frequency Hopping Contiki 6LoWPAN -40C to +85C Temperature Range When compared to …

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Gateworks Announces Release of Newport Family of SBC’s

November 9, 2017

Gateworks is proud to announce the release of the Newport family of single board computers, featuring the Cavium Octeon TX® ARM processor. This product line is the first to utilize the Octeon TX and represents the next generation of networking performance for embedded processor boards. Gateworks Newport Family Highlights: Cavium OcteonTX ARMv8 64-bit Dual/Quad CPU up to 1.5GHz DDR4 DRAM up to 8GB eMMC Flash up to 64GB Up to 5x GbE Ethernet Ports (optional fiber ports available) Up to 4x Mini-PCIe Sites USB 3.0 PCIe 3.0 Optional Maxim DS28C22 Secure Authentication and Encryption Optional Ublox ZOE-MQ8 GNSS GPS Receiver with PPS Optional …

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Software Release – Yocto 2.3 BSP

June 8, 2017

Gateworks would like to announcethe release & support of Yocto 2.3 on the Ventana Family of Single Board Computers that feature the NXPi.MX6 processor. Yocto 2.3is under the code name Pyro. Yocto is a Linux operating system that Gateworks uses for video input and output, networking, GUI, IoT and more. Gateworks has added enhancementsto Yocto 2.3 thus creating the Gateworks Yocto 2.3 BSP. Gateworks Yocto 2.3 BSP Highlights: Using the gateworks_fslc_3.14_1.0.x_ga kernel gstreamer-1.12 with many optional plugins enabled gstreamer-imx-0.12.0 – provides access to hardware accelerated codecs, scaling colorspace conversions and compositing 34 additional gstreamer plugins providing more codec/source/sink options Updated …

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Mini-PCIe Power Expansion Module

February 3, 2017

Peripherals connected to Single Board Computers (SBCs) require separatepower, sometimes in large amounts not typically available on the SBC. Additionally, some high power wireless radios require an additional power source, such as 5V for the RF power amplifier. Gateworks designed the GW16120 Mini-PCIePower and USB Expansion Card to meet these power needs while eliminating the need for an additional separate external power supply. Given the robust power supply on the Gateworks SBCs, using the power from the Mini-PCIe slot can provide many watts of power dependent on the SBC. Both 3.3V and 5V rails are provided along with an additional …

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Intelligent Wireless Access Points

February 3, 2017

Wireless access is everywhere and has become an essential convenience that customers expect businesses to provide.Wireless connections can become unreliable and suffer in high density use areas like trains, buses, cafes and stadiums. Users can face slow bandwidth, dropped connections and interruption when streaming video. To improve wireless reliability, quality, and performance in high density areas, ​Galgus has developed and patented CHT (Cognitive Hotspot Technology), a multi-platform software that may be installed on Gateworks Single Board Computers. CHT software enables WiFi devices to become intelligent fulfilling their potential capabilities and automatically taking real-time decisions to optimize the wireless performance for every connected …

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Drones & UAVs – Wireless HD Video Streaming

October 10, 2016

Nearly 7 million drones will be shipped by 2020 according to FAA estimates. UAVs require communication to a ground station over a wireless link providing information such as HD video and telemetry data. Gateworks has Single Board Computers that are Drone & UAV Ready such as the Ventana GW5510 shown below: Important Features: HDMI Input for video cameras High Power Mini-PCIe Slot for wireless radio Communication busses for telemetry data Industrial Temperature Ratings from -40 to +85C Made in the USA GStreamer Software Framework for video transmission For videos and more about Gateworks SBCs for Drones and UAVS, visit the …

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NEW Embedded SBC With HDMI – Wireless – MicroSD for Digital Signage

July 21, 2016

Gateworks is proud to announce the newest member to the Ventana Family of Single Board Computers, the GW5530. The GW5530 has an extremely low profile and small form factor ideal for applications inDigital Signage and Wireless Multimedia. Features include: NXP i.MX6 Processor HDMI HD Video Output New UBlox GPS (Optional) Composite Video Input Mini-PCIe Slot for WiFi or Cellular with SIM MicroSD for storage USB OTG Gateworks GSC To learn more about theGW5530, visit the following link: GW5530 Product Information

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Android Lollipop Embedded Software Release

June 7, 2016

Gateworks has just released Android Lollipop support for the Ventana family of Single Board Computers! Notable updates include: Update to the Android Open Source Projects 5.1.1 code base Freescale i.MX6 performance and stability improvements New3.14 based Linux kernel with many improvements Vivante graphics libraries v5.0.11 p7 Gateworks recommends Lollipopfor all future Android support. To get started with Android Lollipop, Click the Link Below: http://trac.gateworks.com/wiki/Android  

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